GALLERY: Espanola tops Kirkland Lake

Photos: Allyson Demers KIRKLAND LAKE, Ont. – A couple of Kaden Wicklander markers helped pace the Espanola Paper Kings past the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners 6-2 Sunday afternoon in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League matinee at Joe Mavrinac Community Complex. The Gold Miners struck early with Aaron Leenars notching his first NOJHL goal, with […]

GALLERY: Menard hat trick lifts Espanola over Iroquois Falls

Photos: Turnbull’s Northern Photography IROQUOIS FALLS, Ont. – Riding the strength of a Cameron Menard hat trick, the Espanola Paper Kings went on to defeat the Iroquois Falls Storm 6-3 Saturday in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action at Jus Jordan Arena. A great start for the Paper Kings saw them tally twice before the contest […]

GALLERY: Hearst handles Espanola

Photos: Northern Lights Photography HEARST, Ont. – Providing multiple markers in each period Friday, the Hearst Lumberjacks went on the double-up the Espanola Paper Kings 8-4 in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League meeting at Claude Larose Recreation Centre. Despite objections from the visitors on an early Hearst goal being off-side, the night’s initial marker was allowed […]

Guthrie delivers the goods in Espanola win over Kirkland Lake

Photo: Sam Hossack Media SUDBURY, Ont. – The Espanola Paper Kings got two more tallies from Graydon Guthrie to help lead his side to a 5-2 victory over the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners Wednesday to commence Day 2 play at the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Showcase being held at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. Espanola […]

Espanola outlasts Elliot Lake at NOJHL Showcase

Photo: Sam Hossack Media SUDBURY, Ont. – A five-goal second period barrage, just over six and a half minutes in length, saw the Espanola Paper Kings rebound and eventually hold on for a narrow 6-5 victory over the Elliot Lake Vikings Tuesday at the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Showcase taking place at Gerry McCrory Countryside […]

Espanola – Blind River skate to action-packed 6-6 OT draw

ESPANOLA, Ont. – A back and forth, high-scoring, Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest Friday at the Regional Recreation Complex saw the Espanola Paper Kings and Blind River Beavers skate to a thrilling 6-6 overtime tie. Blind River came out and bagged the night’s initial goal, 74 seconds into the proceedings, when Ryder Hill sent […]

Schedule announced for 2024 Junior A World Challenge

Canada East, Canada West, Sweden, United States to face off in Camrose, Alberta CAMROSE, Alta – Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), Hockey Alberta, NHL Central Scouting and the local organizing committee, has announced the tournament format and schedule for the 2024 Junior A World Challenge. The tournament, set for […]

GALLERY: Signoretti shines as Cubs roll over Paper Kings

Photos: Rob Fera – Points North Media SUDBURY, Ont. – Buoyed by a five-point night from Lucas Signoretti, and six power play markers from his Greater Sudbury Cubs teammates, they went on to crown the Espanola Paper Kings 11-1 Thursday night in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play at Gerry McCrory Countryside Complex. Fresh off […]

NOJHL names its BrokerLink Insurance 3 Stars of the Week

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Monday that the forward trio of Brant Romaniuk (Timmins Rock), Lucas Signoretti (Greater Sudbury Cubs) and Graydon Guthrie (Espanola Paper Kings), have been named its BrokerLink Insurance 3 Stars of the Week, for the period concluding Sept. 22. Brant Romaniuk, (F) Timmins Rock: Skating […]

GALLERY: Blind River doubles up Espanola

Photos – Helene Rancourt BLIND RIVER, Ont. – An Owen King tally midway through the match-up proved to be the game-winner Sunday afternoon as the Blind River Beavers went on to double-up the Espanola Paper Kings 4-2 in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League encounter at the Blind River Community Centre. The Beavers began the […]