Rapids sign Oshawa Generals draft pick

The French River Rapids are excited to announce the signing of Hunter Brazier of Val Caron, Ontario. Hunter was recently drafted in the 9th Round by the Oshawa Generals of the OHL. Hunter comes to the Rapids from the Sudbury Wolves Minor Midget AAA program where he was captain and leader of his successful team. […]

Frappier new Rapids bench boss

Shawn Frappier, head coach of the AAA Sudbury Wolves Minor Midgets, barks out instructions during a hockey game at McClelland arena in Copper Cliff, Ont. on Friday December 23, 2016. John Lappa/Sudbury Star/Postmedia Network By Ben Leeson, Sudbury Star Friday, May 11, 2018 1:59:55 EDT PM “As much as I’m all about development, I’m a sore […]

Rapids’ Sherry Bassin visits Humboldt

It’s been nearly two weeks since the tragic bus accident occurred in Saskatchewan that took the lives of 16 people and injured 13 others and people from around the world are still coming forward to pay tribute and honour those who lost their lives and help the families affected by it. On Tuesday afternoon, Edmonton […]

Siau looking like late-round gem

French River Rapids forward Levi Siau (93) battles for the puck against Timmins Rock forward Jordan Picard (14) during NOJHL action at McIntyre Arena in Timmins, Ont. on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Thomas Perry/Postmedia Network By Ben Leeson, Sudbury Star Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:08:09 EST PM Pursuing a hockey career means embracing travel, a fact […]

Rapids acquire elite netminder

The French River Rapids are very pleased to announce the signing of goalie Spencer Eschyschyn from Kamloops, British Columbia. Spencer comes to the Rapids after a successful campaign in the SIJHL with the English River Miners Hockey Club. Some of Spencer’s accomplishments in the 2016-2017 season include a team high 7 game winning streak with […]

Nat’s Calisti bolsters Rapids “D”

The French River Rapids are very pleased to announce the signing of Stephen Calisti. Stephen comes to the Rapids from the GTHL Toronto Nationals AAA Midget program where he was a leader on his team and the anchor of their the powerplay. The Nats were the best team in the GTHL and were the #1 […]

Loft joins Rapids

The French River Rapids Jr A Hockey Club is excited to announce the signing of Connor Loft. Connor comes to the Rapids from the GTHL Mississauga Reps Midget AAA program where he was captain of his team. He also played 23 games in the past two seasons with the Mississauga Chargers of the OJHL. “Connor […]

Rapids ink Dupuis and Lafortune

The French River Rapids Jr A Hockey Club is proud to announce the signing of Spencer Dupuis and Chad Lafortune. Spencer Dupuis joins our team after a successful year as the Captain of the AAA New Liskeard Cubs. As well as being a shutdown defenceman with the Cubs, Spencer also played 15 games with the […]

NOJHL notebook : Off-season outlook

NORTHERN ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE NOJHL NETWORK MEDIA UPDATE Release Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 NOJHL notebook: Off-season outlook SUDBURY, Ont. – While one Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League season has come to a close, preparations are already underway for the upcoming campaign. LEAGUE MEETINGS: The NOJHL’s Spring Congress meetings were held June 7-8 in Sudbury […]