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]
Hays boys and the Irish
Brothers Joseph Hays and Chris Hays have committed to return to the Detroit Fighting Irish of the United States Premier Hockey League for the 2017-2018 season. …[read more]
Between the Irish pipes
Highly regarded, 1999 birth year goalie Dean Buchholz has opted to return to the Detroit Fighting Irish of the United States Premier Hockey League for a second season. …[read more]
Fighting Irish summer skates
Detroit Fighting Irish of the United States Premier Hockey League will be holding summer skate sessions beginning on Wednesday, June 7 and carrying through until August. …[read more]
Dan Vasquez retires…sort of
His name is synonymous with youth and junior level hockey in the Metro Detroit area as a coach of more than 35 years. And while Dan Vasquez has decided to retire from coaching he will remain with the Detroit Fighting Irish as general manager and director of hockey operations. …[read more]
Appreciation night in Alpena
Alpena Flyers of the U.S. Premier Hockey League will play host to an Emergency Personnel Appreciation Night this Saturday at Northern Lights Arena. …[read more]
Irish forward in Cruz control
Tristan Cruz of the Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League is known around the team as a “jock of all trades.” …[read more]
Irish in mid October
Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League’s Elite Midwest Division will be out to try to reverse its fortunes this weekend. …[read more]
Alpena in mid October
Winners of two of their first three games to begin the 2016-2017 season in the U.S. Premier Hockey League’s USP3 Midwest Division, Alpena Flyers are home for three games this weekend. …[read more]
Two Irish leaders
Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League’s Elite Division will have the services of two more veteran skaters for the 2016-2017 season. …[read more]
Want to play for Alpena Flyers?
Alpena Flyers of the U.S. Premier Hockey League Midwest Division are looking to add four forwards, two defensemen and a goalie for the 2016-2017 season. …[read more]
Alpena Flyers main camp
Alpena Flyers of the U.S. Premier Hockey League will be holding their main camp on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28. …[read more]
Two more return to the Irish
Detroit Fighting Irish coach-general manager Dan Vasquez has confirmed the return of two veteran skaters to the U.S. Premier Hockey League team for the 2016-2017 season. …[read more]
Flyers sign a Canuck
Canadian-born goalie Matt Brunton has signed with the Michigan-based Alpena Flyers of the U.S. Premier Hockey League. …[read more]
Fighting Irish raring to go
Detroit Fighting Irish coach-general manager Dan Vasquez has confirmed the return of five veterans plus the signing of a newcomer preparatory to the 2016-2017 U.S. Premier Hockey League season. …[read more]
Another from Utah to Alpena
Michigan-based Alpena Flyers of the U.S. Premier Hockey League have signed 6-foot-5, 215-pound defenseman Brett Armstrong for the 2016-2017 season. …[read more]
Utah to Alpena
Michigan-based Alpena Flyers of the U.S. Premier Hockey League have signed a player all the way from West Valley City, Utah. …[read more]
Alpena Flyers tryout camp
Alpena Flyers of the U.S. Premier Hockey League’s USP3 Division will be holding a tryout camp on July 30-31 at Flint Iceland Arena. …[read more]
Irish notes, quotes
Here is the latest on the Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League. …[read more]
Meanwhile, back in Alpena
Homegrown defenseman Rhett McDonald will be returning to the Alpena Flyers of the U.S. Premier Hockey League for the 2016-2017 campaign. …[read more]
Fighting Irish tryout camps
Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League’s elite junior division has scheduled three major camps for this summer. …[read more]
Back in the Fighting Irish fold
Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League’s elite junior division will again have the services of forward Tyler Blackburn for the 2016-2017 season. …[read more]
Hays day in May for Fighting Irish
Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League’s Midwest Division has signed rookie defenseman Chris Hays for the 2016-2017 campaign. …[read more]
Moving up from the Fighting Irish
After a lengthy association with the Detroit Fighting Irish through levels and leagues, 1995 birth-year forward Christian Ramage is moving on to the college ranks, HockeyNewsNorth.com has confirmed. …[read more]
Motor City Hawks mini camp
Mark Gilman, general manager of the Motor City Hawks of the U.S. Premier Hockey League’s Midwest Division, has confirmed dates for his team’s pre-season mini camp. …[read more]
Fighting Irish tryout camps
Detroit Fighting Irish of the U.S. Premier Hockey League’s Midwest Division has a slate of off-season tryout camps lined up. …[read more]