WILLIAMSON BRINGS LAUGHS, AND SNORTS, TO TIMMINS

Being from a place like San Diego, California, it wouldn’t be shocking for Taylor Williamson to say he doesn’t know much about hockey, but the 33-year old comedian has an interesting connection to the game. Andrew Autio More from Andrew Autio “My cousin’s wife’s dad is Reggie Lemelin, from the Calgary Flames,” he said. Lemelin, […]

Rock feast on opponents over Thanksgiving weekend

  Timmins Rock sweep the weekend with wins over the Eagles and Rapids Andrew Autio More from Andrew Autio Finishing up a very cushy seven-game home-stand this holiday weekend, the Timmins Rock once again proved they can win in several different ways, and have now emerged victorious in six-straight games. TIMMINS ROCK 4, SOO EAGLES […]

Rock piling up the wins

Rock drawing national attention following two more wins over the weekend Andrew Autio More from Andrew Autio The Timmins Rock continue to roll through their home-heavy schedule in the early portion of this NOJHL season, as they came away with two highly impressive victories over quality opponents this weekend. TIMMINS ROCK 3, HEARST LUMBERJACKS 0 […]

A Rock solid month

Timmins finishes September with a pair of home victories and a 6-1-1 record Andrew Autio More from Andrew Autio The Timmins Rock are off to a very solid start to their 2019-2020 NOJHL season. After receiving a reality check last Wednesday night against the defending NOJHL champion Hearst Lumberjacks in their only regulation loss thus […]

Laroche adds experience, scoring touch to Rock lineup

The Timmins Rock continue to tinker with their roster, as they signed 20-year-old free agent forward David Laroche this past weekend. Andrew Autio More from Andrew Autio “We reached out to him once we noticed he became a free agent,” said Rock general manager Kevin Peever. “We spoke to him, and we’ve heard some great […]

Lumberjacks outlast Rock in gritty affair

The first of eight meetings between the Timmins Rock and the Hearst Lumberjacks this season had it all on Wednesday night — big hits, big saves, plenty of scrums, a highlight reel goal, and a pair of ejections. Andrew Autio More from Andrew Autio When all was said and done, the visiting Lumberjacks (4-1-0) went […]

Rock enjoy dominant weekend

Timmins downed Elliot Lake on Friday and blanked Kirkland Lake on Saturday. Andrew Autio More from Andrew Autio With a full five days to reflect on their 5-4 overtime loss to the Powassan Voodoos last Sunday, the Timmins Rock were back in action this past weekend with two matches, including their first road game. TIMMINS […]

Rock split pair of weekend nail-biters

The Timmins Rock are off to a solid start to their 2019-2020 campaign. Andrew Autio More from Andrew Autio After a 4-1 win over the French River Rapids in their season opener on Sept. 6, and more than a week off, they were back on the ice for a pair of home games over the […]

Byfield shines, Caron impresses in Wolves victory over Huskies

Exhibition game at McIntyre Arena sees Memorial Cup champs Huskies and downed by OHL’s Sudbury Wolves Andrew Autio More from Andrew Autio If Friday night’s game was any indication, the Sudbury Wolves are poised to make a lot of noise this Ontario Hockey League season. Their impressive 7-2 victory over the defending Memorial Cup champion […]

Let there be Rock

Local hockey team gearing up for the season Elena De Luigi More from Elena De Luigi Mayor George Pirie shakes hands with Nic Gelinas outside City Hall Wednesday. The Timmins Rock junior A hockey team and Gelinas, the team’s ambassador, gathered for Mayor Pirie’s declaration that Wednesday was Timmins Rock Day. The Rock’s season home […]