Abitibi Eskimos can thank Trapper Justin Schneeberger for the single point they were able to salvage from Thursday night’s contest in North Bay. And with only four points separating the Eskimos, the Trappers and the Sudbury Cubs at the top of the Northern Ontario Junior ‘A’ Hockey League Eastern Division standings, that could prove to […]
The North Bay Trappers finally solved the Abitibi Eskimos, but that’s not how anybody drew it up. Matt Salituro scored his hat trick goal in overtime to help the Trappers beat the Eskimos for the first time this season, a 6-5 win in front of 521 fans at Memorial Gardens that nearly got away. Leading […]
Abitibi Eskimos centre Jordan Delaurier will be one of two Northern Ontario Junior ‘A’ Hockey League players suiting up for Team East during the 2011 CJHL Prospects Games. Delaurier and Soo Thunderbirds defenceman Fraser Turner will be part of the squad that takes to the ice at the Langley Events Centre in Langley, B.C., on […]
IROQUOIS FALLS — Abitibi Eskimos ended their two-game losing streak and sent their fans home happy Saturday night. A 4-1 victory over the visiting North Bay Trappers at the Jus Jordan Arena was just what the doctor ordered. Unlike the previous two games, the first shot Eskimos’ goalie J.P. Fecteau faced didn’t find its way […]
Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) are proud to announce the Head Coaches for the 2011 CJHL Prospects Events in Langley, BC on November 12th & 13th. Jason McKee of the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Spruce Grove Saints has been appointed as Head Coach of Team West. Team East will be led […]
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 — […]
