Powassan’s Rousseau earns Dairy Farmers of Ontario bursary

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Tuesday that Powassan Voodoos captain, Justin Rousseau, has been named the recipient of the Dairy Farmers of Ontario Bursary for the 2025-26 season. With that, Rousseau will receive $2,500, which will go towards his post-secondary education. “We at the NOJHL commend Justin on being named […]

Powassan’s Goulet named finalist for CJHL Coach of the Year – presented by the NHL Coaches’ Association

CJHL announces its finalists for Darcy Haugan/Mark Cross Memorial Award for CJHL Coach of the Year – presented by the NHL Coaches’ Association TORONTO – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday the names of the five individuals that have been selected finalists for the 2025-26 Darcy Haugan/Mark Cross Memorial Award, presented by the NHL […]

Voodoos defender to play college hockey in Czechia

Photo: Bruce Grey in action with the Voodoos. Photo courtesy Tanner Wallace.  Powassan Voodoos graduating defenceman Bruce Grey has committed to play for the Prague Guardians of the European Union College Hockey  League, the Voodoos announced on Friday. Grey, acquired before the NOJHL January 10trade deadline from the Espanola Paper Kings, netted 8 goals and added 16 assists […]

Voodoos already prepping for summer prospects camp

The Powassan Voodoos will be holding their summer prospects camp on July 4 and 5 at Pete Palangio Arena in North Bay. The Voodoos have openings for local and out-of-town players interested in trying out for the Northern Ontario Junior A Hockey League, which is the affiliate team with the OHL’s North Bay Battalion. The […]

Voodoos Gisonni scores NCAA D III opportunity

Voodoos defenceman Ben Gisonni has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts located in North Adams, Massachusetts for the fall of 2026. “Playing for the Voodoos was awesome,” said Gisonni. “The time and opportunity that Powassan offered changed my life. All the staff, players and community in Powassan […]

Voodoos hand out awards

The Powassan Voodoos celebrated a successful season that they felt ended too soon. Players and staff congregated at Average Joe’s in North Bay for the annual team banquet and awards dinner on Tuesday, March 31. The Voodoos finished second in the NOJHL regular season standings but were upset in four straight by the Soo Eagles […]

VIDEO/GALLERY: Soo Eagles officially wrap-up surprise sweep of Powassan

Photos: Justin Cairns NOTE: After a formal protest by the Powassan Voodoos on the OT goal by the Soo Eagles in Game 4 of their quarter-final, due to a penalty misinterpretation by the on-ice officials, their appeal was denied by both the NOJHL and the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. In turn, the Eagles officially win […]

VIDEO/GALLERY: Povorozniouk strikes early in 2nd OT as Eagles clip Voodoos

Photos: Justin Cairns SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – An Alex Povorozniuk goal, 32 seconds into double overtime, gave the Soo Eagles a 4-3 victory over the Powassan Voodoos Tuesday evening in Game 3 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League quarter-final at Pullar Stadium. As a result, Sault Ste. Marie now leads their best-of-seven series 3-0 […]

NOJHL announces 2025-26 regular season award recipients

Lumberjacks’ Comeau named MVP; Cubs’ Horgan Top Defenceman; Paper Kings’ Smith Rookie of the Year SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Monday its individual and team award recipients for their respective contributions during the 2025-26 regular season. Earning the Carlo Cattarello Trophy, emblematic of the NOJHL’s Most Valuable Player, is Mathieu […]