NOJHL gives thanks to scouts


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October 10, 2016

The Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has put its hand in its pocket to try to ensure that its showcase tournament is well-attended by scouts and recruiters.

Scouts and recruiters who attend the two-day event — it is being held on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex in Sudbury — will have their hotel rooms covered by the NOJHL.

All 12 NOJHL teams will face off in the two-day tournament. And all 12 teams will play two games apiece and all matches will count towards the NOJHL’s regular-season standings.

According to the NOJHL, there are more than 30 scouts who have confirmed their attendance including representatives from National Hockey League Central Scouting and NHL teams plus scouts and recruiters from Ontario Hockey League, National Collegiate Athletic Association and Canadian Interuniversity Sport programs.

Following is the showcase tournament schedule.

TUESDAY

Rayside-Balfour vs. Espanola 8:30 a.m.
French River vs. Kirkland Lake 11 a.m.
Soo Eagles vs. Blind River 1:30 p.m.
Powassan vs. Iroquois Falls 4 p.m.
Soo Thunderbirds vs. Elliot Lake 6:30 p.m.
Timmins vs. Cochrane 9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Kirkland Lake vs. Powassan 8:30 a.m.
Iroquois Falls vs. Timmins 11 a.m.
Espanola vs. Soo Thunderbirds 1:30 p.m.
Elliot Lake vs. Soo Eagles 4 p.m.
Cochrane vs. French River 6:30 p.m.
Blind River vs. Rayside-Balfour 9 p.m.


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  1. Does Anyone know what the ticket prices are for the Nojhl games In Sudbury ? I figured around 12 to 15 bucks, I cant find that info on their website. Thanks all ! Happy Thanksgiving everyone !

  2. Randy have you heard of an emergency meeting at the showcase regarding the Iroquois Falls Eskis?

  3. I was at the tournment cost was 5 dollars to get in per day for games. And i think there was no real push to pay if you wanted too waik right in with out paying there was no pro blem. . Games where good anyway.

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