Category: Hockey
Remembering Little NHL Founders, Earl Abotossaway and Norman Debassiage
Each year, the Little NHL is a celebration of Indigenous hockey players. Started in 1971, with only 200 players participating, the tournament has grown to ... Read More
Hockey Canada Releases Return To Play Statement, Lifts Ban On Activities
The following is a statement on behalf of Hockey Canada from Tom Renney, chief executive officer, and Scott Smith, president and chief operating officer, on ... Read More
Flashback Friday: Louie Blackbird
In the 1990s, Louie Blackbird was one of the areas top hockey players. A Walpole Island athlete who starred for the Petrolia Jets before embarking ... Read More
Indigenous Hockey Player Brandon Montour Is A Budding NHL Star
Brandon Montour - Photo by NHL.comBrandon Montour spent much of his youth in Tilbury, Ontario. After becoming a 2nd round NHL Draft pick in 2014 ... Read More
Olympic Hockey Player Brigette Lacquette Sends A Message To Walpole Island Athletes
Team Canada National women's hockey team member Brigette Lacquette sends a message to Indigenous youth in Walpole Island, encouraging them through sport. Lacquette was the ... Read More
Alex Park Signs With LaSalle Vipers
Alex Park signs with the LaSalle VipersChatham's Alex Park has signed to play with the GOJHL's LaSalle Vipers next season. Park was the 14th overall ... Read More
Taryn Jacobs: An Indigenous Role Model In The Making
Taryn Jacobs carries the puck for the Southwest Wildcats - Photo by CKSN.caTaryn Jacobs is one of the top women's hockey prospects in Southwestern Ontario. ... Read More
Former Maroon Gursoy Commits To Ryerson University
Kevin GursoyFormer Chatham Maroons forward Kevin Gursoy, who recently completed his Major Junior career has committed to play OUA hockey next season for the Ryerson ... Read More
Pro Hockey Players Speak Out About Racism In Sport, And George Floyd
Racism exists in sport, in particular in hockey. Racism exists in Canada, and it exists in the United States. In the aftermath following the horrific ... Read More
Empire Universe Podcast: Featuring Guest Kevin Linker of the Chatham Maroons
Empire Universe is a podcast hosted by Luke Kelly. Today, I'm with Chatham Maroons goalie, Kevin Linker. Kevin and I are discussing about his junior ... Read More
Degelas, Waddick Players To Watch For 2021 OHL Draft
Brayden Degelas of the Chatham-Kent CyclonesDeclan Waddick and Brayden Degelas won't wait long to hear their names called at the 2021 OHL Draft. Although it's ... Read More
Flashback Friday: Dane Fox
Dane Fox Flashback to a tiny Dane Fox playing minor hockey in Dresden. A goal scoring phenom, Fox didn't slow down his goal tallies in ... Read More
Empire Universe Podcast: With Guest Brett Brochu of the London Knights
On this edition of the Empire Universe Podcast, host Luke Kelly talks to London Knights goaltender Brett Brochu. Brochu led the OHL in Goals Against ... Read More
An End, And A Beginning For Gus Ford
Gus Ford with Northland College Gus Ford got one more chapter of hockey than most athletes get to experience. A Junior hockey star, Ford moved ... Read More