Thunderwolves vs RMC

The Lakehead Thunderwolves beat the RMC Paladins 5-2 last night at a packed Fort William Gardens. Freshman Matt Kaarela picked up the hat-trick and now leads the team in scoring with five point in four games. The two teams play tonight at the Gardens, puck drop at 7:30.

North Stars Fall In Fort Frances

The Thunder Bay North Stars suffered their first loss in five games last night, but they still managed to get one point, losing 3-2 in a shootout to the Fort Frances Lakers.  The Lakers hold a two point lead over the North Stars atop the SIJHL standings.  Matthias Gardiman had both goals for the North Stars, who have one more road game before playing their home opener Tuesday, October 15th, against Dryden at the Fort William Gardens.

Wolves Fall In Duluth

The Lakehead Thunderwolves wrapped up their preseason losing 7-1 to the UMD Bulldogs Monday night in Duluth.  The Bulldogs put the game away with four third period goals.  Jake Carrick had the lone goal for the Wolves who open their OUA season this weekend at home against the RMC Palladins.

Thunderwolves Lose At Gardens

The Lakehead Thunderwolves were downed 7-1 by the UPEI Panthers on Saturday night at the Fort William Gardens.  The Thunderwolves will hit the road to take on the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs on Monday night.

Local Hockey Round Up

The Lakehead Thunderwolves lost their first game of the season last night to the Prince Edward Island Panthers.  Over 3 thousand people took in the game at the Fort William Gardens that saw the Thunderwolves fall 4-1 to the Panthers.  Both teams will go back at it tonight at the Gardens.   In the SIJHL...Thunder Bay's North Stars beat the Dryden Ice Dogs 5 to 2 at the Dryden Memorial Arena.

Hernandez New B.Cats Field Boss

The Thunder Bay Border Cats have named Johnny Hernandez as their new field manager.  The 33-year old New York native is currently an assistant coach at Long Island University-Brooklyn.  Hernandez replaces Dan Holcomb after the Border Cats recorded a franchise low 21 wins this past summer.

Wolframe Is POTW

A forward for the Thunder Bay North Stars has been named SIJHL Player of The Week. 19-year-old Brandon Wolframe had a big week on the ice, recording 8-points in two North Stars' wins. Wolframe is now tied for second place in the SIJHL scoring race. He's also tied for second in league assists. Dryden's Rory Court and English River's P.D. Melgoza received honourable mention.