Canadians double up Express

ESPANOLA, Ont. – Brady Maltais and Justin Janowski had a goal and an assist in helping lift the Rayside-Balfour Canadians over the Espanola Express 4-2 in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest Friday at the Regional Recreation Complex. The Canadians clicked early to get the jump on the Express with Gabriel Rheault scoring on […]

Strong 2nd sends Powassan past Hearst

POWASSAN, Ont. – The Powassan Voodoos rode the strength of a five-goal second period to send them on their way to a 7-2 triumph over the Hearst Lumberjacks in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League affair Friday at the Powassan Sportsplex. Powassan got the jump on Hearst with the night’s opening tally 8:19 into the […]

GALLERY: Spencer strikes twice as Rock defeat Rapids

FRENCH RIVER – Linden Spencer scored twice, including the game-winner with 6:20 remaining in regulation, as the Timmins Rock went on to defeat the French River Rapids 5-3 Friday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League encounter at Noelville Arena. First period play saw French River get on the board first as Stephen Calisti collected […]

NOJHL announces Cochrane – Kirkland Lake East Division semifinal schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Friday its East Division semifinal schedule between the No. 2 divisional seed Cochrane Crunch and No. 3 Kirkland Lake Gold Miners. Action in this best-of-seven match-up will commence Friday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Tim Horton Event Centre in Cochrane. The Crunch will also […]

NOJHL announces Hearst – Timmins first round playoff schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Friday the game schedule for its upcoming first-round East Division playoff match-up between the No. 4 seeded Hearst Lumberjacks and the No. 5 Timmins Rock. This best-of-three affair will commence on Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Claude Larose Arena in Hearst. Game No. […]

Canadians gain share of top spot in NOJHL West with victory over Thunderbirds

CHELMSFORD, Ont. – A Jordan Spadafore power play goal with 58 seconds remaining in the second period proved to be the game-winner as the Rayside-Balfour Canadians edged the Soo Thunderbirds 2-1 in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest Thursday at Chelmsford Arena. The initial man advantage opportunity of the night allowed Sault Ste. Marie to […]

GALLERY: Hearst secures No. 4 seed in East with win at French River

FRENCH RIVER – The Hearst Lumberjacks picked up a goal and four assists from Max Johnson to help power them to a 7-3 victory over the French River Rapids Thursday evening in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play at Noelville Arena. With the outcome, Hearst wraps up the No. 4 seed in the NOJHL’s East […]

NOJHL announces its CCM Hockey Players of the Month for February

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Thursday its respective CCM Hockey player, defenceman, goaltender and rookie of the month for February. CCM HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE MONTH – KYLE HERBSTER, (F) COCHRANE CRUNCH: Taking to the ice in nine games in February, Herbster amassed 21 points along the way with six […]

Cochrane awarded 2019 Dudley-Hewitt Cup

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, in conjunction with the Ontario Junior Hockey League and the Superior International Junior Hockey League, announced Thursday that Cochrane, Ont., has been selected as the host community for the 2019 Dudley-Hewitt Cup Central Canadian Jr. A Championship. The town and the NOJHL’s Cochrane Crunch will host […]

Eagles edge Beavers in 2nd OT

BLIND RIVER, Ont. – Jacob Palmerio’s second goal of the night, coming 50 seconds into double overtime was the difference as the Soo Eagles defeated the Blind River Beavers 3-2 in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League match-up Monday night at the Blind River Community Centre. After a scoreless opening 20 minutes, the Eagles would […]