Hockey

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 […]

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 […]