NOJHL names its Eastlink 3 Stars of the week

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday that forwards William Bucsis of the Elliot Lake Wildcats and Giordano Finoro of the Rayside-Baflour Canadians along with Cochrane Crunch defenceman Noah Bennett have been named its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Oct. 1. WILLIAM BUCSIS, (F) ELLIOT […]

Elliot Lake edges Blind River 5-4

BLIND RIVER, Ont. – Jacob Kelly scored twice Saturday to help the visiting Elliot Lake Wildcats earn a 5-4 victory over the Blind River Beavers in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League match-up at the Blind River Community Ccentre. The hometown Beavers got on the board first when Tristen Bernard picked up his season-opening tally […]

McMahon the hero as Blind River gets by Elliot Lake in double OT

ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – A Dylan McMahon marker 2:39 into double overtime was the difference as the Blind River Beavers withstood a late Elliot Lake Wildcats comeback bid before prevailing 5-4 Friday evening in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play at Centennial Arena. Blind River started strong in the contest grabbing a 3-1 lead after […]

NOJHL extends awards partnership with CCM Hockey

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Friday that they have extended their awards partnership agreement with CCM Hockey through the 2017-18 season. The iconic hockey brand returns as the premier sponsor of the NOJHL CCM Hockey first and second all-star teams in recognizing those individuals’ respective efforts during the course of […]

GALLERY: Rapids jump to 1st overall

NOELVILLE, Ont. – The dream start to the 2017-18 Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League season continues for the French River Rapids. French River picked up two goals and as many assists from Jordan Picard to help them skate to a 5-2 victory over the Elliot Lake Wildcats Saturday night at Noelville Arena. With the win […]

Theriault scores 2 early to help pace Powassan past Elliot Lake

ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – Ryan Theriault picked up a pair of first period goals to help pace the Powassan Voodoos to an eventual 7-3 victory over the Elliot Lake Wildcats Friday in a foggy Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest at Centennial Arena. With the warm early fall weather and added humidity partially fogging up […]

Wildcats’ Simpson shuts out Espanola

ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – Elliot Lake Wildcats goaltender Parker Simpson stopped all 31 shots he faced Thursday to post his first Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League shutout while his teammates picked up a trio of third period tallies to blank the visiting Espanola Express 3-0 in a battle of netminders at Centennial Arena. The opening […]

Multitude of CJHL Showcase Events on tap in 2017-18

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Tuesday its list of Showcase Events that have been or will be held throughout the course of the 2017-18 season. There are a total of 21 events that will be featured during the campaign that began with the CCHL Showcase, which was held earlier this […]

CJHL announces executive committee for 2017-18

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Tuesday the names of those who will serve on its executive committee for the 2017-18 season for the 10-member Jr. A leagues and its 132 teams from across the country and parts of the northern U.S. Kevin Abrams (CCHL) has been appointed CJHL Chairman of […]

Eagles strike for 7 in 2nd to soar past Wildcats

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Soo Eagles were certainly flying Saturday as they erupted for seven second period goals en route to a 9-1 drubbing of the Elliot Lake Wildcats in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest at Pullar Stadium. Sault Ste. Marie also started strong in this one grabbing a 2-0 lead […]