Paper Kings outscore Lumberjacks 8-6

ESPANOLA, Ont. – A five-goal, third-period barrage helped Espanola Paper Kings rally past the Hearst Lumberjacks 8-6 in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League match-up Friday at the Regional Recreation Complex. An early offensive outburst, seven minutes into the contest, saw each side score twice in rapid succession. Hearst began the salvo when Liam Boswell […]

NOJHL 2023-24 season preview

SUDBURY, Ont. – Once again, Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League clubs are ready to compete on the ice, this time with the commencement of the 2023-24 regular season. All 12-member teams will take part in 58 games as part of the campaign, with 28 at home and an equal number on the road. Meanwhile, the […]

VIDEO: Beavers bounced in Cottage Cup semifinal; Paper Kings rally past Voodoos in consolation final

RENFREW, Ont. – Final day action at the Valley Cottage Cup preseason tournament in Renfrew, Ont., Sunday saw the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Blind River Beavers blanked 5-0 by the host Renfrew Wolves (CCHL) in semifinal action while the Espanola Paper Kings rallied past the Powassan Voodoos 6-5 in overtime in the VCC consolation […]

GALLERY: Beavers; Lumberjacks collect inter-league wins Saturday

SUDBURY, Ont. – It was another busy day of inter-league play for four Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League teams Saturday as they took on clubs from the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) and the Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL). The Blind River Beavers led the NOJHL contingent with two victories, in as many outings, […]

NOJHL sides go winless on the road Friday vs. inter-league competition

Photo: Leith Dunick / TBnewswatch.com SUDBURY, Ont. – A four-pack of Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League clubs saw action Friday with the Powassan Voodoos, Espanola Paper Kings and Blind River Beavers competing against Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) in the Valley Cottage Cup preseason tournament in Renfrew, Ont. Meanwhile, the Hearst Lumberjacks played their first […]

NOJHL announces preseason schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Monday its preseason schedule, heading into the start of the 2023-24 campaign. There are currently five exhibition contests scheduled for NOJHL venues, while several other league clubs will be taking part in a number of preseason tournaments in various parts of the province. On-ice […]

NOJHL returning to compete in Eastern Canada Cup this November

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Thursday that they will be competing in the Eastern Canada Cup All-Star Challenge, November 13-15 at the Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens in Trenton, Ont. The 10-team showcase, held in partnership with Bay of Quinte Tourism and City of Quinte West, will feature two […]

NOJHL announces 2023 Showcase schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Wednesday, the game schedule for its 2003 Showcase, which goes October 3-4 at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex in Sudbury. The two-day event will feature all 12 NOJHL member clubs taking part, with the results of each contest counting towards the overall league […]

Truro, N.S., to host 2023 World Junior A Challenge in December

CALGARY, Alta. — Hockey Canada, in conjunction with the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), announced Thursday that Truro, N.S., will host the 2023 World Junior A Challenge, which goes December 10-17. Top Canadian and international will be showcased at the eight-day event, which returns to Atlantic Canada for the fourth time and to Truro for […]

NOJHL announces 2023-24 schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Tuesday, the release of its 2023-24 regular season schedule. The 348-game slate will commence Thursday, Sept. 7 and will run through Sunday, March 17. Each of the 12 NOJHL-member clubs will have 58 match-ups on their respective dockets throughout the course of the campaign. […]