Second-annual OHL/QMJHL charity clash comes to Timmins in September

In support of youth mental health, the rare interleague game will take place Friday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at McIntyre Arena Jordan Horrobin More from Jordan Horrobin When Ian Clermont walked into McIntyre Arena for the first time last September, he was amazed at how many fans he saw wearing merchandise of junior hockey […]

Rock round-up: 2019-20 schedule notes, Timmins signs two forwards

The Rock will play 11 of its first 12 games at home in McIntyre Arena Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry It shouldn’t take long for Timmins Rock fans to get familiar with the 2019-20 edition of their NOJHL squad given that 11 of its first 12 games will be played in the friendly confines […]

Doug Gilmour’s non-stop stories highlight Rock fundraiser

Doug Gilmour was full of stories during his appearance at the third-annual NHL celebrity dinner fundraiser Monday night, hosted by the Timmins Rock at the Porcupine Dante Club. Doug Gilmour had the crowd standing, laughing, cheering – whatever he wanted – from the moment he stood in front of them holding a microphone. Jordan Horrobin […]

Rock round-up: A look at Timmins’ recent roster moves

Thought the start of training camp is still nearly two months away, the Timmins Rock’s 2019-20 NOJHL roster is continuing to take shape — highlighted this past week by the return of 10 veterans to the lineup. And the team bid farewell to yet another veteran following a trade with the East Division rival Kirkland […]

Honour for organizer of Raptors watch parties

Many may recognize Derek Seguin, 19, as the captain of the Timmins Rock hockey team. However, on Tuesday he was recognized by Timmins city council for organizing the recent Toronto Raptors watch parties at the McIntyre Arena. Richa Bhosale More from Richa Bhosale Seguin coordinated with David Landers, the city’s chief administrative officer and arranged […]

“Killer” in Timmins on Monday

Doug Gilmour played his first five seasons in St. Louis, so getting to watch the Blues hoist the Stanley Cup for the first time in the NHL franchise’s first 52 years earlier this month was pretty special. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry “It was pretty amazing,” said Gilmour, who will be one of the […]

Rock captain and leading scorer Derek Seguin returns for third season

In pursuit of an NCAA scholarship, Seguin chose to continue his junior career in Timmins. In 2015, Derek Seguin left Timmins to play hockey in Hamilton, where he was sure to gain more exposure and improve his chances of reaching the OHL. There was no guarantee he’d ever play up north again. Jordan Horrobin More […]

Tyler Masternak returns to Rock to control crease for 2019-20 season

Masternak led the NOJHL in games, wins and shutouts last year. The NOJHL’s busiest goalie will be back manning the net for the Timmins Rock when the puck drops on the 2019-20 campaign, the club has announced. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry Tyler Masternak saw action in 46 of the Rock’s 56 regular-season contests, […]

Doug Gilmour guest speaker at Rock celebrity dinner

Hockey legend Doug Gilmour will be joined at the third-annual Timmins Rock NHL Celebrity Dinner at the Porcupine Dante Club on Monday, June 24, by TSN sportscaster Rod Black. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry Unlike the guests of honour at the first two Timmins Rock NHL Celebrity Dinners — Paul Coffey and Ray Bourque […]

Timmins Rock swing handful of off-season deals

The Timmins Rock have announced a flurry of off-season moves in preparation for the 2019-20 NOJHL campaign. After being traded to the OJHL’s Toronto Patriots last off-season, 2001-birth-year forward Tyler Gilberds was reacquired by the Rock in exchange for a player development fee. Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry The Rock also made a pair […]