Batallion call up Express goalie

PRESS RELEASE Espanola, Ontario The North Bay Battalion have called up Espanola Express goaltender Logan Sawka to address their current goaltending vacancies. Sawka  a 1997 birth year, Calgary Alberta native, finds himself travelling down Highway 17 to join the OHL Battalion Club. With both goaltenders sidelined by injuries, the Battalion look to Sawka to join […]

Express add experience to coaching staff

The Espanola Express are proud to announce the appointment of new Associate Coach Dennis Martindale to their coaching staff. Dennis brings an extensive amount of experience at multiple ranks to the Express club. “Coach Dennis has played at several levels in his career as a hockey player”, stated General Manager Chad Clarke. “He has played […]

Express double up Beavers 4-2

NORTHERN ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE NOJHL NETWORK MEDIA UPDATE Release Date: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 Espanola doubles up Blind River 4-2 ESPANOLA, Ont. – The Espanola Express got the game-winning goal and an assist from Nate Viberg to help them double up the visiting Blind River Beavers 4-2 in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League […]

Player signing alert

PRESS RELEASE ESPANOLA EXPRESS The Express have added more size and experience to their defensive core with the addition of 19 year old Cory Ellerton. “Cory will add speed and size to the back end, which has a considerably different look then last years group,” commented Express GM Scott Ginson. The big 6’3″, 199lbs defenceman comes to Espanola from […]

From NAHL to NOJHL

PRESS RELEASE ESPANOLA EXPRESS The Express have added another 96 birth year forward with a scoring touch. Signed to play the upcoming 2016-2017 season for Espanola is 6’0″ 185lbs Nathan Viberg. The speedy right winger hails from Orland Park, Illionois and becomes the 5th U.S. born player to sign with the Express this season. Last season Viberg […]

Express add scoring touch

PRESS RELEASE ESPANOLA EXPRESS The latest player joing the Express train for the upcoming 2016-2017 season is Terrace Bay, On. native Tristan Salesse. The 20 year old 5’11” 180lbs forward comes to Espanola via trade with the Timmins Rock. The skilled veteran posted 34 goals and 41 assists for 75 points in 43 games last […]

3 Local players board the Express train

ESPANOLA EXPRESS PRESS RELEASE 3 local players will be suiting up to play for the Express for the upcoming 2016-2017 NOJHL Season. All 3 players played for the Express last year and are a welcomed addition to this years squad. Espanola native Riley Nadeau will be joining the Express again this season. The 98 birth year, speedy forward […]

Coach McCarthy signs pro contract

ESPANOLA EXPRESS PRESS RELEASE Espanola Express Head Coach Tom McCarthy has had a storied career with major success as a high end scoring forward, Playing for the likes of the Oshawa Generals, Minnesota North Stars, Boston Bruins and in Europe with Asiago. Many would think that the plethera of dreams and goals that have been achieved at this […]

2 Americans return on the Express train

Espanola Express Press Release The Espanola Express are proud to announce the return of two 20 year olds from the United States for the upcoming 2016-2017 season. Returning to the Express blue line will be the big Pulaski, Wisconsin native, #7 Riley Tilot. Last season Tilot logged big minutes as he proved to be a […]

Express add 2 new players

Press Release Espanola Express Jr. “A” Hockey Club The Espanola Express are happy to announce that 2 new players have punched their tickets to join the Express train. Joining the Express family for the 2016-2017 season is 1997 birth year defenceman Jamison Westaby. The Sioux Falls, South Dakota native played the last two seasons with the […]