VIDEO / GALLERY: Hearst moves on after taking series with Powassan

Photos: Cathy Sullivan POWASSAN, Ont. – A Ryan Glazer marker, 6:52 into the first overtime period, was the decider as the Hearst Lumberjacks defeated the Powassan Voodoos 4-3 Friday night in Game 6 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoff match-up at the Powassan Sportsplex. The result gives the Lumberjacks the best-of-seven set, four […]

Eagles hold off Cubs in advancing to divisional final

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Soo Eagles built up a three-goal lead then withstood a valiant third period comeback bid by the Greater Sudbury Cubs as they prevailed with a 3-2 triumph Friday in Game 6 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoff series at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. With the result, the Eagles […]

Remembering Tom McCarthy

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League is mourning the loss of former coach of the year award recipient Tom McCarthy, who passed away suddenly following complications due to a medical issue. Back in 2011-12, McCarthy was named the NOJHL’s top coach after guiding the North Bay Trappers to a league-best seven-win improvement […]

VIDEO / GALLERY: Voodoos force Game 6 with Lumberjacks

Photos: Marc Johnson HEARST, Ont. – Needing to win to keep their season going, the Powassan Voodoos did just that Wednesday night as they skated to a 2-1 hard-fought victory over the Hearst Lumberjacks in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoff action at Claude Larose Recreation Centre. With the outcome, the Voodoos still trail the […]

Cubs extend series with Eagles

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Pierson Sobush tallied twice, including notching the game-winner, to send the Greater Sudbury Cubs on their way to a 5-2 triumph over the Soo Eagles Wednesday in Game 5 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League West Division match-up at Pullar Stadium. The result brings the Cubs closer in the […]

VIDEO / GALLERY: Eagles extend series lead on Cubs

Photos: Sudbury Light Event Photography SUDBURY, Ont. – Goals from five different skaters and a solid shutout performance from netminder Ryan Gilmore propelled the Soo Eagles to a 5-0 win over the Greater Sudbury Cubs Tuesday in Game 4 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League West Division series at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. The […]

VIDEO / GALLERY: Cubs hit win column vs. Eagles

Photos: Sudbury Light Event Photography SUDBURY, Ont. – Seeing their first home action of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs, the Greater Sudbury Cubs took advantage and skated away with a 4-2 win over the Soo Eagles Monday in Game 3 of their West Division semifinal held at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. With […]

GALLERY: Hearst takes 3-1 series lead on Powassan

Photos: Cathy Sullivan POWASSAN, Ont. – The Hearst Lumberjacks picked up two goals apiece from Zachary Demers and Raphael Lajeunesse to help send them on their way to a 6-4 triumph over the Powassan Voodoos Monday in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoff action at the Powassan Sportsplex. The result now gives the Lumberjacks a […]

GALLERY: Timmins advances with series win over French River

Photos: Dal Photography FRENCH RIVER – Nicolas Pigeon’s second goal of the game, coming with 4:24 left in the third period, proved to be the game-winner as the Timmins Rock skated away with a 3-2 decision over the French River Rapids Monday night in Game 4 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League East Division semifinal […]

GALLERY: Soo Thunderbirds complete sweep of Blind River

Photos: Helene Rancourt BLIND RIVER, Ont. – A three-goal, second-period outburst by the Soo Thunderbirds sent them on their way to a 4-1 victory over the Blind River Beavers Monday evening in Game 4 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League West Division semifinal at the Blind River Community Centre. With the outcome, Sault Ste. […]