NOJHL announces its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Monday that forward Liam Wells (Timmins Rock); goalie Jake Marois (Espanola Paper Kings) and forward Cameron Lemcke (Powassan Voodoos) have been named its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week, for the period ending February 4. LIAM WELLS, (F) TIMMINS ROCK: The 20-year-old Oshawa, Ontario product […]

Marois and Paper Kings blank TBirds

Photos: Gordon Anderson SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Owen Fergusson scored twice and Jake Marois stopped 55 shots as the Espanola Paper Kings blanked the Soo Thunderbirds 2-0 at the John Rhodes Community Centre on Saturday night. Fergusson opened the scoring less than 3 minutes into the game as the NOJHL’s top point getter netted […]

GALLERY: Thunderbirds clean victory over Paper Kings

ESPANOLA, ON – Kolton Bourret made 33 stops for his third shutout of the season as the Soo Thunderbirds blanked the Espanola Paper Kings 7-0 at the Espanola Recreation Centre Sunday afternoon. Kelsey Ouellet had two goals and linemate Callum McCauley had three assists for the Thunderbirds who move three points up on Espanola for […]

GALLERY: Voodoos clip Paper Kings

Photos: voodooshockey.com POWASSAN, ON – Reyth Smith scored three times to spoil a four-goal performance by Lucas Signoretti as the Powassan Voodoos edged the Espanola Paper Kings 5-4 at the Powassan Sportsplex Friday night. The Papers Kings got out to a quick start less than 10 seconds in as Lucas Signoretti tipped in his 30th […]

GALLERY: Paper Kings clog up the Rapids

Photos: Cassy Seguin NOELVILLE, ON – The Espanola Paper Kings broke out of a two-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the French River Rapids at the Noelville Arena on Saturday night. The Paper Kings opened the scoring on the power play as Owen Fergusson scored his 28th of the season at 6:51 of […]

Voodoos blank Paper Kings

File Photo: voodooshockey.com ESPANOLA, ON – The Powassan Voodoos scored three goals in the first period and Daniel Dirracolo was perfect in goal as the visitors cruised to a 5-0 win over the Espanola Paper Kings at the Espanola Regional Recreational Complex on Friday night. Mathieu MacMillan led the Voodoos attack with a pair and […]

Wolves acquire rights to Espanola scoring star Signoretti

Espanola Paper Kings forward Lucas Signoretti (16) carries a puck into the Greater Sudbury Cubs’ zone during NOJHL action at Chelmsford Arena in Chelmsford, Ontario on Thursday, March 16, 2023. PHOTO BY BEN LEESON/THE SUDBURY STAR/POSTMEDIA NETWORK Expected to play vs. Niagara on Friday night Ben Leeson – The Sudbury Star After months of watching Lucas Signoretti […]

Wolves sign Paper Kings standout Horgan

Espanola Paper Kings defenceman Spencer Horgan has signed with the Sudbury Wolves. PHOTO BY SUPPLIED Defenceman enjoying historic season with Espanola of NOJHL Ben Leeson – The Sudbury Star A defenceman who has enjoyed a historic start this NOJHL regular season has also earned an opportunity to make an impact at the OHL level. Sudbury […]

Sudbury Wolves prospect update: Walton progressing with Paper Kings

Espanola Paper Kings defenceman Conor Walton (6) smiles while talking with a teammate during NOJHL action agains the Greater Sudbury Cubs at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex in Sudbury, Ontario on Thursday, December 15, 2022. PHOTO BY BEN LEESON/THE SUDBURY STAR/POSTMEDIA NETWORK Sixteen-year-old defenceman playing key role for improved Espanola outfit Ben Leeson – The Sudbury […]

Paper Kings make the news

Photos: Sudbury Light Event Photography An Espanola team in the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has not had a full winning season since the Rivermen of 2013-2014 posted a record of 32-23-1 and made it through two rounds of the playoffs. By Randy Russon Hockey News North September 28, 2022 Espanola was without an NOJHL team in […]