Tag: LJHL

  • Central Canada Cup preview

    Central Canada Cup preview

    Two teams from both Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario are set to meet in Thunder Bay on April 20-23 in the Central Canada Cup. Representing the Lakehead Junior Hockey League Schreiber Falcons (18-4-1-1) Jackson Buffone – 12 goals, 23 assists Owen Keene – 12 goals, 23 assists Noah Francis – 15 goals, 7 assists Matthew Valiquette…

  • Nipigon Elks announce tryout dates

    Nipigon Elks announce tryout dates

    The Nipigon Elks are pleased to announce their upcoming schedule. Returning, signed and Invited players will be attending the three evaluative sessions scheduled for: August 26: 6:00-7:00 pm August 27: 1:00-2:30 pm August 29: 10:00-11:00 pm All skates scheduled for Port Arthur Arena. Cost $60.00. Any unattached/unsigned players may attend by contacting Coach Sutherland prior…

  • Nipigon Elks, Black Bear Sports announce affiliation

    Nipigon Elks, Black Bear Sports announce affiliation

    The Nipigon Elks of the Lakehead Junior Hockey League (LJHL) is excited to announce a team affiliation agreement with the Black Bear Sports Group and specifically the Black Bear Group’s Junior Hockey Teams. These teams include the Maryland Black Bears of the NAHL, Mercer Chiefs (NCDC) as well as Team Maryland (EHL). “Our team’s association and agreement with…

  • Schreiber Falcons sweep series against Nipigon

    Schreiber Falcons sweep series against Nipigon

    A new-look Schreiber Falcons took to the ice for the first time last week and were 2-0 by the end of the two-game series with the Niipigon Elks. The Lakehead Junior Hockey League games took place at the Thunder Bay Tournament Centre due to COVID-19 restrictions. In the opener played on December 17 the Falcons…

  • Ben Erwin hat trick powers Northern Hawks past Bandits

    Ben Erwin hat trick powers Northern Hawks past Bandits

    Former SIJHL forward Ben Erwin had another big night for the Thunder Bay Northern Hawks scoring a hat trick to lead his team past the Thunder Bay Bandits 4-2. Drew Safronuk opened scoring in the game on a goal assisted by Devlyn McGwire. Ben Erwin quickly made it 2-0 with help from Stephen Tocheri. An Erwin powerplay tally…

  • Northern Hawks double up Bandits in LJHL opener

    Northern Hawks double up Bandits in LJHL opener

    Thunder Bay Northern Hawks were rude hosts to the Thunder Bay Bandits on Thursday night defeating the debut team 8-4. It was the LJHL regular season opener for both teams. It was a close game for two periods between the two Junior B city rivals. The Northern Hawks and Bandits were tied 2-2 after one…