Soo Thunderbirds crowned Dudley-Hewitt Cup champions THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The diminutive John Kleinhans came up big when his club needed him most. Only five-foot-eight in stature the 21-year-old netminder played like a giant Saturday evening, turning in a stellar 44-save performance to backstop the Soo Thunderbirds to a 5-3 victory over the Stouffville [...]
“Igloomaniac” Honour Wall
The region’s Junior A franchise is reaching out to its dedicated fans, alumni and corporate partners to participate in a unique fundraising endeavor. The Honour Wall will recognize those who “truly believe” and who “step up to the plate” to donate funds to ensure the long-term financial viability of the program. A panoramic photo of [...]
Elliot Lake joins NOJHL
Bobcats hunting in a new league By STEVE ANTUNES – The Elliot Lake Standard The Elliot Lake Bobcats hockey team is moving from the Greater Metro Hockey League to the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) next season. In addition, they will be unveiling a new logo. The announcements were made at an information session [...]
Gagne staying with Eskis for 2012/13
ESKIMOS: Club is looking to raise its budget for next season By CHRIS RIBAU – The Daily Press Paul Gagne has been at the helm of the Eskis for more than a decade and the 2012/13 season will be no different. Rumours have been circulating that Gagne was leaving the Abitibi Eskimos of the Northern [...]
Dudley-Hewitt Cup field set
THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The field of four teams for next week’s Dudley-Hewitt Cup in Thunder Bay has now been finalized. The Stouffville Spirit captured the final Dudley-Hewitt berth Friday in dramatic fashion as they rallied late to claim the Buckland Cup, emblematic of Ontario Junior Hockey League champions. Trailing the Whitby Fury 3-1 with [...]
Eskimos lose heartbreaker
NOJHL: Trappers find winning goal in overtime By CHRIS RIBAU – The Daily Press Game 5 was going to come down to one goal and it did. The North Bay Trappers of the Northern Ontario Junior ‘A’ Hockey League eliminated the Abitibi Eskimos 4-3 in overtime. It was a close checking contest from the get-go [...]
“Igloo-Maniac” Honour Wall
