NOJHL names its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday that forward Chase Tallaire (Soo Eagles), goaltender Gavin McCarthy (Timmins Rock) and forward Ty McHutchion (Espanola Express) have been named its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Oct. 17. CHASE TALLAIRE, (F) SOO EAGLES – In a trio of […]

GALLERY: Espanola impressive in Elliot Lake

Photos: Northern Exposures ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – A well-balanced attack provided by the Espanola Express Sunday, highlighted by a Ty McHutchion hat trick, sent them on their way to an 8-2 triumph over the Elliot Lake Red Wings in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League meeting at Centennial Arena. The visiting Express opened the scoring near […]

GALLERY: Doucette pots OT winner as Thunderbirds top Express

Photos: Chelsea Solomon ESPANOLA, Ont. – Tyson Doucette’s second power play goal of the game, coming 85 seconds in overtime, lifted the Soo Thunderbirds to a 3-2 decision over the Espanola Express in a hard-fought Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest Saturday at the Regional Recreation Complex After a scoreless opening frame, Sault Ste. Marie […]

GALLERY: Espanola picks up 5-3 win over Greater Sudbury

Photos: Chelsea Solomon ESPANOLA, Ont. – A Kyle Caron marker with just over eight minutes left in regulation proved to be the game-winner as the home town Espanola Express skated to a 5-3 decision over the Greater Sudbury Cubs in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League meeting Friday at the Regional Recreation Complex. Espanola opened […]

GALLERY: Elliot Lake victorious in Espanola

Photos: Chelsea Solomon ESPANOLA, Ont. – A three-goal third period outburst broke open a close game as the Elliot Lake Red Wings went on to secure a 7-3 triumph over the Espanola Express in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League matinee Sunday at the Regional Recreation Complex. An early surge saw the teams combine for […]

GALLERY: Beavers edge Express 2-1

Photos: Chelsea Solomon ESPANOLA, Ont. – A Caleb Minns man advantage marker near the midway point of the match-up proved to be the game-winner as the Blind River Beavers went on to edge the Espanola Express 2-1 Friday in a tightly-contested Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League affair at the Regional Recreation Complex. The visiting Beavers […]

GALLERY: Espanola in form with victory over Greater Sudbury

Photos: Sudbury Light Event Photography SUDBURY, Ont. – A solid road effort backed by 35 saves by netminder Patrick Boivin and goals from four different skaters lifted the Espanola Express to a 4-2 triumph over the Greater Sudbury Clubs in a boisterous Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League affair Thursday at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. Picking […]

GALLERY: 1st NOJHL shutout for Metivier as Thunderbirds blank Express

Game Photos: Bob Davies SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – Noah Metivier, made 32 saves, including handling a third period shorthanded breakaway, to post his first Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League shutout Saturday as the Soo Thunderbirds went on to blank the Espanola Express 6-0 at the John Rhodes Community Centre. A power play chance midway […]

GALLERY: Blind River skates to home win over Espanola

BLIND RIVER, Ont. – The hometown Blind River Beavers picked up tallies from four different skaters to help propel them to a 4-1 victory over the Espanola Express in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play Sunday afternoon at the Blind River Community Centre. Picking up a late two-man advantage deep into the first period, the […]

Eagles return to win column by defeating Express

ESPANOLA, Ont. – After having to sit out the 2019-20 Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League season due to border closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Soo Eagles returned to the win column Saturday after doubling up the Espanola Express 4-2 at the Regional Recreation Complex. Still unable to play games at Pullar Stadium for […]