HOCKEY CANADA STATEMENT ON RETURN TO HOCKEY IN CANADA

CALGARY, Alta. – The following is a statement on behalf of Hockey Canada from Tom Renney, chief executive officer, and Scott Smith, president and chief operating officer, on the return-to-hockey process in Canada. On March 12, the decision was made to cancel all Hockey Canada-sanctioned activities across the country. This was a difficult decision, but […]

A Q&A with CJHL President Brent Ladds

CALGARY, Alta. – During these uncertain times, the Canadian Junior Hockey League continues to work diligently with its member leagues, partners, Hockey Canada, the National Hockey League as well as local, provincial and federal health organizations on potential ‘Return to Play’ scenarios and other areas of interest. With that in mind, CJHL President Brent Ladds […]

NOJHL mourns passing of alumnus Quinn Robelle

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League is mourning the loss of one of its own following the passing of Quinn Robelle at just 23 years of age. Robelle passed away peacefully Thursday following a courageous battle with health issues. He spent two seasons in the NOJHL while suiting up on defence for […]

NOJHL by the Numbers: A 5-year window

SUDBURY, Ont. – The past five seasons has provided plenty of on-ice excellence in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. The NOJHL has compiled some totals from this five-year window that highlights some of its elite skaters, goaltenders and clubs during this span. POINT PRODUCTION: In terms of offensive production during the past half-decade, the […]

Remembering the Humboldt Broncos

  Thoughts still entrenched with those affected by the tragedy of April 6, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – The early evening of Friday, April 6, 2018 was a time that changed all of us forever. It has now been two years since the devastating tragedy shocked the Humboldt Broncos, their families, loved ones, the community of […]

The 2019-20 season sees 777 CJHL alumni play NCAA D-III hockey

CALGARY, Alta. – The 2019-20 season once again saw the Canadian Junior Hockey League well represented in the NCAA Division III ranks. Overall, a total of 777 CJHL alumni attended schools and played for NCAA D-III programs across the U.S. during the campaign. Each of the 10 leagues that comprise the CJHL all featured multiple […]

GALLERY: Cochrane holds off French River comeback

FRENCH RIVER – The Cochrane Crunch let a three-goal lead get away before eventually rebounding with a 4-3 victory over the French River Rapids Saturday in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play at Noelville Arena. The visiting Crunch skated out to an early lead that saw Nicholas Grandy open the scoring at nearly four and […]

GALLERY: Gold Miners finish strong in road win vs. French River

FRENCH RIVER – The Kirkland Lake Gold Miners broke open a one-goal game with four unanswered third period markers as they pulled out an eventual 6-2 victory over the French River Rapids in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League encounter Friday at Noelville Arena. French River was quick out of the gate, opening the night’s […]

Rayside-Balfour tops French River to rack up another decision

FRENCH RIVER – The surging Rayside-Balfour Canadians racked up another victory Saturday as they stumped the French River Rapids 7-2 in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play Saturday at Noelville Arena. Having yet to taste defeat in regulation time so far in 2020, Rayside-Balfour opened the scoring 8:17 into the contest at the Canadians rookie […]

GALLERY: Avery’s three points sends Rapids past Express

ESPANOLA, Ont. – Kyle Avery notched a pair of goals and helped set-up another as his three-point night paced the French River Rapids past the Espanola Express 5-3 Friday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League match-up at the Regional Recreation Complex. Jack Tos got the Rapids started offensively as he notched the lone marker […]