ELLIOT LAKE - The Abitibi Eskimos wrapped up a three-game road trip with a wild 7-6 double overtime victory over the Elliot Lake Bobcats Sunday night. Zach Innes’ second goal of the game proved to be the game winner, as the Eskimos increased their lead over the Bobcats to five points in the NOJHL standings. Innes drove […]

ESPANOLA - The Soo Thunderbirds defeated the Abitibi Eskimos 4-2 Saturday afternoon to record their 17th-straight NOJHL victory. The neutral site game was part of the NOJHL’s College Showcase. “We were right in there going into the third period,” said Eskimos coach and general manager Paul Gagne. “It was a tie game and I thought we played […]

IROQUOIS FALLS - The clock is ticking as Northern Ontario Junior ‘A’ Hockey League teams attempt to complete transactions prior to Friday’s noon trade deadline. Abitibi Eskimos coach and general manager Paul Gagne is among those working the phones in an effort to fine tune his roster prior to the freeze, although he is not losing any […]

IROQUOIS FALLS - Brody Wagner made 35 saves as the Abitibi Eskimos blanked the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners 4-0 at the Jus Jordan Arena Tuesday night. “It feels good, especially coming back here after the break,” he said. “The team did a great job of getting out early and itֹ’s always easier when you don’t have the […]

IROQUOIS FALLS - One streak was extended while another ended Saturday night at the Jus Jordan Arena. Unfortunately for Abitibi Eskimos fans it was the Soo Thunderbirds win streak that was extended to 15-straight games, while their team’s run of 10-straight wins on home ice came to an end with the visitors’ 4-1 victory. The NOJHL-leading Thunderbirds […]

IROQUOIS FALLS - It will be kind of interesting to see what kind of impact the Christmas break has had on the Abitibi Eskimos, one of the Northern Ontario Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s hottest teams prior to the holidays. The Eskimos, staggered by the loss of top centre Erik Robichaud to the Sarnia Sting, welcomed the league-leading […]

IROQUOIS FALLS - The Abitibi Eskimos will kick off the 2014 portion of their schedule against the Soo Thunderbirds at the Jus Jordan Arena Saturday night. The contest will be a clash of two of the Northern Ontario Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s hottest franchises. “We have been playing some great hockey,” said Eskimos coach and general manager […]

The draw took place Monday December 21, 2013 at 9:00 pm at Timmins Wal-Mart. Winning ticket # 4980 was drawn by Stephane Paquet, assistant manager, assissted by Eric Ouellet representing Abitibi Eskimos and People First Timmins. Congratulations to Carrie Phibbs of Matheson who wins $3,000.00 Wal-Mart gift certificate !

IROQUOIS FALLS - The Abitibi Eskimos gave their fans an early Christmas present Saturday night at the Jus Jordan Arena. Defenceman Ryan Kerr beat Sudbury goalie Michael Muzyka with a seeing-eye shot with 43 seconds remaining in the first overtime period to lift the Eskimos to a 4-3 win over the visiting Sudbury Nickel Barons. “I received […]

IROQUOIS FALLS - The Abitibi Eskimos will be looking to gift wrap another victory for their fans Saturday night. In their final game before the Christmas break, the Eskimos will host the Sudbury Nickel Barons at the Jus Jordan Arena in a 7:30 p.m. start. It will be the sixth meeting between the NOJHL rivals this season, with […]