• Nickolau, Tbirds shut out Fresno to remain unbeaten

    Nickolau, Tbirds shut out Fresno to remain unbeaten

    Four games into their first season not much could have gone better for the Las Vegas Thunderbirds (4-0-0-0) who sit alone atop the WSHL Western Division. A number of franchise “firsts” have happened including the first shutout on October 12 against the Fresno Monsters. 18-year old goaltender Michael Nickolau secured his name in the team…

  • OCN Storm blow past North Stars in KJHL opener

    OCN Storm blow past North Stars in KJHL opener

    Season 8 of the OCN Storm kicked off Friday night at Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre with the home team dominating the Norway House North Stars. The Storm offense pounded the visiting goalkeeper with 58 shots on their way to a 6-1 victory. Fans waiting for the first goal of the season did not have much…

  • Blues, Blizzard split weekend series

    Blues, Blizzard split weekend series

    Winnipeg Blues were at the GLMC this weekend for a pair of MJHL matchups with the OCN Blizzard with each team taking two points. After six games the Blizzard have a record of 2-4-0-0. OCN outshot the visitors in both games, but ran into a hot goaltender on Friday losing 3-1. Cooper Hatfield made 36…

  • Thunderbirds tame Monsters in WSHL debut

    Thunderbirds tame Monsters in WSHL debut

    Expansion team Las Vegas Thunderbirds made their Western States Hockey League debut last night dazzling the home crowd with a dominant 5-1 victory over the Fresno Monsters. The teams meet again today at SoBe Ice Arena with puck drop scheduled for 5:05 PM. From the opening faceoff it was clear this was no ordinary expansion…

  • OCN Blizzard earn first victory at MJHL Showcase

    OCN Blizzard earn first victory at MJHL Showcase

    Beginning a new season with a pair of losses is not how any team would like to start, but the OCN Blizzard have had many positive things to build on. An 3-1 opening night loss to the red-hot Waywayseecappo Wolverines was followed by a 6-4 road defeat at the hands of the Winkler Flyers. That…

  • OCN Storm acquire Monias from Islanders

    OCN Storm acquire Monias from Islanders

    OCN Storm are pleased to announce the acquisition of veteran forward Keith Monias from the Cross Lake Islanders in exchange for future considerations. Monias adds more firepower to a veteran-heavy roster as the Storm seek their first Keystone Junior Hockey League title. A product of the Cross Lake minor hockey program, Monias has put up…