Rock set to welcome Lumberjacks

The NOJHL has announced the Timmins Rock will tangle with East Division-rival Hearst Lumberjacks in a six-game series starting at the McIntyre Arena on Sunday, Dec. 13. Currently tied for top spot in the division, each boasting records of 5-1-0, the Rock had a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven semifinal series when the COVID-19 pandemic […]

GALLERY: Power play propels Rock past Canadians

Timmins Rock forward Cameron Kosurko uses his body to shield the puck away from Canadians blue-liner Avery Chisholm along the boards to the left of the Rayside-Balfour net during the second period of Saturday night’s NOJHL game at the McIntyre Arena. Kosurko’s first-period power-play goal proved to be the game-winner as the Rock defeated the […]

Three quick goals snap Rock win streak

Timmins Rock forward Harry Clark reaches in to knock the puck off the stick of Rayside-Balfour Canadians captain Brady Maltais during Thursday night’s NOJHL game at the Chelmsford Arena. The Canadians scored three goals in a span of 21 seconds in the third period to register a 7-4 victory — their first of the season. […]

GALLERY: Masternak adds to NOJHL career shutout record

Rayside-Balfour Canadians forward Nicholas Faught tries to gain control of a rebound in front of Timmins Rock goalie Tyler Masternak during the first period of Sunday night’s NOJHL contest at the McIntyre Arena. Masternak stopped all 20 shots he faced to record his NOJHL-record 17th career shutout as the Rock went on to blank the […]

GALLERY: Seguin leads Rock past Canadians

Rayside-Balfour Canadians forward Gavin Brown watches as his shot beats Timmins Rock goalie Gavin McCarthy but sails just wide of the post during the first period of Saturday night’s NOJHL contest at the McIntyre Arena. The Rock cruised to a 7-2 victory in their home opener, giving them three-straight wins over the Canadians to start […]

GALLERY: Rock edge Canadians in shootout

Timmins Rock defenceman Eric Moreau reaches in to knock the puck off the stick of Rayside-Balfour Canadians forward Gavin Brown during NOJHL action at the Chelmsford Arena Thursday night. The Rock rallied to score a 2-1 shootout victory over the Canadians. The Rock will host the Canadians at the McIntyre Arena Saturday night in their […]

Pandemic presents trainers with new challenges

Rock trainer Lacey Rigg — one of two female head trainers in the NOJHL — assists Timmins blue-liner Evan Beaudry off the ice during a game at the McIntyre Arena during the 2019-20 campaign. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made life a little more challenging for trainers across the league this season. FILE PHOTO/THE DAILY […]

Rock roll over Canadians in opener

Timmins Rock forward Cameron Kosurko fights to maintain control of the puck during Sunday night’s NOJHL game at the Chelmsford Arena, while being checked by Ethan Marois, left, and Michael Campbell, of the Rayside-Balfour Canadians. The Rock skated to a 4-1 victory over the Canadians in the regular-season opener for both squads. BEN LEESON/POSTMEDIA NETWORK […]

‘The fact that we have returned is a major step’

Rayside-Balfour Canadians forward Mitchell Martin takes part in a practice at Chelmsford Arena in Chelmsford, Ontario on Friday, October 16, 2020. BEN LEESON/THE SUDBURY STAR/POSTMEDIA NETWORK Commissioner Mazzuca talks return-to-play plans as NOJHL prepares to drop puck on regular season Ben Leeson – The Sudbury Star More from Ben Leeson NOJHL teams had their first taste […]

NOJHL: Let the games begin

Roxanne Daoust, executive director of The Venture Centre, presents a $5,000 cheque on behalf of the organization to the Timmins Rock outside the McIntyre Arena on Friday. Accepting on behalf of the NOJHL squad are President Ted Gooch and mascot Mac. The Rock were one of 18 organizations to receive funds from The Venture Centre’s […]