Sudbury Cubs leaving NOJHL
EDITOR’S NOTE: The owners of the reigning Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League champion Sudbury Cubs have sent out the following press release to media outlets, including Hockey News North.
2601202 Ontario Ltd. and the Sudbury Cubs Hockey organization wish to forfeit their franchise in the NOJHL effective immediately. This is a voluntary forfeiture and self-termination of our franchise. We are returning our membership back to the league as of July 16, 2026.
The changing landscape of Junior Tier 2 hockey, including the unfettered movement of players, open recruitment from other leagues, exodus of players to Southern leagues for more exposure and the dwindling number of players in the game due to the high cost of participation has made it untenable to operate in the NOJHL.
Although the Sudbury Cubs organization will no longer play in the NOJHL we are actively exploring opportunities in new and exciting leagues, for both men and women, in the junior age bracket, effective as early as the 2026-27 season. We have been involved in local hockey for 45 years and we will continue to direct our resources to minor hockey and support local programs to help offset the high cost of playing, developing and training for hockey.
Mark Burgess/Connor Burgess
Owners
2601202 Ontario Ltd./Sudbury Cubs Hockey
