Shop local. Stay local. Play local. Soo Thunderbirds of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League have been playing the local theme thus far this off season. To be sure, the Thunderbirds now have commitments from six local skaters — four returnees and two newcomers — ahead of the 2020-2021 season. […]
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Business as unusual
These are unusual times. And in the hockey world, the so-called ‘new normal’ means the phrase ‘business as usual’ may no longer be applicable. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way lives are being led and how business is being conducted. And in the instance of hockey — which literally […]
Two more for the Birds
Another day. Another pair of returning commitments. Soo Thunderbirds general manager Trev Zachary has confirmed to Hockey News North that veteran forwards Avery Rebek and Kurtis Rogers will be returning to the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League team for another season. The return of Rebek and Rogers follows the day […]
D-man Daca to Soo Eagles
Soo Eagles have committed to free agent defenseman Hayden Daca, Hockey News North has confirmed. The December, 2001 birth year skater spent the 2019-2020 season with the Elliot Lake Wildcats, who finished in last place in the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League. The Wildcats have since ceased operations ahead of […]
Back in the Bird house
A pair of local products have confirmed their planned return to the Soo Thunderbirds for the upcoming season. They are forwards Cooper Smyl and Brock Santa Maria. Both were rookies on a Thunderbirds team that finished in third place in the West Division of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League […]
Abby Roque finishes collegiate career as one of the greatest players in a storied Badger program
It was a busy senior season for Abby Roque, but the Wisconsin standout forward wouldn’t have it any other way. Roque spent the last 10 months building a resume that put her in the conversation as one of the top collegiate players in the country, helping lead the Badgers to […]
Laker Hockey Announces 2019-20 Team Awards
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (LSSU)- The Lake Superior State hockey team announced the program’s annual awards for the 2019-20 season on Monday, March 30. Junior forward Chase Gamelin was named the recipient of the Gay Blade Award, which is awarded to the athlete who brings laughs, personality and humor to […]
Lakers Season Ends with a 3-1 Loss to Bemidji State in the WCHA Quarterfinals
BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Lake Superior State hockey team fell to the No. 10 Bemidji State Beavers by a final score of 3-1 in the third game of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Quarterfinals on Sunday, March 8 at the Sanford Center in Bemidji, Minn. With the loss, the […]
Wisconsin’s Abby Roque Named 2019-20 WCHA Player of the Year
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Mar. 5, 2020 – The Women’s League of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association is proud to recognize Wisconsin senior forward Abby Roque as its 2019-20 WCHA Player of the Year, presented by Sterling Trophy. Roque, who was named the WCHA Offensive Player of the Year on Wednesday, […]
Badgers’ Abby Roque named WCHA offensive player of the year
University of Wisconsin senior center Abby Roque was named Wednesday as the Western Collegiate Hockey Association offensive player of the year. Roque scored 17 goals and had 38 points in 24 league games. On Tuesday, she was named one of three finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Award as the top […]