NOJHL releases its 2019-20 regular season schedule

League Showcase set for Oct. 15-16 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; NOJHL to also take part in MJHL/SJHL event in January SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Thursday it’s regular season schedule for the upcoming 2019-20 campaign. Each of the league’s 12 member clubs will compete in 56 contests with 27 […]

Lumberjacks ink Zitella

HEARST, Ont. – The Hearst Lumberjacks are proud to announce the signing of feisty forward Mario Zitella. The 2000, Hamilton, Ontario native who stands at 5’8’’ and weighs at 165lbs played with the Thorold Blackhawks of the GOJHL last season. Mario brings a lot of grit, passion and determination to the game. His high level […]

Three key players are returning!

HEARST, Ont. – The Hearst Lumberjacks are proud to announce the return of London, Ontario native Jake Desando. The 1999 born who stands at 6’03’’ and weighs at 190lbs was the NOJHL 3rd best scorer last season with 30 goals and 45 assists for 75 points in 55 games. Jake will be counted on as […]

Argetsinger joins the Lumberjacks!

HEARST, Ont. – The Hearst Lumberjacks are proud to announce the signing of highly-skilled defenseman Max Argetsinger. The 2000 born Eden Prairie, Minnesota native who stands at 6’03’’ and weighs at 215lbs will bring a solid two-way game on the back end. Max brings a lot of grit and determination to the game. We will […]

NOJHL commitment list grows

SUDBURY, Ont. – As the off-season rolls along, players from the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League continue to make commitments to compete at the next level. The defending NOJHL champion Hearst Lumberjacks have seen three of its players commit to collegiate programs in the U.S., starting in the fall. League regular season and playoff Most […]

Captain Max is back!

HEARST, Ont. – The Hearst Lumberjacks are proud to announce the return of London, Ontario native Max Griffioen. The 1999 born who stands at 6’01’’ and weighs at 190lbs was an instrumental part of the Jacks offence last year as he recorded 29 goals and 43 assists for 72 points in 56 games to sit […]

GALLERY: Oakville Blades (OJHL) crowned Dudley-Hewitt Cup champions

COCHRANE, Ont. – A Ryan O’Hara goal, 8:44 into the second period, proved to be the game-winner as the Oakville Blades (OJHL) went on to edge the Hearst Lumberjacks (NOJHL) 2-0 Saturday evening in the championship game of the Dudley-Hewitt Cup Central Canadian Junior A Championship in front of nearly 1,000 fans that were jammed […]

GALLERY: Hearst off to DHC Final after Tallarico blanks Cochrane

COCHRANE, Ont. – Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season and playoff MVP Nicholas Tallarico was at his best once again Friday night as the Hearst Lumberjacks goaltender turned aside all 34 shots he faced to backstop his club to a 6-0 victory over the Cochrane Crunch in an all-NOJHL Dudley-Hewitt Cup Central Canadian Junior […]

GALLERY: Leas pots OT winner as Cochrane edges Hearst in DHC round robin finale

COCHRANE, Ont. – Jonas Leas’ second goal of the game, coming 6:35 into overtime, was the difference as the Cochrane Crunch defeated the Hearst Lumberjacks 5-4 Thursday evening, in a thrilling end-to-end affair at the Dudley-Hewitt Cup Central Canadian Junior A Championship, in front of a near-capacity crowd at Tim Horton Events Centre. These same […]