Noah Serre scores 2, sets up another as Canadians clip Wildcats

ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – A night after having their home opener spoiled by the Elliot Lake Wildcats Thursday, the Rayside-Balfour Canadians returned the favour Friday by getting two goals and an assist from Noah Serre to help them skate to a 5-2 decision in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action at Centennial Arena. The opening […]

Elliot Lake takes NOJHL season opener over Rayside-Balfour

CHELMSFORD, Ont. – A pair of David Dedo third period tallies helped the Elliot Lake Wildcats pull out a 4-1 victory over the Rayside-Balfour Canadians Thursday evening in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s 2017-18 regular season opener at Chelmsford Arena. A first period power play helped the Wildcats pick up the initial tally of […]

NOJHL’s Voodoos; Wildcats earn recognition in CJHL’s Top 20 preseason rankings

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Thursday itsTop 20 preseason rankings for the upcoming 2017-18 campaign with Penticton Vees (BCHL) being slotted in at No. 1 overall. The preseason rankings, compiled by an independent scouting service, were based upon a variety of factors, which includes the league in which the teams […]

NHL, NHLPA unveil hockey’s Declaration of Principles

Photo credit: Jared Silber/NHLI-Getty Images NEW YORK, N.Y. – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) today unveiled hockey’s Declaration of Principles – developed by and for hockey stakeholders – to advance policies, programs and initiatives, while inspiring fans, players and communities to create the best possible experience for […]

Wildcats and Beavers battle to 4-4 2OT draw

ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – A Logan Freiburger marker with 68 seconds remaining in regulation helped the Elliot Lake Wildcats pull out an eventual 4-4 double overtime tie with the Blind River Beavers Friday evening in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League preseason contest at Centennial Arena. Elliot Lake started strong in the first period grabbing […]

Elliot Lake sinks Blind River

BLIND RIVER, Ont. – The Elliot Lake Wildcats rode the strength of three power play goals to help them skate to a 5-1 victory over the Blind River Beavers Thursday night in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League preseason action at the Blind River Community Centre. It was all Elliot Lake in the opening 20 minutes […]

NOJHL team preseason preview: Elliot Lake Wildcats

SUDBURY, Ont. – With nearly half of their total roster returning to compete on Centennial Arena ice, and throughout the entire Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League this season, optimism is high for the Elliot Lake Wildcats. Busily formalizing their line-up through on-ice sessions, and the like, heading into their preseason opener Thursday at Blind River, […]

NOJHL releases its 2017 preseason schedule

SUDBURY – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday its 2017 preseason schedule. There are currently 21 contests on the exhibition slate with game action set to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 29 as the French River Rapids host the Espanola Express at 7:30 p.m. at Noelville Arena in the first of a home-and-home set […]

NOJHL announces league Showcase schedule

SUDBURY – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday the schedule for its upcoming Showcase, Oct. 10-11, at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex in Sudbury. All 12 NOJHL member clubs will take to the ice twice at the Showcase with each of those match-ups counting towards the regular season standings. Each day of […]

Truro, N.S., readies to host 2017 World Junior A Challenge

HOCKEY CANADA/CANADIAN JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Media Update Release date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Truro, N.S., readies to host 2017 World Junior A Challenge Ticket sales launch April 13 to international showcase of Junior A hockey talent TRURO, N.S. – Fans can start locking in their attendance at the 2017 World Junior A Challenge beginning this […]