All posts by Hockey News North Staff
Hearst v. Powassan
The Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming best of seven first round playoff series between second seed Hearst Lumberjacks and the seventh place Powassan Voodoos.
…[read more]50 goals for Owen King
Blind River Beavers forward Owen King has reached a milestone with his 50th goal of the ’24-25 Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League season.
…[read more]Sudbury AAA coaches
Sudbury Minor Hockey Association has confirmed its Sudbury Jr. Wolves AAA level head coaches for the 2025-2056 season. They are as follows.
…[read more]Korah is best of the North
Korah Colts are Northern Ontario Secondary Schools Association boys high school hockey champions. And they worked two overtime frames to bring the crown to Sault Ste. Marie by virtue of a 2-1 victory over the Sudbury St. Charles Cardinals.
…[read more]Comeback kids of Korah
The cardiac kids completed an improbable comeback to win the Sault Ste. Marie boys high school hockey championship. Korah Colts overcame a 3-1 third period deficit on Thursday to score a stunning 5-3 victory over the Central Algoma Huskies in the fifth and deciding game of the title series.
…[read more]Sault U9 Bruins are champs
Hail to the International Silver Stick champions from Sault Ste. Marie. Sault Bruins Under 9 hockey team competed at the recent Lambton Shores Regional International Silver Stick tournament and returned home as champions.
…[read more]RIP, good man Dan McCourt
Along with so many others, the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League is mourning the loss of Greater Sudbury product, Dan McCourt, who passed away on Monday of this week following an extended illness.
…[read more]Cubs & ‘Taste of Sudbury’
First place Sudbury Cubs of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League will look to extend their winning streak to 11 games when they play host to the French Rapids on Thursday night at 7:05 at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex.
…[read more]Cubs help infant food bank
Sudbury Cubs of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League will be out to try to win their ninth straight game on Thursday when they play host to the Iroquois Falls Storm in a 7:05 pm. match at Countryside Sports Complex. RBC will sponsor Thursday’s game by providing prizes to fans who bring a donation to the game in support of the Pregnancy Care Centre and Infant Food Bank.
…[read more]Wintoneak of the Walleye
Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League has confirmed the hiring of veteran coach Larry Wintoneak as its new bench boss. He replaces Dwight Lee, who recently resigned 10 games into his first season with the Fighting Walleye.
…[read more]Leaders of the U16 Wolves
Bench boss Clayton Bertrand and his coaching staff have confirmed the leadership group for the Sudbury U16 Wolves of the Great North Under 18 Hockey League for the ’24-25 season. The U16 Wolves head south on Thursday of this week for the Toronto Titans Prospect Tournament.
…[read more]NOJHL Showcase info
The Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has confirmed the schedule of games for its upcoming 2004 Showcase, which is slated for October 1-2 at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex in Sudbury.
…[read more]Rock upsets CC champs
WASAGA BEACH — Henry McLellan scored the winner via the shootout to lift the Timmins Rock of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League to a stunning 2-1 victory over the defending Centennial Cup champion Collingwood Blues of the Ontario Jr. Hockey League at the Cottage Cup Showcase.
…[read more]U14 three on three champs
SUDBURY — A team of players from Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury won the under 14 division at the Hockey Benders Cup three on three tournament that was held here on the weekend.
…[read more]One division for the NOJHL
The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League has finalized its regular season schedule and playoff format for the 2024-2025 campaign.
…[read more]NOJHL transactions …
As the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has officially opened for business ahead of the actual 2024-2025 playing season, there are a number of early bird trades to report.
…[read more]EL Vikings prospect camp
Elliot Lake Vikings of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League are holding an upcoming prospects camp in Ajax. See below for details.
…[read more]Best of the NOJHL champs
Sudbury Cubs of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League have acknowledged their top performers from their 2023-2024 championship season.
…[read more]Here are the U14 AA Hounds
Head coach Ryan Corcoran and his staff have selected the players who will represent the Soo Jr. Greyhounds at the Under 14 AA level of the Northern Ontario Hockey Association for the 2024-2025 season.
…[read more]Knightmare for the Spirit
SAGINAW — The Spirit is facing elimination as it heads to London for Game 5 of the Ontario Hockey League’s Western Conference championship series.
…[read more]Knights up two on Spirit
LONDON — Two games that were put away by empty net goals have given the London Knights a two games to none lead on the Saginaw Spirit.
…[read more]So close for U15 AA Hounds
Representing the Northern Ontario Hockey Association, the Soo Under 15 AA Jr. Greyhounds left a lasting impression at the recent Ontario Hockey Federation championship tournament that was held in Oakville.
…[read more]Veteran coach departs Dryden
Kurt Walsten is on the open market after nine successful seasons as the head coach and general manager of the Dryden Ice Dogs of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League.
