Sports

No tickets available at the door for Vikings opener

By Rosalind Russell – Ongoing construction in the lobby has led to no tickets being sold at the door for the Elliot Lake Vikings home opener tomorrow. The Vikings organization says they have received news from the city that the … Continue reading →

NOJHL Team Previews: Espanola Paper Kings

SUDBURY, Ont. – After finishing middle of the pack last season in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL), the Espanola Paper Kings will be looking to improve on that as they’ll attempt to qualify for the playoffs for a … Continue reading →

Elliot Lake’s Tyrina Cyr competing at national Special Olympics games

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Special Olympian, 27-year-old Tyrina Cyr, is out on the track prepping for national games, which take place later this month. The long-time athlete qualified for the Ontario team following competitions held in North Bay … Continue reading →

Greater Sudbury Cubs pull out of NOJHL

By Rosalind Russell – Hours after the new NOJHL schedule was released for 2026-27, the owners of the Greater Sudbury Cubs announced the have pulled out of the league. Robert Mazzuca, the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League commissioner acknowledged the … Continue reading →

NOJHL announces 2026-27 regular season schedule

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League finalized the majority of its 2026-27 regular season schedule.The 12 competing clubs will play a 52-game slate during the campaign, in a one-division format including the Blind River Beavers, Espanola … Continue reading →

CJHL announces Executive Committee for 2026-27 

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Sunday its Executive Committee for the 2026-27 season, following the completion of its Annual General Meeting held during the Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, in Summerside. Acclaimed for a … Continue reading →

Rogers Arena in Elliot Lake on budget and on schedule

By Rosalind Russell – The work continues on Rogers Arena in Elliot Lake, on budget and on schedule. Chris Perry of Perry & Perry Architects says the new knee braces to reinforce the roof trusses have all been installed, so … Continue reading →

Cheque to Espanola Minor Hockey

By Grant Lewis – Once again, the Lions Club is pleased to support Espanola Minor Hockey to the tune of $14,700. Coaches, parents and volunteers of this group certainly know how to sell those Catch the Ace tickets. At the … Continue reading →

Espanola Paper Kings season is over

By Rosalind Russell – Chase Thompson’s second power play goal of the night, coming 53 seconds into double overtime, helped the Hearst Lumberjacks outlast the Espanola Paper Kings 8-7 Wednesday evening in Game 4 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey … Continue reading →

NOJHL honours its own – Paper Kings’ Owen Smith Rookie of the Year

By Rosalind Russell – Sixteen-year-old Owen Smith, a forward with the Espanola Paper Kings, has been presented with the John Grignon Trophy – Rookie of the Year Award leading all in scoring with 60 points, including 24 tallies, in 51 … Continue reading →