The Abitibi Eskimos are pleased to announce that they have acquired Corey Hamel from the Thunder Bay North Stars (SIJHL). The 19-year-old (5’ 10” – 170 lbs) forward reported to his new team last Thursday and is expected to dress tonight when the Eskis host the North Bay Trappers. Hamel, who hails from Rouyn-Noranda, had […]

The Abitibi Eskimos and North Bay Trappers will have a pre-game “time-out” tonight to honour the Canadian Military. The Remembrance Day ceremony will feature colour guard and O’Canada played by the 792 Air Cadet band. The squadron recently received the coveted Dr. George Westman award for “Top Squadron” in Ontario.   Puck drops at 7:30 […]

Abitibi Eskimos will be looking to end their current losing streak at two games when they play host to the North Bay Trappers at the Jus Jordan Arena Saturday night. After suffering their first loss on home ice this season last Saturday —and frustrating their loyal fans in the process — the Eskimos were blown […]

Two days before Halloween, the Abitibi Eskimos served up a ghoulish first period resulting in their first loss in more than a month. The Soo Thunderbirds had a 5-3 victory dropped into their treat bag while visiting the Jus Jordan Arena in IroquoisFallsin a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League matchup. Despite the loss, the Eskis […]

Abitibi Eskimos have a pair of players in the Top 10 in Northern Ontario Junior ‘A’ Hockey League scoring following weekend action. Marc-Alain Begin added to his league-leading totals and now has an eight point advantage on Sudbury Cub Jordan Carroll. Begin has scored 15 goals and added 26 assists in just 13 games — […]