Thunder Bay via Sault College
This has the makings of being a feel good hockey story.
That is, goalie Trennis Riley has latched on with the Thunder Bay North Stars of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League thanks to the efforts of scout Charly Murray and manager Mark Hebert of the Sault College Cougars varsity men’s team.
…[read more]SIJHL opening weekend
So far, so good. First pucks dropped on the Superior International Jr. Hockey League’s 20th anniversary regular season on the weekend with five games and all seven member teams taking to the ice.
…[read more]For puck sakes
Regular season play is getting underway in both the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League and the Superior International Jr. Hockey League.
And as my heart has been sweetly stolen with the birth of my first grand child, Malala, we nonetheless have story lines to peruse relative to junior A hockey in northeastern and northwestern Ontario.
…[read more]Hockey north watch tower
We have teams, players and coaches to keep collective eyes on as junior hockey in the north puts its sticks on the 2021-2022 season.
…[read more]Kam River takes Teleco Cup
Junior hockey returned to northwestern Ontario in game form on the weekend for the first time in nine months.
…[read more]Fishing the Walleye net
Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League has opted to keep its net intact with two returning goalies.
At the same time, the Fighting Walleye has created an opportunity for a rookie net minding prospect.
…[read more]Cougars have a north look
Skaters with recent experience in the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League and Superior International Jr. Hockey League are among those who have signed up to play for the 2021-2022 edition of the Sault College Cougars.
The only Canadian men’s team in the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division 2 ranks, Sault College has lined up a regular season schedule that is slated to begin on October 23.
…[read more]Dual role in Thief River
It will be double duty for the new guy.
That is, incoming head coach Elliot Bates will add the duties of general manager for the Thief River Falls Norskies of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League, Hockey News North has confirmed.
…[read more]Junior hockey outlook
It was a season like no other relative to junior hockey in the province and coalitions such as the Ontario Hockey League, Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League and Superior International Jr. Hockey League.
And hopefully there will never be another season like the 2020-2021 campaign that was so adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
…[read more]Signed up in Kam River
Having signed 18 players to date, the lineup for the Kam River Fighting Walleye is just about set for the upcoming Superior International Jr. Hockey League season.
…[read more]SIJHL rivals make a deal
Thunder Bay North Stars and Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League have finalized a trade, Hockey News North has confirmed.
…[read more]New boss in Thief River Falls
A new head coach with prior bench experience in the North American 3 Hockey League will be at the helm of the Thief River Falls Norskies of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League once the 2021-2022 season begins.
…[read more]Now that’s a big Walleye!
Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League has reeled in a big fish from rural Saskatchewan.
Hockey News North has confirmed that the Fighting Walleye has signed Jesse Swanson, who is a mammoth 6-foot-7, 230 pound rookie forward.
…[read more]All the way to Thunder Bay
Raj Sangha will once again make a 20 hour trip from his home in Calgary to play junior hockey in Thunder Bay.
…[read more]Lined up for Walleye
Better days ahead? COVID-19 limited the expansion Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League to just four regular season games in 2020-2021.
Now, preparatory to the 2021-2022 regular season is a four team tournament that the veteran-laden Fighting Walleye will play host to.
…[read more]Back in Thunder Bay
Several seasoned performers have confirmed their return to the Thunder Bay North Stars of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League for the 2021-2022 season.
…[read more]NOJHL, SIJHL teams deal
A pair of transactions involving teams in the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League and Superior International Jr. Hockey League have been finalized.
…[read more]High Level to Kam River
Keaton Mercredi is ready to make another long trek from home — as in about 1,700 miles — to play junior hockey again this season.
Hailing from the small, remote northern Alberta town of High Level, Mercredi has signed up to play another season with the Thunder Bay-based Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League.
…[read more]Balanced schedule for SIJHL
The seven member teams of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League will each play 48 regular season games in 2021-2022. The upcoming season will signify the SIJHL’s 20th anniversary.
…[read more]Defending the Kam River
A seasoned brigade of blue line skaters has the Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League in a good position ahead of the 2021-2022 season.
…[read more]SIJHL has a new look
A new logo design has been unveiled by the Superior International Jr. Hockey League ahead of what will be its 20th anniversary season of 2021-2022.
SIJHL commissioner Darrin Nicholas noted that the new logo “really covers the whole spectrum. What emerged was a consensus on a design we felt would pay homage to our past but also properly represent our league as we head into our third decade.”
