NOJHL releases its 2017 preseason schedule

SUDBURY – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday its 2017 preseason schedule. There are currently 21 contests on the exhibition slate with game action set to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 29 as the French River Rapids host the Espanola Express at 7:30 p.m. at Noelville Arena in the first of a home-and-home set […]

NOJHL announces league Showcase schedule

SUDBURY – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday the schedule for its upcoming Showcase, Oct. 10-11, at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex in Sudbury. All 12 NOJHL member clubs will take to the ice twice at the Showcase with each of those match-ups counting towards the regular season standings. Each day of […]

Truro, N.S., readies to host 2017 World Junior A Challenge

HOCKEY CANADA/CANADIAN JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Media Update Release date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Truro, N.S., readies to host 2017 World Junior A Challenge Ticket sales launch April 13 to international showcase of Junior A hockey talent TRURO, N.S. – Fans can start locking in their attendance at the 2017 World Junior A Challenge beginning this […]

NOJHL announces transfer of Iroquois Falls franchise to Hearst for 2017-18 season

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Saturday that its Board of Governors has approved the request, pending approval from the NOHA, OHF, CJHL and Hockey Canada, to relocate the Iroquois Falls Eskis franchise to Hearst, Ont., effective immediately, heading into the 2017-18 season. The decision was made during the NOJHL’s Spring […]

CJHL Spotlight: The NOJHL

CANADIAN JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Media Update Release date: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 CJHL Spotlight: The NOJHL CALGARY, Alta. – The 2016-17 regular season in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League has come to a close and they are now down to the final eight in postseason competition. As is the case in most playoffs, there […]

Gaudet the OT hero as Eagles eliminate Wildcats and advance to take on rival Thunderbirds

NORTHERN ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE NOJHL NETWORK MEDIA UPDATE Release Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Gaudet the OT hero as Eagles eliminate Wildcats and advance to take on rival Thunderbirds SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Roman Gaudet’s second goal of the game, coming 10:54 into overtime, was the game-winner as the Soo Eagles rallied to […]

Wildcats force deciding game in series vs. Eagles on Meguinis’ OT winner

NORTHERN ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE NOJHL NETWORK MEDIA UPDATE Release Date: Saturday, March 11, 2017 Wildcats force deciding game in series vs. Eagles on Meguinis’ OT winner ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – A Leejay Meguinis power play goal 5:04 into overtime was the difference as the Elliot Lake Wildcats pulled out a dramatic 4-3 victory over […]

Eagles earn Game 1 triumph over Wildcats

NORTHERN ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE NOJHL NETWORK MEDIA UPDATE Release Date: Friday, March 10, 2017 Eagles earn Game 1 triumph over Wildcats SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Soo Eagles picked up a pair of goals, including the game-winner, from defenceman Nick Trecroce to help them defeat the Elliot Lake Wildcats 4-1 Friday evening in […]

NOJHL 1st round playoff preview

NORTHERN ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE NOJHL NETWORK MEDIA UPDATE Release Date: Friday, March 10, 2017 NOJHL 1st round playoff preview SUDBURY, Ont. – Postseason action in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League begins tonight on two fronts as first round quarter-final play gets underway with the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners hosting the Iroquois Falls Eskis […]

NOJHL announces 2016-17 award recipients

NORTHERN ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE NOJHL NETWORK MEDIA UPDATE Release Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017 NOJHL announces 2016-17 award recipients Powassan’s Nate McDonald named MVP SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Thursday its regular season award winners for the 2016-17 campaign as well as its CCM Hockey first and second all-star […]