Former Voodoos’ netminder Vrbetic taken by Montreal in NHL Draft

SUDBURY, Ont. – Saturday saw former Powassan Voodoos netminder Joe Vrbetic selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2021 National Hockey League Draft. Vrbetic was chosen by the Montreal Canadiens in the seventh round, 214th overall. He began his time in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League as a 15-year-old goaltender with Powassan during the […]

NOJHL releases its 2021-22 regular season schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Saturday its 2021-22 regular season schedule with the 336-game slate currently set to commence on Thursday, September 16. Of note however, all of the scheduled dates remain tentative, pending approval on a return to play from provincial, regional and municipal health authorities as it relates […]

Northern Health Units Partner with NOJHL for “Vaccine Playoffs”

TIMMINS, Ont. — The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) is teaming up with five northern health units to host a friendly “Vaccine Playoff” competition amongst teams. The goal of the competition is to encourage youth and all eligible hockey fans to get their COVID-19 vaccination. Team vaccination rates will be posted starting Wednesday, July […]