NOJHL announces initial set of preseason games

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Tuesday its initial set of preseason games, which are a prelude to the upcoming 2019-20 regular season. There are currently seven games on the exhibition docket with any additional contests to be announced by the league when they become finalized. Kicking off the preseason slate […]

NOJHL releases its 2019-20 regular season schedule

League Showcase set for Oct. 15-16 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; NOJHL to also take part in MJHL/SJHL event in January SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Thursday it’s regular season schedule for the upcoming 2019-20 campaign. Each of the league’s 12 member clubs will compete in 56 contests with 27 […]

Sherry Bassin to return as adviser

Veteran coach Corey Bricknell is returning to the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League. French River Rapids of the NOJHL have hired the 43-year-old Bricknell as their new bench boss. Randy Russon  – Sault This Week More from Randy Russon Bricknell will take over coaching duties from Paul Frustaglio, who remains with the Rapids as president […]

Rapids name Corey Bricknell new Head Coach

Sudbury, Ont. – May 13, 2019 – The French River Rapids Hockey Club of the Northern Ontario Jr. A Hockey League are excited to announce that Corey Bricknell will take over as Head Coach. Corey was drafted in the OHL by the Newmarket Royals in the 92 draft. He was the 60th pick overall and […]

In Loving Memory of the Humboldt Broncos

Remembering all those affected by the tragedy of April 6, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Friday, April 6, 2018 was a day that shook the Humboldt Broncos, their families, loved ones, the community of Humboldt, Sask., the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, the Canadian Junior Hockey League, Hockey Canada, the entire hockey world and country, along with […]

GALLERY: Powassan picks up 3rd in East with narrow decision over French River

POWASSAN, Ont. – A Cade Herd goal with 5:13 remaining proved to be the game-winner as the Powassan Voodoos went on to edge the French River Rapids 5-4 Thursday evening in the regular season finale of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s 2018-19 campaign held at the Powassan Sportsplex. The result means Powassan finishes third […]

GALLERY: Gold Miners secure 2nd in NOJHL East with 6-5 decision over Rapids

KIRKLAND LAKE, Ont. – An action-packed 11-goal night saw the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners outlast the French River Rapids 6-5 in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League match-up Wednesday at the Joe Mavrinac Community Complex. The Rapids came out quickly collecting a 2-0 lead in this one as Will Frustaglio and Connor Loft put the […]

GALLERY: Powassan skates to 7-5 road win over French River

NOELVILLE – The Powassan Voodoos saw five different skaters register three points to help lead their side to a 7-5 triumph over the French River Rapids Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League match-up Wednesday night at Noelville Arena. It took the visiting Voodoos less than two minutes to open the night’s scoring as Gabinien Kioki collected […]

GALLERY: Rock holds off Rapids power play to pick-up 7-3 road win

NOELVILLE – The Timmins Rock withstood a trio of power play goals from Connor Loft of the French River Rapids before eventually prevailing with a 7-3 road victory in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League match-up Sunday at Noelville Arena. Timmins started off the day with the contest’s opening marker 6:19 in as Rock defenceman […]