Zimmer lifts Beavers over Eagles in OT

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A Trevor Zimmer goal with under a minute to go in overtime gave the Blind River Beavers a 3-2 victory over the Soo Eagles Saturday evening at Pullar Stadium in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League match-up. Needing just a few shifts to strike first, visiting Blind River saw Jesse […]

Cubs; Lumberjacks; Beavers among CJHL winning percentage leaders

CJHL Winning Percentage Leaders (As of Oct. 21 – .700 or higher) TEAM LEAGUE GP W L OTL SOL PTS WIN% Battlefords North Stars SJHL 13 12 0 0 1 25 .962 Milton Menace OJHL 13 12 0 1 0 25 .962 Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL 16 15 1 0 0 30 .938 Collingwood Blues […]

GALLERY: Thunderbirds collect shootout win vs. Beavers

Photos: Bob Davies SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. –  A Youssef Chaouachi tally in the fifth round of the shootout held up as the difference maker Wednesday evening as the Soo Thunderbirds pulled out a narrow 2-1 decision over the Blind River Beavers in a hard-fought Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League West Division match-up at John […]

Schedule announced for World Jr. A Challenge

CORNWALL, Ont. – The World Junior A Challenge is set to make its return for the first time since 2019, and Cornwall will host two Canadian teams and three international entries at the 4,800-seat Cornwall Civic Complex, Dec. 11-18. The 2022 World Junior A Challenge represents a partnership between Hockey Canada, the Canadian Junior Hockey […]

Cubs pace NOJHL clubs in latest CJHL rankings

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday that the Milton Menace (OJHL) have taken over the leaderboard in the latest edition of its Top 20 Rankings, which applies for the period concluding October 16. Milton, who have yet to lose in regulation play so far this season, boast a solid 12-0-0-1 […]

GALLERY: Timmins takes one in Blind River

Photos: Helene Rancourt BLIND RIVER, Ont. – A Brady Harroun man advantage effort with 7:14 remaining in regulation proved to be the game-winner as the Timmins Rock skated to a 3-2 triumph over the Blind River Beavers in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Sunday matinee at the Blind River Community Centre. Neither side would […]

GALLERY: Hearst gets by Blind River in shootout

Photos: Helene Rancourt BLIND RIVER, Ont. – A crafty Zachary Demers shootout marker proved to be the decider as the Hearst Lumberjacks went on to defeat the Blind River Beavers 4-3 in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action Saturday at the Blind River Community Centre. Taking advantage of a turnover at the Hearst blueline, the […]

CJHL Power Numbers: Blind River Beavers (NOJHL)

CALGARY, Alta. – Heading into mid-October, a group of Canadian Junior Hockey League clubs are off to solid starts in the 2022-23 campaign. Here’s a look at the ‘Power Numbers’ of the top teams, currently leading the way, in their respective CJHL league: MHL: Summerside Western Capitals Head Coach: Billy McGuigan Website: gocapsgo.ca Twitter: @SsideCapitals […]

GALLERY: Thunderbirds halt Beavers winning streak at 8

Photos: Helene Rancourt BLIND RIVER, Ont. – A trio of third period tallies broke open a tie game as the Soo Thunderbirds went on to skate to a 4-1 triumph over the Blind River Beavers Tuesday evening in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action at the Blind River Community Centre. Some diligence behind the net […]

NOJHL’s Beavers up to 12th in latest CJHL rankings

CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday that the Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) have been tabbed the new No. 1 rated side in its latest edition of the Top 20 Rankings. In moving into top spot in the latest listings, concluding Oct. 9, the soaring Stars have reeled off 10 consecutive […]