Hockey

Soo Eagles begin play next Tuesday at Pullar Stadium

By Scott Nason “The Game”  ESPN 1400 thegamesportsshow.podbean.com The Soo Eagles return to Pullar Stadium Tuesday, October 13, and Wednesday October 14, as they host a pair of exhibition games against the U.S. National Development Under-17 team. Game time is 7 p.m. both nights, and tickets are available for purchase […]

Birds knock on Wood

Caleb Wood is crossing back over the International Bridge from the Soo Eagles to the Soo Thunderbirds in a Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League exchange. Hockey News North has confirmed that the 2000 birth year forward has been dealt from the Michigan-based Eagles to the Ontario-based Thunderbirds for future considerations. […]

Incoming on the Express

Two seasoned scouts — both based in Sault Ste. Marie — and a coach with major junior experience represent a trio of newcomers who have hopped aboard the Espanola Express during the summer. Brad Boyer and Chad Vresk have brought their scouting skills and command to the Express while Brent […]

CCHA WELCOMES THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS

St. Paul, Minn. – July 29, 2020 – The Central Collegiate Hockey Association Board of Directors has voted unanimously to welcome the University of St. Thomas as the league’s eighth program beginning with the 2021-22 season. “On behalf of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, I am pleased to welcome the […]

Laker Hockey Announces 2020-21 Captains

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State hockey program has announced that senior defenseman Lukas Kaelble has been named captain for the 2020-21 season. Senior defenseman Will Riedell, senior forward Hampus Eriksson and junior forward Ashton Calder will serve as alternate captains for the Lakers.  Kaelble has recorded […]

Return of the Rock stars

Rock and roll with a band of four. Timmins Rock of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League has a firm, formidable foundation to build on ahead of the 2020-2021 season. Hockey News North has confirmed that four Rock stars — goalie Ty Masternak and forwards Derek Seguin, Josh Dickson and […]

Six locals in the Bird house

Shop local. Stay local. Play local. Soo Thunderbirds of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League have been playing the local theme thus far this off season. To be sure, the Thunderbirds now have commitments from six local skaters — four returnees and two newcomers — ahead of the 2020-2021 season. […]

Business as unusual

These are unusual times. And in the hockey world, the so-called ‘new normal’ means the phrase ‘business as usual’ may no longer be applicable. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way lives are being led and how business is being conducted. And in the instance of hockey — which literally […]

Two more for the Birds

Another day. Another pair of returning commitments. Soo Thunderbirds general manager Trev Zachary has confirmed to Hockey News North that veteran forwards Avery Rebek and Kurtis Rogers will be returning to the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League team for another season. The return of Rebek and Rogers follows the day […]