Cochrane gets by Kirkland Lake to advance in NOJHL playoffs

COCHRANE, Ont. – The Cochrane Crunch saw Zach Wickson post the shutout while Matthew Minichiello notched both goals in the contest to help lead their side to a 2-0 triumph over the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners in the third and deciding game of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League East Division quarter-final affair Sunday at […]

NOJHL announces Rayside-Balfour Canadians – Soo Eagles series schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Friday the game schedule for its upcoming West Division semifinal match-up between the Rayside-Balfour Canadians and the Soo Eagles. This best-of-seven set will begin Thursday, March 12 at Chelmsford Arena in a 7 p.m. start. Rayside-Balfour will also host Game 2, which goes Friday, March […]

Cochrane forces deciding game with Kirkland Lake

KIRKLAND LAKE, Ont. – Led by a two-goal, one-assist performance from their captain Hunter Buzzi, the Cochrane Crunch kept their season alive Friday as they went on to defeat the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners 6-4 in Game 2 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League East Division quarter-final series at Joe Mavrinac Community Complex. This […]

GALLERY: Eagles edge Express to advance in NOJHL playoffs

ESPANOLA, Ont. – A George Orfanos goal with just over six minutes remaining in the second period proved to be the game-winner as the Soo Eagles went on to edge the Espanola Express 2-1 in Game 2 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League West Division quarter-final Friday at the Regional Recreation Complex. With the […]

Gold Miners rally for Game 1 OT triumph over Crunch

COCHRANE, Ont. – Zachary Frescura’s second goal of the game, coming nearly six minutes into overtime, was the difference as the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners rallied from a two-tally third period deficit to defeat the Cochrane Crunch 4-3 Thursday night in a physical Game 1 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League East Division quarter-final […]

Playoff series preview: Kirkland Lake Gold Miners vs. Cochrane Crunch

SUDBURY, Ont. – The East Division of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League will kick off their portion of the playoffs tonight at 7 p.m. at the Tim Horton Events Centre as the Cochrane Crunch host the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners in Game 1 of their best-of-three quarter-final match-up. EARLIER MEETINGS: During the 2019-20 campaign, […]

Eagles take playoff opener over Express

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Soo Eagles skated out to a three-goal lead before the game was half over and never trailed as they went on to defeat the Espanola Express 7-1 Wednesday evening in Game 1 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League West Division quarter-final series at Pullar Stadium. This best-of-three affair […]

Playoff series preview: Espanola Express vs. Soo Eagles

SUDBURY, Ont. – The 2020 Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs commence tonight at Pullar Stadium in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., as the Soo Eagles host the Espanola Express in Game 1 of their best-of-three match-up at 7 p.m. During the course of the regular season, the Eagles and Express met a total of eight […]

NOJHL announces Blind River Beavers – Soo Thunderbirds West Division semifinal schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Tuesday the game schedule for the West Division semifinal series between the Blind River Beavers and Soo Thunderbirds. Blind River will host Game 1 and 2 of this best-of-seven affair Thursday, March 12 and Saturday, March 14 at the Blind River Community Centre. The two […]

NOJHL announces Timmins – Hearst East Division semifinal schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday the game schedule for its upcoming East Division semifinal series between the Timmins Rock and the Hearst Lumberjacks. This best-of-seven match-up will all feature 7 p.m. start times and will commence on Wednesday, March 11 at McIntyre Arena in Timmins. The Rock will also […]