…[read more]Greyhounds have the Spirit
No. 2 seed Saginaw Spirit and no. 3 seed Soo Greyhounds will face off in the second round of the Ontario Hockey League’s Western Conference playoffs. Following is the schedule of games for the best of seven series.
…[read more]Firebird signs with Ducks
FLINT — Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League have confirmed the signing of 19-year old Flint Firebirds forward and captain Coulson Pitre to a three year entry level contract effective the 2024-2025 season.
…[read more]OT on the Knight shift
FLINT — The London Knights finished 39 points ahead of the Flint Firebirds during the regular season but they needed to work overtime here on Tuesday to take a three games to none lead in their first round Ontario Hockey League playoff series.
…[read more]OHL playoff brackets set
Playoffs in the Ontario Hockey League are slated to begin. this week. Following are the dates, places and times for the eight first round playoff matchups.
…[read more]Lots of NOJHL award winners
The Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has confirmed a lengthy list of award recipients for the 2023-2024 regular season.
…[read more]NOHA champs: U12 AA Hounds
Soo Jr. Greyhounds have returned from Timmins as Northern Ontario Hockey Association champions for the Under 12 AA level.
…[read more]Hey to Pro Shop Penguins!
Pro Shop Penguins of the Sault Major Hockey Association recently returned from Barrie as champions of an under 15 tournament.
…[read more]Blind River v. Espanola
The Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has confirmed dates for the West Division semi-final playoff series between the no. 1 seed Blind River Beavers and the fourth place Espanola Paper Kings.
…[read more]Two SFHA teams take titles
Twelve teams from Northern Ontario and Michigan were in Sault Ste. Marie on the weekend as part of the Northern Ontario Women’s Hockey League playoffs. And two teams from the Sault Female Hockey Association skated away with championship victories.
…[read more]NOJHL confirms playoff set up
Here we go. The Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has officially confirmed its format and time line for the looming playoffs.
…[read more]Kam River is home to Kenora
This is the team with the best winning percentage in the Superior International Jr. Hockey League. And the Kam River Fighting Walleye can solidify its stake on first place in the SIJHL with a trio of home games against the Kenora Islanders this weekend.
…[read more]AA goalie makes Team NOHA
Score a big one for the underdog. AA level goalie Sebastien Brassard from Sault Ste. Marie has clearly defied the odds in making the AAA Team NOHA squad that will compete at the prestigious OHL Cup Tournament that is designed for select prospects from the 2008 birth year group.
…[read more]Team NOHA news update
Led by director of scouting Marc Gagnon, the 2024 edition of Team NOHA is well underway in preparation for the upcoming OHL Cup, which will be held the week of March 25.
…[read more]NOJHL & the all star challenge
The Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has confirmed the playing rosters and coaching staffs for the Eastern Canada Cup All-Star Challenge, which is slated to be held November 13 to 15 in Trenton, Ont.
…[read more]Hearst over Kam River
Hearst Lumberjacks of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League edged the host Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League today to skate away with the 2023 Telco Cup title.
…[read more]Indigenous community Cubs
Sudbury Cubs of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League have created an innovative new position. Cubs managing director Blaine Smith has confirmed that Dominic Fletcher will head up the NOJHL team’s newly formed Indigenous Community Relations department.
…[read more]EL Vikings need billets
Billet families are one very important essential for junior hockey teams. And the new Elliot Lake Vikings of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League are on the look for billet families ahead of the 2023-2024 season.
…[read more]Rock development camp
Reigning Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League champion Timmins Rock will be holding a July 7-9 development camp in Whitby, Ontario. See below for full details.
…[read more]Iroquois Falls has a logo
Iroquois Falls Storm has unveiled its colours and logo. The Storm is the relocated Cochrane Crunch franchise and will take its place in the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League effective the 2023-2024 season.
…[read more]Kam River tryout camp
Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League has slated an upcoming prospect tryout camp. See below for full details.
…[read more]Iroquois Falls tryout camp
Formerly the Cochrane Crunch, now the Iroquois Falls Storm, the relocated Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League franchise has confirmed its upcoming prospect tryout camp.
…[read more]U13 AA Jr. Hounds roster
Head coach Ryan Corcoran has confirmed the roster for the Under 13 AA Soo Jr. Greyhounds ahead of the 2023-2024 hockey season.
…[read more]Hanmer … NHL … NTAAA
Over the years, venerable Centennial Arena in Hanmer has been the home of hockey development for many young hopefuls. And there have been a number of players from the Hanmer/Valley East area who have gone on to play professional hockey.
…[read more]Storm in Iroquois Falls
There is a Storm brewing in Iroquois Falls. The transferred Cochrane Crunch of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has been renamed as the Iroquois Falls Storm.
…[read more]Cochrane to Iroquois Falls
Junior hockey is returning to Iroquois Falls. The Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has confirmed that its Board of Directors has approved the application of the Cochrane Crunch to relocate to Iroquois Falls, effective the upcoming 2023-2024 season.
