Espanola’s Callum Millar off to NCAA D-III Hiram College

Photo by: Northern Lights Photography SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s (NOJHL) Espanola Paper Kings have announced the commitment of forward Callum Millar to NCAA Division III Hiram College in Ohio where he will further his education and compete with the Terriers men’s hockey program. The crafty 20-year-old from Aurora, Ont., collected 24 […]

Paper Kings’ Smith named finalist for CJHL’s Top Rookie Award

TORONTO – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday the names of the five players that have been selected as finalists for its Top Rookie Award for the 2025-26 campaign. Each of the finalists were determined through a voting process completed by the CJHL’s nine-member leagues, for their respective efforts during the regular season. The […]

VIDEO/GALLERY: Lumberjacks outlast Paper Kings to complete series win

ESPANOLA, Ont. – Chase Thompson’s second power play goal of the night, coming 53 seconds into double overtime, helped the Hearst Lumberjacks outlast the Espanola Paper Kings 8-7 Wednesday evening in Game 4 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League quarter-final at the Regional Recreation Complex. This sees Hearst win the best-of-seven set 4-0 and punch […]

VIDEO/GALLERY: Seed shines as Hearst goes up 3-0 on Espanola

ESPANOLA, Ont. – Riding a hat trick from Nathan Seed, the Hearst Lumberjacks went on to down the Espanola Paper Kings 3-2 Tuesday night in Game 3 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League quarter-final at the Regional Recreation Complex. This gives Hearst a 3-0 cushion in the best-of-seven set moving to Game 4 Wednesday back […]

NOJHL announces 2025-26 regular season award recipients

Lumberjacks’ Comeau named MVP; Cubs’ Horgan Top Defenceman; Paper Kings’ Smith Rookie of the Year SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Monday its individual and team award recipients for their respective contributions during the 2025-26 regular season. Earning the Carlo Cattarello Trophy, emblematic of the NOJHL’s Most Valuable Player, is Mathieu […]

VIDEO/GALLERY: Lumberjacks take 2-0 series lead on Paper Kings

Photos: Gary Rosevear HEARST, Ont. – Led by an outstanding performance from their captain Mathieu Comeau, and the shutout goaltending of Jack Helkie, the Hearst Lumberjacks went on to dump the Espanola Paper Kings 7-0 in Game 2 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League quarter-final series Saturday at Claude Larose Recreation Centre. With the win, […]

VIDEO/GALLERY: Strong 3rd period sends Hearst past Espanola

Photos: Gary Rosevear HEARST, Ont. – A Luc Warner power play marker with 3:42 remaining in regulation proved to be the game-winner as the Hearst Lumberjacks rode the strength of a three-goal third period to defeat the Espanola Paper Kings 4-3 in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoff action Friday night at Claude Larose Recreation Centre. […]

NOJHL playoff preview: Hearst Lumberjacks vs. Espanola Paper Kings

Photo: Northern Lights Photography SUDBURY, Ont. – Among the four games on Friday’s Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) playoff docket will be the opener of Hearst Lumberjacks – Espanola Paper Kings quarter-final series at Claude Larose Recreation Centre. The two sides have not met in on-ice action since back in late October. It will also […]

NOJHL announces Lumberjacks – Paper Kings quarter-final series schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) has announced the game schedule for its quarter-final playoff series between the No. 3 Hearst Lumberjacks and No. 6 Espanola Paper Kings. It will begin Friday in Hearst at 7 p.m. with Game 1 at the Claude Larose Recreation Centre. The Lumberjacks will also host Game […]

Smith helps lift Paper Kings over Rock

ESPANOLA, Ont. – A two-goal night from Espanola Paper Kings’ rookie forward Owen Smith, helped lead his side to a 6-3 triumph over the Timmins Rock Saturday night in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest held at the Regional Recreation Complex. The Paper Kings kicked off the scoring on the power play in the latter […]