Gogolev returns

The Hearst Lumberjacks are proud to announce the return of solid veteran Vasily Gogolev. The 1997 born D-Man who stands at 6’00’’ and weighs at 180lbs compiled 6 points in 36 games last season. Vasily’s return will add experience to the lineup. We look at Vasily to be another important part to bring the Lumberjacks […]

Fillion signs

The Hearst Lumberjacks are proud to announce the signing of local, hard working forward Jacy Fillion. The 1999 born Hearst native who stands at 5’10’’ and weighs at 185lbs was playing for the Kapuskasing Flyers AAA major midget Club for the last two years and played for the minor midget Wolves in Sudbury at 15 […]

NOJHL notebook : Off-season outlook

SUDBURY, Ont. – While one Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League season has come to a close, preparations are already underway for the upcoming campaign. LEAGUE MEETINGS: The NOJHL’s Spring Congress meetings were held June 7-8 in Sudbury . Among the topics of discussion were finalizing plans for the new season, coaches and general manager meetings, […]

Bortovskiy returns

The Hearst Lumberjacks are proud to announce the return of all-star goalie Artem Bortovskiy. The 1997 Richmond Hill native who stands at 5’10’’ and weighs at 175lbs compiled a 3.97 Goals Against Average last year with a Save Percentage of 0.912. Coach Lafleur is very happy that Artem has decided to come back as he […]

Auger returns to Lumberjacks

The Hearst Lumberjacks are proud to announce the return of hard working forward Wade Auger. The 1997 Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan native who stands at 6’00’’ and weighs at 170lbs compiled 15 goals and 19 assists in 47 games last season. Coach Lafleur says he brings a 200 feet game and will be expected to lead on […]

Lumberjacks ink Lacroix

The Hearst Lumberjacks are proud to announce the signing of local, highly-regarded defenseman Maxim Lacroix. The 1999 born Hearst native who stands at 5’10’’ and weighs at 170lbs was playing for the Kapuskasing Flyers AAA major midget Club. He was considered one of the top players in the Great North Midget League and will be […]

Begin back where he began

By Randy Russon May 24, 2017 HockeyNewsNorth.com Marc-Alain Bégin is returning to his hockey roots in more ways than one. Not only will the 25-year old Begin be an assistant coach for the man who tutored him in their hometown, he will be coaching in the league where he was a former scoring star. Begin […]

JHN Insider: NOJHL Hearst Lumberjack Coach Marc Lafleur

Jay Houslander of the Junior Hockey Network welcomes NOJHL Hearts Lumberjack coach Marc Lafleur in this week’s edition of the JHN Insider.The JHN (Junior Hockey Network) Insider will deliver weekly digital media’s most engaging content experience to hockey fans all over the world.As we are growing, you’ll see us continue as the unique hockey news […]

Claude Giroux becomes logo of hometown’s hockey team

Flyers captain is helping Hearst Lumberjacks get ready for first season NHL.com @NHL May 11th, 2017 A junior team in Claude Giroux‘s hometown is so thankful for his contribution to their organization, they made him their logo. The Hearst Lumberjacks, set to begin play in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League in the fall, exist […]

Lafleur named coach, GM of NOJHL’s Hearst Lumberjacks

By Benjamin Aubé Friday, May 5, 2017 3:37:26 EDT PM HEARST – Marc Lafleur is returning to where it all began as he was named head coach and general manager of his hometown Hearst Lumberjacks on Friday. Among all the excitement surrounding the team’s hire of one of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s premier bench bosses, […]