European teams featured 22 NOJHL alumni in 2025-26

Former Soo Thunderbirds defenceman Robert Calisti led all Alps Hockey League blueliners in scoring this past season. Skating for Italian side Asiago, he collected 43 points in 44 contests in the 13-team league, which has clubs based in Italy, Austria, Croatia and Slovenia. Calisti was among 22 NOJHL alumni to play in Europe in 2025-26. […]

Rock’s Brandon Perry named head coach of Queen’s University men’s hockey program

KINGSTON, Ont. — Queen’s University Athletics & Recreation has announced Friday that Brandon Perry has been named as the 13th head coach of the school’s hockey program. Perry, a Queen’s Men’s Hockey alumnus, is returning to Queen’s after having played for the Gaels from 2008-2013. Perry played in 101 games for the Gaels over four seasons, […]

Nine NOJHL alumni competed in SPHL during 2025-26 season

Former Powassan Voodoos standout Tyson Gilmour was one of nine NOJHL alumni to compete in the Southern Professional Hockey League during the 2025-26 season. Gilmour helped the Evansville Thunderbolts win their second straight SPHL President’s Cup championship. Photo credit: Chris Dawson SPHL featured 101 CJHL alumni that competed in 2025-26 TORONTO – The names of 101 […]

NOJHL Statement Regarding the Greater Sudbury Cubs

The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) acknowledges the Greater Sudbury Cubs’ decision to withdraw from league membership. While we are disappointed by this decision, we respect the organization’s choice to determine the direction it believes is best for its future. We thank the players, coaches, staff, volunteers, billets, sponsors, and fans who have supported […]

NOJHL announces 2026-27 regular season schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Thursday the majority of its 2026-27 regular season schedule. The 12 competing clubs will play a 52-game slate during the campaign, in a one-division format. Each team will play 25 contests at home, another 25 on the road, plus two match-ups as part of the […]

114 NOJHL alumni among those in NCAA D-III ranks

Former NOJHL standout Nicolas Pigeon (Timmins Rock) averaged nearly a point-per-game in his junior year at the University of Wisconsin-Stout this past season. Photo credit: UW-Stout Athletics NCAA D-III schools featured 769 CJHL alumni on 2025-26 rosters TORONTO – NCAA Division III men’s programs were inundated with 769 Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) alumni among the […]

Former Thunderbirds’ bench boss Smith joins NHL’s Vancouver Canucks as assistant coach

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club has named Ryan Mougenel, Jordan Smith, and Jason Krog Assistant Coaches, and Andrew Shaw as Assistant to the Video Coach. “Finalizing our coaching staff is another important step for our organization,” said Johnson. “When we started this process with Manny, we wanted to […]

Paper Kings’ Galante commits to NCAA D-III Morrisville State

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Espanola Paper Kings have announced that forward Jason Galante has committed to attend Morrisville State University in upstate New York and play for their NCAA Division III men’s program. Hailing from Buffalo, N.Y., the 20-year-old Galante spent the past two seasons skating in the NOJHL with Espanola […]

159 CJHL alumni competed in ECHL in 2025-26, including league MVP Crawford

TORONTO – The just wrapped up ECHL campaign saw 159 Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) alumni taking part on the ice. Included in that group was ECHL Most Valuable Player and Top Defenceman Award recipient Marcus Crawford (Whitby Fury/OJHL). Also tabbed a 1st Team ECHL All-Star, Crawford, a member of the Kansas City Mavericks, became the […]

French River’s Caughran commits to NCAA D-III SUNY Canton

SUDBURY, Ont. – The French River Rapids of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League have announced the commitment of goaltender Keiran Caughran to NCAA Division III SUNY Canton to further his education and compete with the Kangaroos men’s hockey program. Hailing from Victoria, B.C., Caughran wrapped up his Jr. A career appearing in 25 games for […]