GALLERY: Beavers bounce Eagles

Photos: Helene Rancourt BLIND RIVER, Ont. – The Blind River Beavers saw Joshua Thompson tally twice, as part of a 5-2 home ice triumph over the Soo Eagles Sunday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League matinee at the Blind River Community Centre. Pressing the play deep in Sault Ste. Marie territory late in the […]

GALLERY: Beavers come back to clip Paper Kings

Photos: Helene Rancourt BLIND RIVER, Ont. – The Blind River Beavers rode the strength of three third period goals to pull out a 3-1 come from behind victory over the Espanola Paper Kings Saturday in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action at the Blind River Community Centre. A tightly contested match-up saw the two sides […]

McGill research reveals positive impact of CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program in Canadian Junior Hockey League

(Montreal/Toronto, Jan. 26, 2023) – A new report by McGill University Faculty of Education researchers shows Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario’s Talk Today program is making a positive impact on athletes in the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL). Talk Today in the CJHL: An evaluation of a mental health program in junior hockey provides […]

CJHL League-by-League glance

TORONTO – With the upcoming playoffs approaching for each of the members of the Canadian Junior Hockey League, here’s some current numbers and notes on each of nine CJHL leagues: LEAGUE MHL PRESIDENT Troy Dumville LEAGUE LEADERS   WINNING PERCENTAGE   TEAM WIN % Yarmouth Jr. A Mariners .773 Edmundston Blizzard .681 Truro Bearcats .677 […]

GALLERY: Minns pots pair as Blind River wins in Espanola

ESPANOLA, Ont. – Caleb Minns had a pair of goals, including the game-winner, as the Blind River Beavers went on to defeat the Espanola Paper Kings 7-2 in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Sunday matinee at the Regional Recreation Complex. Coming off a home ice defeat Saturday evening, Blind River came out with a […]

GALLERY: Elliot Lake returns to win column with victory in Blind River

Photos: Helene Rancourt BLIND RIVER. Ont. – The Elliot Lake Red Wings saw Zachary Vickerman tally twice to help them defeat the Blind River Beavers 3-1 at the Blind River Community Centre Saturday in snapping a lengthy Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League winless drought in the process.   Following a scoreless opening 20 minutes, Elliot […]

VIDEO / GALLERY: Beavers collect road win over Red Wings

Photos: Northern Exposures Photography ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – The Blind River Beavers bounced back from an early deficit and used the strength of three second period tallies to skate to a 4-1 victory over the Elliot Lake Red Wings Wednesday night in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play at Centennial Arena. Opening the night’s scoring near […]

NOJHL names its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday that goaltenders Charlie Burns (Blind River Beavers) and Landon Miller (Soo Thunderbirds) as well as forward Samuel Assinewai (Greater Sudbury Cubs) have been named its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week, for the period wrapping up January 15. CHARLIE BURNS, (G) BLIND RIVER […]

VIDEO / GALLERY: Burns posts NOJHL-leading 5th shutout as Beavers blank Eagles

Photos: Helene Rancourt BLIND RIVER, Ont. – The Blind River Beavers rode the goaltending of Charlie Burns, who registered his Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League-leading fifth shutout of the season, as he went on to blank the Soo Eagles 3-0 Saturday at the Blind River Community Centre. The Beavers held a good edge in shots […]

VIDEO / GALLERY: Beavers halt Thunderbirds winning streak at 10

Photos: Bob Davies SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – A coast-to-coast dash by Blind River Beavers defenceman Andrey Manov with 3:15 remaining in regulation proved to be the game-winner in his club’s 5-4 victory over the Soo Thunderbirds in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League get together Wednesday at John Rhodes Community Centre. Setting an early […]