Sports
Beavers blank Paper Kings in Espanola
ESPANOLA, Ont. – A couple of late second period goals and the first Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League shutout for Ian Wintle sent the Blind River Beavers on their way to a 3-0 triumph over the Espanola Paper Kings Saturday … Continue reading
Students enjoy golf tournament
By Rosalind Russell – Last week, Grade seven and eight students from 11 Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools took part in the annual CSC Nouvelon elementary schools golf tournament held at the Twin Stacks Golf Club in Coniston. The four-player … Continue reading
Cubs convincing in home win over Paper Kings
SUDBURY, Ont. – The high-flying Greater Sudbury Cubs picked up multi-point efforts from seven different skaters as part of a convincing 9-2 decision over the Espanola Paper Kings Sunday in a feisty Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League matinee at Gerry … Continue reading
Paper Kings rally to sink Rapids
FRENCH RIVER – The Espanola Paper Kings stormed back from a three-goal second period deficit in rallying past the French River Rapids 6-5 Sunday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League game at Noelville Arena. The hometown Rapids got the … Continue reading
Annual Espanola Ball tourney a great success
The pitches of the mound were awesome, the dirt was stirred up around the bases and the cheers rebounded around the diamond last weekend with the hosting of the Espanola Annual Mixed Baseball Tournament 2023. Teams took part in three … Continue reading
When old is made new again – new owner and rebranding for Elliot Lake NOJHL team
By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Board of Directors announced yesterday it has approved the membership transfer of the Elliot Lake Red Wings from Paul Noad to life-long Elliot Lake area resident Jef Jarmovitch.The new-look club … Continue reading
Atikameksheng versus Serpent River
By Rosalind Russell – The Junior and senior baseball teams of Atikameksheng and Serpent River First Nations demonstrated true sportsmanship and hard work at a recent tournament.The youth participated in practices and games at home and away where they learned … Continue reading
NOJHL releases its 2023-24 regular season schedule
SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Tuesday, the release of its 2023-24 regular season schedule. The 348-game slate will commence Thursday, Sept. 7 and will run through Sunday, March 17. Each of the 12 NOJHL-member … Continue reading
Espanola Lions Club Makes Donates to Soccer
By Grant Lewis – What do 250 enthusiastic kids, 5 student volunteer coaches, over 6 volunteer adult coaches and hundreds of keen spectators, all have in common? SOCCER!!! And to prove the point, just visit the soccer pitches at the … Continue reading
EHS caps off successful track and field season
By Rosalind Russell – Four members of the Espanola High School Spartans Track and Field team returned from a successful OFSAA Track and Field Championship meet in Ottawa this weekend. Hope Brohart finished 10th in Ontario in the Senior Girls … Continue reading
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