NOJHL releases its 2017 preseason schedule

SUDBURY – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday its 2017 preseason schedule. There are currently 21 contests on the exhibition slate with game action set to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 29 as the French River Rapids host the Espanola Express at 7:30 p.m. at Noelville Arena in the first of a home-and-home set […]

NOJHL announces league Showcase schedule

SUDBURY – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday the schedule for its upcoming Showcase, Oct. 10-11, at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex in Sudbury. All 12 NOJHL member clubs will take to the ice twice at the Showcase with each of those match-ups counting towards the regular season standings. Each day of […]

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, […]

NOJHL announces launch of Hearst Lumberjacks website

SUDBURY, Ont. — The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Thursday the launch of its newest team’s website as the Hearst Lumberjacks site is now up and operational. Linked through the NOJHL Network at NOJHL.com, the club’s site can also be viewed at www.hearstlumberjacks.com. The club’s website provides information on the team, including news, contact […]

NOJHL announces transfer of Iroquois Falls franchise to Hearst for 2017-18 season

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Saturday that its Board of Governors has approved the request, pending approval from the NOHA, OHF, CJHL and Hockey Canada, to relocate the Iroquois Falls Eskis franchise to Hearst, Ont., effective immediately, heading into the 2017-18 season. The decision was made during the NOJHL’s Spring […]

Finalists now set for all 10 CJHL leagues

Canadian Junior Hockey League Media Update Finalists now set for all 10 CJHL leagues 21 teams overall still in contention for RBC Cup CALGARY, Alta. (Wednesday, April 12, 2017) – They are now down to the finalists in each of the 10-member leagues that comprise the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Those 20 clubs, along with […]

Truro, N.S., readies to host 2017 World Junior A Challenge

HOCKEY CANADA/CANADIAN JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Media Update Release date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Truro, N.S., readies to host 2017 World Junior A Challenge Ticket sales launch April 13 to international showcase of Junior A hockey talent TRURO, N.S. – Fans can start locking in their attendance at the 2017 World Junior A Challenge beginning this […]

Espanola Express announce return of Tom McCarthy as head coach

ESPANOLA EXPRESS JR. A HOCKEY CLUB Media Update Release date: Monday, April 10, 2017 Espanola Express announce return of Tom McCarthy as head coach ESPANOLA, Ont. – The Espanola Express of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced is pleased to announce the return of Tom McCarthy as head coach for the upcoming 2017-18 NOJHL […]

CJHL Spotlight: The NOJHL

CANADIAN JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Media Update Release date: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 CJHL Spotlight: The NOJHL CALGARY, Alta. – The 2016-17 regular season in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League has come to a close and they are now down to the final eight in postseason competition. As is the case in most playoffs, there […]