…[read more]Fishing on the Kam River
There is intent to not only be competitive but to challenge for the championship in what would be a first full season as members of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League.
COVID-19 limited the expansion Kam River Fighting Walleye to just four regular season games plus a challenge tournament with the nearby Thunder Bay North Stars in 2020-2021. Now, key player commitments have the Fighting Walleye prepared to swim ahead of the 2021-2022 season.
…[read more]Goodman back in Kam River
The Fighting Walleye has landed a big defenseman for the upcoming season.
That is, Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League has confirmed the return of Trystan Goodman for the 2021-2022 campaign.
…[read more]Bombers of Sioux Lookout
What’s in a hockey team nickname?
The owners of a new franchise that is slated to debut in the Superior International Jr. Hockey League a year from now — the 2022-2023 season — chose its name to salute those who strive to keep the Sioux Lookout area safe from wildfires.
…[read more]All the way from Idaho
Suffice to say that Alex Enegren will go a great distance to play junior hockey.
Rather obviously, Enegren liked what he saw in the brief sample size that he experienced with the Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League during the abbreviated 2020-2021 season.
…[read more]Fighting Walleye gets a Tiger
Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League has added a veteran forward with a 2001 birth date from the Campbellton Tigers of the Maritime Hockey League, Hockey News North has confirmed.
…[read more]Junior hockey up north
They are the two primary junior A hockey leagues of the expansive, sweeping northern Ontario region.
As of now, in total, there are 19 teams from northeast and northwest Ontario, northern Michigan, northern Minnesota, and northern Wisconsin that span the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League and the Superior International Jr. Hockey League.
…[read more]Good news for hockey diversity
This can and should be seen as a step forward relative to diversity and inclusion in junior A hockey throughout Ontario and across Canada.
That is, the Superior International Jr. Hockey League has confirmed the appointment of Trevor Iserhoff as its first ever director of diversity and inclusion.
…[read more]Kam River goes with the flow
There are committed returning players and incoming skaters who have signed up — with room to still add to the roster.
Indeed, the part owner and general manager of the Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League likes the promising look of the second year franchise ahead of the 2021-2022 season.
…[read more]Kam River lands a goalie
This looms as a net gain.
That is, Eric Vanska has opted to return to the Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League for the 2021-2022 season, Hockey News North has confirmed.
…[read more]In and out of Kam River
Kevin McCallum has been wheeling and dealing ahead of the 2021-2022 junior hockey season. The general manager of the Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Jr. Hockey League has been involved in four separate transactions thus far this summer.
…[read more]Skate with the Irish
Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League has advised Hockey News North that it will be holding a series of open skates, beginning this week.
…[read more]All about Detroit Fighting Irish
Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League is already in the planning and preparation process for the 2020-2021 season.
…[read more]Detroit Fighting Irish tryouts
Dan Vasquez, general manager for the Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League, advises of an upcoming tryout camp. See below for details.
…[read more]Summer prospect teams
Want to play junior level, organized hockey this summer while preparing for the 2019-2020 season? Well, the Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League is looking for players who are looking for opportunities.
…[read more]Back in the Irish net
Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League has solidified one of its goaltender spots ahead of the 2018-2019 season. …[read more]
Fighting Irish open skates
Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League has announced a series of open skates ahead of its September 6-8 tryout camp. …[read more]
Get well, Dan Vasquez
He is well known for his relentless promotion as an activist for youth and junior hockey in the Downriver area of Detroit and within the inner city itself. …[read more]
Irish hockey in Detroit
Detroit Fighting Irish has expanded the duties of Steve Glover, general manager Dan Vasquez has confirmed to Hockey News North. …[read more]
Want to be a Fighting Irish?
It is a reputable junior hockey program with a location in the Downriver area of Detroit. And Detroit Fighting Irish of the United States Premier Hockey League is offering player opportunities ahead of the 2018-2019 season. …[read more]
Fighting Irish jersey auction
Detroit Fighting Irish of the United States Premier Hockey League is holding a cancer jersey auction, which continues until the end of February. …[read more]
Muck of the Irish
After winning only three of 40 games in what was a disaster of a 2016-2017 season, Detroit Fighting Irish has mucked its way to a 10-9-1 record through 20 outings of the 2017-2018 campaign. …[read more]