NOJHL names its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday that the forward trio of Nicolas Pigeon (Timmins Rock), Ryan Goral (French River Rapids) and Cole Delarosbil (Soo Thunderbirds) have been named its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending March 6. NICOLAS PIGEON, (F) TIMMINS ROCK – Helping the […]

GALLERY: Rapids derail Express

Photos: Dal Photography FRENCH RIVER – The French River Rapids exploded for eight goals in under a 14-minute span in the second period as part of an eventual 18-4 dismantling of the Espanola Express in the tally-laden Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League affair Saturday evening at Noelville Arena. Finding the back of the net was not […]

GALLERY: Rapids get past Express in OT

ESPANOLA, Ont. – A Cooper Bowman unassisted power play effort with 34 seconds remaining in overtime lifted the French River Rapids to a narrow 3-2 win over the Espanola Express Friday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League game at the Regional Recreation Complex. After a scoreless opening 20 minutes, French River broke the deadlock […]

GALLERY: Bowman buries late winner as Rapids outscore Gold Miners

Photos: Allyson Demers KIRKLAND LAKE, Ont. – A Cooper Bowman marker in the final minute of regulation was the decider as the French River Rapids outscored the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners 8-7 in a goal-filled Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League affair Wednesday at the Joe Mavrinac Community Complex. Kirkland Lake got off to a good […]

GALLERY: Metivier spotless as Thunderbirds blank Rapids

Photos: Dal Photography NOELVILLE – Soo Thunderbirds goalkeeper Noah Metivier was spotless Sunday as he turned aside all 27 shots that he was initially credited to have faced to post his third shutout of the season in guiding his club to a 6-0 win over the French River Rapids in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League […]

A first for French River

By Randy Russon February 24, 2022 At last, there is cause for celebration on the French River. For the first time in their Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League history, the French River Rapids will be a part of the playoff picture. With a record of 19-18-1 and with 10 games to play in the regular season, […]

GALLERY: Antoine hat trick lifts Red Wings over Rapids

Photos: Northern Exposures ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – Riding the strength of an Alex Antoine hat trick, the Elliot Lake Red Wings went on to defeat the French River Rapids 5-4 Friday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League get together at Centennial Arena. A free-wheeling first frame saw each team tally twice during the opening half […]

GALLERY: Sudbury strikes late to edge French River

Photos: Sudbury Light Event Photography SUDBURY, Ont. – A Josh Boucher goal with 2:09 remaining in regulation was the game-winner, which lifted the Greater Sudbury Cubs to a narrow 3-2 triumph over the French River Rapids in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play Thursday at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. After a scoreless opening frame, French […]

NOJHL names its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday that Dominik Godin (French River Rapids); Noah Zeppa (Soo Thunderbirds) and Tyler Schwindt (Timmins Rock) have been named its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending February 20. DOMINIK GODIN, (F) FRENCH RIVER RAPIDS – A four-pack of quality special […]