Camrose, Alta., to host World Junior A Challenge

CAMROSE, Alta. – The Junior A World Challenge, an international showcase of some of the best young hockey talent from around the world, will return to Camrose for the first time since 2008 when Encana Arena plays host from Dec. 9-15. The 2024 Junior A World Challenge represents a partnership between Hockey Canada, the Canadian […]

13 NOJHL alumni played in Europe this past season

Former NOJHLer Brett Ouderkirk is one of 13 league alumni who played professionally in Europe during the 2023-24 season. He scored 30 times and dished out 31 assists in 48 games with EC Pieting in the German Oberliga. Photo credit: Roland Halmel TORONTO – Looking at the numbers, the ever-growing list of Canadian Junior Hockey […]

NOJHL AGM: Player safety & development key topics

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) and its Board of Directors held its 2024 Annual General Meeting July 11-12 in Sudbury. As part of the two-day collaborations between the league and its 12-member clubs, a number of new regulations have been implemented for the upcoming 2024-25 season.   With that, each […]

Former NOJHLers produced in SPHL in 2023-24

NOJHL alumnus Jean-Guy Trudel (Rouyn-Naranda Capitales) coached the Peoria Rivermen to the SPHL President’s Cup championship this season. TORONTO – The ever-increasing list of Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) alumni who competed at higher levels continues to grow. Looking at the numbers, you’ll find 95 CJHL alums played in the Southern Professional Hockey League during […]

NHL draft pick Miller among 20 NOJHL alumni who saw OHL action in 2023-24

SUDBURY, Ont. – The number of Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) alumni competing at higher levels continues to flourish. Of those who saw five, or more, games of on-ice action this past season in the Ontario Hockey League, 20 of them played previously in the NOJHL. Included in this list is former Soo Thunderbirds […]

Well over 100 NOJHL alumni played NCAA D-III in 2023-24

SUDBURY, Ont. – A look at the numbers saw well over 100 Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League alumni attend school and compete with multiple NCAA Division III men’s hockey programs during the course of the 2023-24 season. In all, 122 former NOJHL skaters and goaltenders appeared with various NCAA D-III schools during the recently completed […]

Eight NOJHL alumni on ECHL rosters in 2023-24

TORONTO – As the ECHL wrapped up their 2023-24 season earlier this month, it concluded a campaign that featured significant contributions from Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) alumni. In all, 161 former CJHLers saw action with ECHL clubs along the way. Seven of those alumnus suited up with the ECHL Kelly Cup-champion Florida Everblades at […]

Six NOJHL alumni on AHL rosters

TORONTO – As the American Hockey League (AHL) nears the commencement of its two conference finals, its 2023-24 season has seen 70-plus Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) alumni dot AHL rosters during the course of the campaign. Of those who played in five, or more, contests in their time in the CJHL, 78 of them […]

NOJHL’s Mazzuca to continue as CJHL Chair of the Board

TORONTO – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Friday its Executive Committee for the 2024-25 season. Robert Mazzuca (NOJHL) has been acclaimed as CJHL Chair of the Board, while Ryan Bartoshyk (AJHL) (West) and Connor Cameron (MHL) (East) will serve as Vice-Chairs. Andy Harkness continues in his role as CJHL President. Initially appointed CJHL […]