…[read more]North Stars nip Walleye
Thunder Bay North Stars have taken a two games to none lead in their Superior International Jr. Hockey League championship series with the crosstown Kam River Fighting Walleye.
…[read more]Timmins and Soo are 2-2
The Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League championship series between the Timmins Rock and Soo Thunderbirds is now down to a best-of-three set.
…[read more]BR Beavers spring camp
Blind River Beavers of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League will be holding a spring tryout camp on the May 13-14 weekend.
…[read more]Silver for U15 AAA Hounds
Soo Jr. Greyhounds were upended by the Vaughan Kings by a 4-0 margin in the gold medal game of the AAA Under 15 Ontario Hockey Federation championship tournament on Sunday.
…[read more]NOJHL title series slate
The Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has finalized the best of seven schedule for the championship series between the Timmins Rock and Soo Thunderbirds.
…[read more]Under 10 A level champs
An overachieving crew of both boys and girls, the Northside Volkswagen Hurricanes recently skated away with the Soo Pee Wee Hockey League’s under 10 A level championship.
…[read more]Sudbury Cubs growl towels
Sudbury Cubs will play host to the reigning Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League champion Soo Thunderbirds on Thursday and Friday of this week for Games 1 and 2 of the West Division final.
…[read more]NOHA U15 AA champs!
Under 15 AA Soo Jr. Greyhounds are Northern Ontario Hockey Association champs. Coached by Frank Porco, the U15 AA Hounds skated to NOHA championship glory in North Bay today.
…[read more]Lady Cougars are champs!
Sault College Cougars put the exclamation point on an undefeated women’s hockey season today with a 6-1 triumph over Northeastern University.
…[read more]Beavers and Thunderbirds
Second place Blind River Beavers and third seed Soo Thunderbirds have confirmed the dates for the opening round, Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League playoff series between the West Division foes.
…[read more]Rock and Rapids
First place Timmins Rock and fourth seed French River Rapids have confirmed the dates for the opening round, Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League playoff series between the East Division foes.
…[read more]Soo, NB for Great North glory
It will be the no. 1 seed Soo U18 Greyhounds going up against the second ranked North Bay U18 Trappers for the Great North Under 18 Hockey League championship.
…[read more]On to the Great North semis
Four teams remain in the quest for the Great North Under 18 Hockey League playoff championship. The league’s championship tournament is being held in Sault Ste. Marie and semi-final matchups are set for Saturday.
…[read more]AJ shows shutout form
Sudbury U18 Nickel Capitals will take a record of 1-1 into today’s round-robin finale at the Great North Under 18 Hockey League’s playoff championship tournament.
…[read more]First up in the Great North
Highlights of Day 1 of the Great North Under 18 Hockey League championship tournament included three teams winning both of their games and four goalies posting shutouts.
…[read more]Cubs and Paper Kings
First place Sudbury Cubs and fourth seed Espanola Paper Kings have confirmed the dates for the opening round, Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League playoff series between the West Division foes.
…[read more]Lumberjacks and Voodoos
Second place Hearst Lumberjacks and third seed Powassan Voodoos have confirmed the dates for the opening round, best of seven, Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League playoff dates between the East Division foes.
…[read more]Under 16 AA champs
Soo Under 16 AA Jr. Greyhounds capped a dual championship season today. The U16 AA Hounds added the playoff championship to the regular season title with a 3-2 win over the Nickel City Sons. See below for team photo.
…[read more]Sault hosting OHF event
This is the big time of hockey events for this level and age group. Sault Major Hockey Association and the Soo Under 15 AAA Jr. Greyhounds will play host to an elite event from April 12 to 16 of this year.
…[read more]U12 AA Hounds on the road
Fresh from winning a tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan on the long weekend, the Soo Under 12 AA Jr. Greyhounds head out on the road again this weekend.
…[read more]Pee Wee Extravaganza champs
More than 90 teams in 18 divisions from towns all over the north region took part in the recent Soo Pee Wee Hockey League’s annual Extravaganza Tournament.
…[read more]OHL Greyhounds sign a pair
Soo Greyhounds have inked a pair of prospects from the 2022 Ontario Hockey League priority selections draft, general manager Kyle Raftis has confirmed.
…[read more]Sault College Winter Classic
Rankin Arena will be the site for what the Sault College Cougars hockey program refers to as its Winter Classic. It is slated for this Saturday when the men’s and women’s teams are both in action with respective 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. games.
…[read more]Kam River prospect camp
Hockey season never really ends. And as such, the Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League has already scheduled a prospect identification camp for this summer. See below for details.
…[read more]Message from Sault Major
(EDITOR’S NOTE: As the executive of the Sault Major Hockey Association is planning ahead for the 2023-2024 season it has posted a message of intent. It is as follows.)
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