For many players eyeing an OHL career, a year in the Junior ‘A’ ranks can be the perfect introduction to the bigger bodies, faster feet and physical grind they’ll face at the next level. Ben Leeson More from Ben Leeson For a few 16-year-olds, especially those who join veteran-laden teams intent on a playoff run, […]
The Timmins Rock dumped the Rapids 6-2 at the Noelville Arena Sunday afternoon to move into sole possession of top spot in the NOJHL’s overall standings. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry Heading into Sunday afternoon’s action, the Rock (30-6-1-1) had been tied with the Voodoos (30-7-0-0) atop both the East Division and NOJHL overall […]
Timmins Rock general manager Kevin Peever wrapped up his shopping well in advance of Friday’s Canadian Junior Hockey League trade deadline. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry And with the Rock chasing down top spot in the NOJHL, he added a pair of significant pieces. The NOJHL’s top-ranked defence got even stronger with the addition […]
Stewart Parnell’s goal 53 seconds into overtime lifted the Timmins Rock to a 4-3 win over the Cochrane Crunch at the McIntyre Arena Thursday night. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry The Crunch had forced the extra frame when Matthew Minichiello scored his second goal of the night and 17th on the season with just 1:07 […]
Less than 24 hours after securing a share of the top spot in the NOJHL’s overall standings, the Timmins Rock surrendered their hold on the lofty position Sunday afternoon. The Rock’s 2-1 loss to the Thunderbirds at the John Rhodes Community Centre, combined with the Voodoos 3-2 win over the Rapids in French River leaves […]
There was no shortage of action during the third-annual Timmins Rock Hockey Holiday Tournament at the McIntyre Arena Thursday and Friday. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry And Rock president Ted Gooch couldn’t be any happier with the way things turned out. “Last year, the event was just for Novice and Atom, but this year […]
Timmins Rock netminder Tyler Masternak has been named the NOJHL’s Goaltender of the Month for December Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry In addition, Rock blue-liner Josh Anderson has received honourable mention after the league selected Espanola Express D-man Mattias Salem as its Defenceman of the Month for December. Masternak (1,147:00, 15-2-1-1, 5, 1.88, .927) […]
Corey Beer has parlayed back-to-back assistant coaching gigs with Canada East at the World Junior ‘A’ Challenge into a new head coaching assignment. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry Relax Rock fans, the 35-year-old Oshawa native will still be behind the bench when Timmins opens the second half of its NOJHL schedule on the road […]
Timmins Rock fans have plenty to celebrate during the NOJHL’s annual Christmas break, schedule to end with a two-game road trip through the West Division on Jan. 4 and 5. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry For starters, the Rock (26-5-1-1) entered the break with the fewest regulation losses in the entire league. That clearly […]
Tyler Masternak stopped all 27 shots he faced en route to recording his NOJHL-leading fifth shutout of the season as the Timmins Rock blanked the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners 4-0 at the McIntyre Arena Saturday night. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry The victory gave the Rock a sweep of their home-and-home series with their […]
