Dec 15-19 Lumberjacks at Rock
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From left, Timmins Rock players Josh Dickson, captain Derek Seguin and goalie Tyler Masternak help collect Teddy bears after teammate Phil Caron’s first of three goals on the afternoon signalled the start of the Rock’s annual Teddy Bear Toss at the McIntyre Arena. The 953 fans in attendance littered the ice surface with stuffed animals after Caron’s goal just 1:49 into the contest. The Rock went on to defeat the Lumberjacks 9-4.
Timmins Rock blue-liner Brendan Boyce reaches out to knock the puck off the stick of Hearst Lumberjacks forward Trystan Mughal during the first period of Sunday afternoon’s NOJHL game at the McIntyre Arena. The Rock followed up a 2-1 overtime win over the Crunch in Cochrane Saturday night with a 9-4 thumping of the Lumberjacks Sunday afternoon. The Rock will now play a home-and-home series against the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners on the weekend before beginning their Christmas break.
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Timmins Rock blue-liner Josh Anderson one-times a shot up and over the left shoulder of Hearst goalie Noah Zeppa for his seventh goal of the season as Lumberjacks D-man Justin Morin looks on during the second period of Sunday afternoon’s NOJHL game at the McIntyre Arena. Referee Brenden Bujold has his arm up signalling a delayed penalty on the play, which was negated by Anderson’s goal. Anderson also picked up a pair of assists in the game, as the Rock defeated the Lumberjacks 9-4. The Rock will now play a home-and-home series against the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners before taking their Christmas break.
