Minichiello magic late as Crunch edge Rapids in OT

COCHRANE, Ont. – Stephen Minichiello’s Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League-leading fifth goal of the season, coming with 22.6 seconds left in overtime was the difference as the Cochrane Crunch prevailed with a 3-2 triumph over the French River Rapids Saturday afternoon at Tim Horton Events Centre. After being humbled in the season-opener in Cochrane on […]

GALLERY: Timmins take home opener against French River

TIMMINS, Ont. – After giving up the night’s opening tally, the Timmins Rock countered with the final four markers to defeat the French River Rapids 4-1 Friday in their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League home opener in front of 1,182 fans at McIntyre Arena. French Rapids the early edge three and a half minutes into […]

Balkwill’s OT winner lifts Blind River over Espanola

ESPANOLA, Ont. – A Nathan Balkwill extra man marker, 33 seconds into overtime, was the difference as the Blind River Beavers prevailed 5-4 in a back and forth Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League affair Friday at the Regional Recreation Complex. Each side clicked twice in the opening 20 minutes with Alex Tingay getting his first […]

GALLERY: Powassan powers past Rayside-Balfour

POWASSAN, Ont. – The Powassan Voodoos picked up hat tricks from Joe Whittet and Parker Bowman, while defenceman Eric Mondoux dished out four assists in helping their side dismantle the Rayside-Balfour Canadians 11-1 Friday in their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League home opener at the Powassan Sportsplex. After winning 3-2 in Rayside-Balfour Thursday, it was […]

Former NOJHL player/official Lekun to officiate NHL rookie tournament in Michigan

SUDBURY, Ont. – While games continue to be contested and champions are crowned every season, the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League continues its focus on development and advancement, be it for players, coaches, officials and staff members; this process remains paramount. One such individual, who developed and honed his craft in the NOJHL is former […]

GALLERY: Voodoos edge Canadians to win fifth-straight season opener

CHELMSFORD, Ont. – A Gabinien Kioki goal four and a half minutes into the third period proved to be the game-winner as the visiting Powassan Voodoos went on to edge the Rayside-Balfour Canadians 3-2 Thursday evening at Chelmsford Arena in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League opener for both sides. The victory means Powassan has […]

Minichiello’s, Crunch impress in season-opening win over Rapids

COCHRANE, Ont. – The Cochrane Crunch improved to 5-1 all-time in both home and season-openers as they skated to an impressive 10-0 triumph over the French River Rapids Thursday evening as the 2019-20 Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League campaign got underway at Tim Horton Events Centre. Both Stephen Minichiello and Matthew Minichiello stood out while […]

NOJHL team season preview: Blind River Beavers

SUDBURY, Ont. – In three years at the helm under Kyle Brick in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, the Blind River Beavers have produced results. With 90 victories to his credit since taking over behind the bench prior to the 2016-17 campaign, his efforts saw his side produce back-to-back franchise-best single-season win marks and […]

NOJHL team season preview: Cochrane Crunch

SUDBURY, Ont. – In their first five years in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, the Cochrane Crunch has won 175 games in total while posting single-season victory totals ranging from a franchise-best 40 triumphs to no lower than 29. Set for year six in Cochrane, the Crunch under team president, general manager and head […]

NOJHL’s Thunderbirds; Voodoos tabbed in CJHL Top 20 preseason rankings

CALGARY, Alta. – The start of another Canadian Junior Hockey League campaign is rapidly approaching with all 10 of its member leagues gearing up for the commencement of their respective regular seasons. A total of 132 CJHL clubs will take to the ice during the upcoming season and topping the table in the preseason rankings […]