SUDBURY, Ont. – While it’s the off-season, performances by players during the course of the 2018-19 Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League campaign has helped to add to an ever-growing compilation of those who have signed on to move to the next level in the game. The latest league advancement is Blind River Beavers veteran defenceman […]

Press Release Espanola, On. The Espanola Express are proud to announce that Head Coach Dave Clancy has signed a 2 year contract extension and will be returning as bench boss after his first season with the Express . Clancy’s hard work and determination has paid off in dividends and he has been rewarded with the […]

Press Release Espanola, On. The Espanola Express have announced the date to their only Northern Ontario tryout camp. This will be your only chance to attend a walk on open tryout camp for the Express. The Camp will be held on Saturday May 11th and Sunday May 12th in Sudbury at the Gerry McCrory Countryside […]

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 […]

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Friday its respective player, defenceman, goaltender and rookie of the month for February. PLAYER OF THE MONTH – MAX GRIFFIOEN, (F) HEARST LUMBERJACKS: In nine outings during the time frame, Griffioen etched his name on the score sheet in all of them helping Hearst move […]

ESPANOLA, Ont. – The Rayside-Balfour Canadians withstood a third period comeback bid by the Espanola Express before eventually prevailing with a 4-2 victory in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League encounter Friday night at the Regional Recreation Complex. After defeating the Express on home ice Thursday, Rayside-Balfour kept it going in the first frame Friday […]

CHELMSFORD, Ont. – Breaking open a one-goal game, the Rayside-Balfour Canadians rode the strength of a trio of unanswered tallies in the second period to send them on their way to an 7-3 triumph over the Espanola Express Thursday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest at Chelmsford Arena. Kicking off the match-up was […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – A Spencer Van Tiem tally 15 minutes into the second period held up as the game-winner as the Soo Thunderbirds held off the Espanola Express 5-3 Wednesday in a back and forth Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League affair at John Rhodes Community Centre. Skating in his first NOJHL contest of […]

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League has announced the following venue changes and make-up dates for a number of previously postponed and upcoming contests. Due to the fact that Centennial Arena in Elliot Lake remains closed as crews work in removing snow and ice off the roof of the facility, the Elliot […]

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League has announced that two of its scheduled games today (Sunday, Feb. 24) have been postponed. Both the Soo Eagles at Rayside-Balfour Canadians and Espanola Express at Soo Thunderbirds games have been called off due to Eagles and Express charter bus companies cancelling due to the expected […]