NOJHL preseason preview: Timmins Rock

TIMMINS, Ont. – Coming off a 2017-18 campaign where they qualified for a postseason spot then proceeded to go on an impressive playoff run, the Timmins Rock, under second-year head coach Corey Beer, will look to build on that solid performance. Last season saw Beer lead his charges to playoff victories over the Hearst Lumberjacks […]

Canadians announce management, staff changes

CHELMSFORD, Ont. – The Rayside-Balfour Canadians of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Tuesday a number of changes to their management team and coaching staff heading into the 2018-19 season. Named the Canadians vice-president, director of hockey operations is Tim Armstrong while long-time bench boss Dan Cuomo is the club’s new head coach and […]

NOJHL releases 2018 preseason schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League has today released its’ 2018 preseason schedule. There are numerous exhibition contests on the slate, highlighted with the annual Polar Bear Classic in Cochrane and Iroquois Falls. Game action will commence Saturday, Aug. 25 with the Cochrane Crunch and Timmins Rock playing a neutral site game […]

Rock head coach Corey Beer earns place on Canada East World Jr. A Challenge staff

SUDBURY, Ont. – Hockey Canada has announced the coaching staffs for this December’s World Junior A Challenge in Bonnyville, Alta., and a member of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League is one of those selected to serve on the staff of Canada East. Timmins Rock head coach Corey Beer has been named an assistant coach […]

Express unveil new staff members

ESPANOLA, Ont. – The Espanola Express of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League have unveiled a whole new look after announcing the hiring of an all new staff for the upcoming season. Joining the new head coach Dave Clancy this season will be some veteran NOJHL coaches and staff members as the Express are clearly […]

NOJHL announces 2018-19 regular season schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Wednesday its regular season schedule for the upcoming 2018-19 campaign. The 336-game slate will commence on Friday, Sept. 7 with four games on the docket including the home and season opener for the defending NOJHL champion Cochrane Crunch as they will raise their league championship […]

NOJHL Commissioner Robert Mazzuca receives OHF President’s Award

LONDON, Ont. — The Ontario Hockey Federation recognized nine most deserving individuals for their dedication, commitment and invaluable contributions to the hockey community this past weekend at the 2017-18 OHF Awards Banquet in London, Ont. Among those recognized was Northern Ontario Junior League Commissioner Robert Mazzuca who received the OHF President’s Award, which is presented […]

Waterloo adds NOJHL talent to bolster their OUA roster

SUDBURY, Ont. – The University of Waterloo has made a big splash into the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League talent pool in the off-season by securing a trio of talented defencemen who all saw time in the league. The Warriors’ men’s hockey program has announced that former NOJHL blueliners Connor Lovie, David Radke and Andrew […]

Brad Lazarowich appointed CJHL’s Director of Officiating

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League announced Monday that former long-time National Hockey League official Brad Lazarowich has been named to the newly created position of CJHL Director of Officiating. Lazarowich brings a wealth of experience to the role that featured a three-decade run working as a linesman in the NHL. With close […]

Stanley Cup Final well represented by CJHL alumni

CALGARY, Alta. – Alumni of the Canadian Junior Hockey League, including the NOJHL,  is nicely represented, both on and off the ice, in the Stanley Cup Final between the upstart Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals. Among the two teams, a total of nine CJHL alumni have seen playoff action in 2018 helping their […]