OT win brings Soo Eagles closer to Blind River

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A William Casey unassisted goal 1:09 into overtime was the difference as the Soo Eagles defeated the Blind River Beavers 3-2 in an action-packed in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League West Division match-up Friday at Pullar Stadium in front of 682 fans. The outcome sees the Eagles move to […]

Thunderbirds’ power play paces club to triumph over Wildcats

ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – An impressive Soo Thunderbirds power play accounted for all of their club’s goals Friday in a 4-3 triumph over the Elliot Lake Wildcats in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action Friday at Centennial Arena. After a scoreless first period, the two sides opened up offensively in the second stanza. Sault Ste. […]

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 […]