Hockey

Lake Superior State Ranked Sixth in WCHA Preseason Poll

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) has announced the results of the 2020-21 Preseason Media Poll on Monday, Nov. 9. Lake Superior State was picked to finish in the sixth spot, receiving 44 total points. Defending WCHA regular-season champion Minnesota State is the unanimous favorite to repeat as […]

NOJHL to return to play!

Junior ‘A’ hockey is soon to return to northeastern Ontario. Having received the go ahead from the various public health officials, the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League is set to begin the 2020-2021 regular season in mid November. With safety precautions and guidelines in place, first pucks are poised to […]

Tyler Bertuzzi thrilled to remain in Hockeytown

Restricted free agent awarded a one-year contract on Tuesday after arbitration hearing DETROIT — After drafting 12 players and adding eight more in free agency earlier this month, the Detroit Red Wings’ extraordinarily busy transactional offseason continued Tuesday when forward Tyler Bertuzzi was granted a one-year, $3.5 million contract by […]

Lake Superior State Hockey Announces 2020-21 Season Schedule

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Lake Superior State hockey, in conjunction with the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA), has released its schedule for the 2020-21 season.  The Lakers schedule consists of 25 games total, including seven non-conference meetings and 18 conference games. All contests will be played against WCHA opponents this […]

Junior hockey’s return to play

Could this be the beginning of more junior hockey action? The news that the 12 teams representing the Saskatchewan Jr. Hockey League have been cleared for an immediate return to the playing of games might be taken as good news for the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League. As the province […]

Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill on “The Game” ESPN 1400

By Scott Nason“The Game” ESPN 1400TheGameSportsShow.podbean.com Tune into ESPN 1400 on Monday night from 6-8 p.m., to the Twin Sault’s only local, regional, and national sports show “The Game”.  Special guests include Sault Ste. Marie native and head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, Jeff Blashill, who will talk about […]

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 […]