GM2: Rock roll over Lumberjacks, even series

HEARST — The Timmins Rock were well served by their young during Game 2 of their NOJHL East Division best-of-seven semi-final series at the Claude Larose Arena Sunday night. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry Keegan McMullen, who won’t celebrate his 17th birthday until Tuesday, scored three goals and added an assist to lead the […]

GM1: Lumberjacks double up Rock

HEARST — Max Griffioen had a goal and an assist as the Lumberjacks doubled up the Timmins Rock 6-3 Friday night at the Claude Larose Arena in Game 1 of the NOJHL East Division semifinal series. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry Despite only holding a one-shot advantage in the opening period, the Lumberjacks jumped […]

Rock, Lumberjacks open series Friday

The NOJHL has announced the dates for the best-of-seven East Division semifinal series between the Timmins Rock and the the Hearst Lumberjacks. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry Having finished atop the East Division standings, the Lumberjacks (33-16-6-1) had a bye during the opening round of the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Rock (33-20-3-0), who finished fourth […]

Rock edge Crunch 2-1 in OT, sweep series

COCHRANE — Mahingan Decontie’s goal with 19.8 seconds remaining in the first overtime period lifted the Timmins Rock to a 2-1 win over the Crunch and a sweep of their best-of-three NOJHL East Division play-in series Sunday night at the Tim Horton Event Centre. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry It was the first goal […]

GALLERY: GM1: McMullen leads Rock past Crunch

Ten days shy of his 17th birthday, Keegan McMullen scored two goals and set up another to help lead the Timmins Rock to a 5-2 win over the Cochrane Crunch in Game 1 of their best-of-three NOJHL East Division play-in series at the McIntyre Arena Saturday night. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry As one […]

GM1: Rock host Crunch Saturday

The French River Rapids put up a valiant battle against the Voodoos Thursday night, but their 5-4 loss dropped the Timmins Rock to fourth place in the NOJHL’s East Division standings — and a date with the Cochrane Crunch. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry Heading into that contest, the Rock — having completed their […]

Improv stars headline comedy show to benefit Timmins Rock

Timmins residents may learn the answer to that age-old question Whose Line Is It Anyway? during the Timmins Rock’s second-annual Comedy Show at École secondaire catholique Thériault on Tuesday, March 12. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry The show, scheduled to start 7:30 p.m., will be headlined by Whose Line Is It Anyway? star Colin […]

GALLERY: Voodoos fly past Rock

TIMMINS – the 3-1 loss to the Powassan Voodoos at the McIntyre Arena Sunday afternoon all but guarantees the Timmins Rock will open the 2019 NOJHL playoffs against their arch rivals — the Cochrane Crunch. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry Less than 24 hours after upsetting the Gold Miners 5-3 in Kirkland Lake Saturday […]

Rock upset Gold Miners in K.L.

KIRKLAND LAKE — The Timmins Rock knocked off the Gold Miners 5-3 at the Joe Mavrinac Community Centre Saturday night to strengthen their hold on third place in the NOJHL’s East Division standings — and keep their hopes of grasping second place alive. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry While the Rock (33-19-3-0) were skating […]

GALLERY: Rock sweep pair from Rapids

FRENCH RIVER — The only thing more turbulent than the winter storm blanketing Northeastern Ontario on the weekend is NOJHL’s East Division standings. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry Even after Sunday’s abbreviated action was completed, just nine points separated the first-place Hearst Lumberjacks (32-15-6-1) and the fifth-place Powassan Voodoos (30-19-1-1). The only two NOJHL […]