122 NOJHL alumni played NCAA D-III hockey in 2024-25

2022-23 NOJHL MVP Nicolas Pigeon was one of 122 NOJHL Alumni who played NCAA Division III hockey this season. The former Timmins Rock standout wrapped up his sophomore season at the University of Wisconsin-Stout where he averaged over a point-per-game in leading the Blue Devils in scoring. Photo by: University of Wisconsin-Stout Sports Information SUDBURY, […]

Timmins’ Pool commits to Temple University of ACHA

Photo by: Thomas Perry / Timmins Daily Press SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Timmins Rock have announced that defenceman Elijah Pool will be attending Temple University in Philadelphia, Penn., as well as joining the Owls’ American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division I men’s program. A two-year veteran of the NOJHL, the 20-year-old St. […]

Paper Kings’ Hatfield BCIHL bound

Photo by: Bob Davies SUDBURY, Ont. – Espanola Paper Kings goaltender Connor Hatfield will continue his playing career and further his education in the fall, competing in the five-school British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League with the Logan Lake Miners. Hatfield, a 20-year-old from Saskatoon, Sask., split the 2024-25 Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League campaign with both […]

Espanola’s Anderson off to Oakland University of ACHA

Photo by: Tanner Wallace (Tan Tan Photography) SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Espanola Paper Kings have announced that forward Jack Anderson will attend Oakland University in Rochester, Mich., where he will further his education and continue his playing career with their American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I program. A 20-year-old native of […]

Lumberjacks seeking new Head Coach

Coach Bégin Steps Down from the Jacks to Pursue New Opportunity as Director of Parks and Recreation Hearst — The Jacks organization announces that Head Coach Marc-Alain Bégin stepped down from his position to take on a new role as Hearst Director of Parks and Recreation. While Coach Bégin will no longer be behind the bench, […]

NOJHL extends Elliot Lake Vikings Leave of Absence through 2025-26 season

Photo by: Northern Exposures Photography SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) and its Board of Directors announced Friday that they have extended the Leave of Absence of the Elliot Lake Vikings franchise throughout the upcoming 2025-26 season. This resulted due to the continuing uncertainties as to when the Vikings’ home venue of […]

Eagles’ Fredericks commits to ACHA’s Liberty University

Photo by: Justin Cairns SUDBURY, Ont. – The Soo Eagles of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) have announced that stalwart forward Cooper Fredericks has committed to attend Liberty University where he’ll further his education and continue his playing career at the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I program. Leading the Eagles in offensive production […]

Pair of Lumberjacks to play U.S. college hockey

Photos by: Northern Lights Photography SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Hearst Lumberjacks have announced their first pair of players who have committed to furthering their education, while continuing their on-ice careers in the U.S. college hockey ranks. Forwards Liam Boswell and Aiden Kalin will be off to Nichols College (NCAA D-III) and […]

Eagles’ Pouliot off to Grand Valley State of ACHA

Photo by: Justin Cairns SUDBURY, Ont. – The Soo Eagles of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League have announced another one of their players has committed to attended school and continue his on-ice career playing collegiately in the U.S. Forward Benjamin Pouliot will attend Grand Valley State University, who are members of the Division I conference […]

Cubs’ Moore named Centennial Cup’s Most Sportsmanlike Player

CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada announced Sunday that Greater Sudbury Cubs forward Lincoln Moore has been named the Most Sportsmanlike Player at the 2025 Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, in Calgary. In five games at the national Jr. A event, the 19-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., led Greater Sudbury in scoring with seven […]