NOJHL announces playoff format/timeline

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Wednesday its format and timeline for the upcoming 2022 playoffs and the competition for the Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy. Of the 12 league teams, the top five clubs in each of the NOJHL’s East and West Divisions will qualify for postseason play. Round 1 […]

NOJHL champion to compete in Centennial Cup

SUDBURY, Ont. –  In lieu of the announcement made by Hockey Canada today, regarding its spring championships, this season’s Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoff champion will advance directly to compete in the 2022 Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, May 19-29, in Estevan, Sask. In fact, the decision was made that all nine Canadian […]

GALLERY: Express pulls out OT win over Voodoos

POWASSAN, Ont. – An Eric Barnard tally 36 seconds into overtime was the difference as the Espanola Express pulled out a 6-5 triumph over the Powassan Voodoos Monday night in a back-and-forth Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League affair at the Powassan Sportsplex. Fresh off a win Sunday afternoon, Espanola kept it rolling in the first […]

5 NOJHL teams earn place on final CJHL Top 20 Rankings for 2021-22 season

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday its final Top 20 Rankings, for the 2021-22 season. Finishing on top of the table once again is the Brooks Bandits of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Brooks piled up 106 points during the regular season while ending up in top spot in the […]

GALLERY: Rainville unbeatable in Cubs win vs. Voodoos

POWASSAN, Ont. – Greater Sudbury Cubs goalkeeper Joel Rainville was unbeatable right to the end, including a splendid glove save with just moments remaining in the game, as he backstopped his club to a 5-0 win over the Powassan Voodoos Saturday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League match-up at the Powassan Sportsplex. Greater Sudbury […]

5 NOJHL clubs tabbed in latest CJHL Rankings

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday its latest Top 20 Rankings. Maintaining the No. 1 slot in the listings, which are compiled via an independent scouting service, are the Brooks Bandits (AJHL). The regular season title holders in Alberta are gearing up to begin their opening playoff series later this […]

NOJHL names its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday that defenceman Andrew Gibson (Soo Thunderbirds), along with forwards Riley Brousseau (Timmins Rock) and Cameron Lemcke (Powassan Voodoos) have been named its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending March 13. ANDREW GIBSON, (D) SOO THUNDERBIRDS – In was a […]

GALLERY: Powassan powers past Kirkland Lake

Photos: Allyson Demers KIRKLAND LAKE, Ont. – The Powassan Voodoos picked two tallies apiece from Mike Levin and Justin Spurrell as part of a 9-4 triumph over the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners Sunday afternoon in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play at Joe Mavrinac Community Complex. A Powassan power play helped them get on the […]

GALLERY: Eagles pull out OT win over Voodoos

POWASSAN, Ont. –  A Dylan Bacholo marker a minute and a half into overtime lifted the Soo Eagles to a 4-3 victory over the Powassan Voodoos Saturday in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action at the Powassan Sportsplex. A tight-checking opening 20 minutes saw neither side convert offensively as they hit the first intermission still […]

GALLERY: 3rd period surge sends Voodoos past Rapids

POWASSAN, Ont. – A three-goal third period outburst propelled the Powassan Voodoos to a 6-3 victory over the French River Rapids Thursday night in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action at the Powassan Sportsplex. The hometown Voodoos took flight near the midway mark of the opening frame on a play that saw Cameron Lemcke slide […]