Fifth Line Foundation, NHL Foundation commit $1.2 million to CMHA’s Talk Today

REGINA, Sask. – The Fifth Line Foundation has joined forces with the National Hockey League (NHL) Foundation and together will commit more than $1.2 million to make a leading mental health awareness and suicide prevention program available to all Jr. A hockey players in Canada. The support allows the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) to […]

CJHL coach’s perspective: Corey Beer, Timmins Rock (NOJHL)

CALGARY, Alta. – While some leagues have, or are about to commence their regular seasons, and others patiently await the opportunity to get going, Canadian Junior Hockey League coaches continues to gear up with either video sessions, on-ice drills and conditioning right up to full-fledged practices. As we continue looking at what CJHL bench bosses […]

DeGrazia on NHL Central Scouting’s Players to Watch List

SUDBURY, Ont. – National Hockey League Central Scouting announced Tuesday its initial Players to Watch List as a prelude to the 2021 NHL Draft and a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League standout was one of those named. Rayside-Balfour Canadians centre Nick DeGrazia was tabbed a B-rated player, which features those who are projected to be […]

Powassan’s “JJ” seeking players for Nipissing U. study

2019-20 NOJHL players invited to complete survey View additional study details here In pursuit of his Master of Science in Kinesiology Degree from Nipissing University, Johnson is presently heading up a project where researchers at the North Bay, Ont.-based school are conducting a study investigating mouthguard and throat protector compliance of Junior ‘A’ hockey players […]

NOJHL Behind the Mic: Thomas Mercier, Rayside-Balfour Canadians

SUDBURY, Ont. – While many are patiently awaiting the return of on-ice action in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL), among those who are anxious for this to happen is Thomas Mercier, the play-by-play voice of the Rayside-Balfour Canadians on HockeyTV. Gearing up to commence his fourth campaign behind the microphone broadcasting NOJHL contests, […]

Soo Eagles get early test vs. US U-17 side

SUDBURY, Ont. – While the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League continues to wait it out on various return to play scenarios, one-member club is set to get a quality test beginning this evening at Pullar Stadium in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.Tonight, the Soo Eagles will take on the United States National Development Team Program’s under-17 […]

GALLERY: Former French River Rapids standout Philippe Daoust taken in NHL Draft

SUDBURY, Ont. – Just one season removed from playing in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, former French River Rapids forward Philippe Daoust was selected in the sixth round, 158th overall, by the Ottawa Senators in Day 2 of the National Hockey League Draft held Wednesday. The 18-year-old Barrie, Ont., product spent the 2018-19 campaign […]

NOJHL launches new app

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, in partnership with HockeyTech, announced Thursday the launch of a new and upgraded app that is now ready for download on mobile devices.This official mobile app of the NOJHL features all the latest league news and information.It will also provide real-time scoring data directly from each […]

CJHL recognizes its World Jr. A Challenge coaching staffs

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League announced Monday the coaching staffs of Canada East and Canada West, who had been chosen to guide their respective sides at the 2020 World Junior A Challenge, which was to have taken place this December in Cornwall, Ont., but was cancelled earlier this month due to the […]

2020 World Junior A Challenge cancelled

CALGARY, Alta. – Following the cancellation of the 2019-20 hockey season and all national championships in March, Hockey Canada has worked tirelessly with its host organizing committees for 2020 and beyond. While a tremendous amount of work has gone into planning the fall 2020 events, the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a position where […]