Official Twitter of the Sudbury Cubs Jr. A Hockey Club | 2024
@NOJHL
Champions 🏆 | Proud member of the
@NOJHL
| Developing players for the OHL, NCAA & USports
We are proud to announce David Bowen has moved up to the QMJHL!! We want to Thank David for all he has done for the Canadians and we look forward to watching him in the Q! Congrats David!
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THIS IS WHAT HOCKEY SHOULD BE ABOUT! Rock SUPERFAN Mike Blick thanking all the
@lumberjacks2017
Fans as they leave the arena after our loss. ♥️
We sometimes lose sight of what’s important in this game we love. Mike - Thanks for reminding us.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of one of our Rayside family members Jen Hinschberger Jen was always the 1st person that greeted fans when entering our home games We wish to express our deepest sympathies to Jen's family, friends&hockey fans that knew her
Very proud dad moment last night as
@bonsie34
threw up a 43 shot wall through overtime last night and then 7 more in the shootout for a 1-0
@CanadiansNOJHL
victory over the Soo Eagles
We are proud to announce that stand-out goaltender David Bowen will be remaining in the Sudbury area and joining the LU Voyageurs’ Men’s Hockey team to further his career and education next fall!
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mike Pressacco. Mike’s ability to go above and beyond the organization’s expectations was an exemplary sign of his commitment to the game he loved. He was a man who could wear many... 1/2
One of the most dominant forces the NOJHL has ever seen. Speed, power, teamwork and most importantly... leadership. There’s nobody more perfect to be our Captain.
The Rayside Balfour Canadians thank
@EKrassey
for his commitment, hard work and dedication in the NOJHL.
Congratulations to Rayside's veteran junior goaltender
@bonsie34
for winning the TOPPERS PIZZA TOP PERFORMER AWARD for the month of November. Catch David and all the action at our up-coming games against the Blind River Beavers on HockeyTV!
On behalf of the players and staff, the Rayside Balfour Canadians extend our sincerest condolences and heartfelt prayers to Linden, the Spencer family and their friends during this difficult time.
We may be on different teams, but we are all one hockey family. 💛
It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of Rock Forward Linden Spencer’s mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with Linden and his complete family at this most difficult time. Stay Strong Linden. Your Rock family are here for you. 🏒 💙
Congrats to our own
@DegraziaNick
and
@VoodoosNOJHL
G Owen Say on an amazing showing at the World Junior A Challenge.
Hold your heads high gentlemen... you made the
@NOJHL
and your country proud.
Our thoughts are with our
@NOJHL
brethren
@RapidsNOJHL
after learning about their bus crash this morning.
Glad to hear there were no injuries. Hockey comes second, health and safety comes first. Sending nothing but love to the Rapids. ❤️💙
#BandOfBrothers
#RapidsStrong
TRADE: Sarnia has traded the rights of Cameron Lamour to the North Bay Battalion. He will join the Battalion effective immediately.
The Canadians would like to thank Cam for his services during his time with Rayside and we wish him the best of luck in his newest OHL adventure.
Best of luck to our big brother, the
@Sudbury_Wolves
, as they kick off their Eastern Conference Semi-Final series in our nations capital!
Show them what you’re made of boys! 🐺
#TheHuntIsOn
BONSIE. IS. BACK! 😱😱😱
The Canadians are proud to welcome back
@bonsie34
to the club!
Fans will get to see David make his triumphant return to Chemsford on January 16th when we host the Blind River Beavers.
#WeAreRayside
We are excited to announce we have signed former Sarnia Sting & Saginaw Spirit goaltender Cameron Lamour
Come & watch Lamour in action this Thurs as the team welcomes
@TimminsRock
to the Chemmy Arena at 7PM. Thursday’s game is sponsored by THE DOGHOUSE in Azilda. See you there!
Five years ago, our hockey family was devastated by the tragic loss of a bright young man taken away from us too soon.
Today, we continue to remember and celebrate the life of DJ Hancock.
Gone, but never forgotten. 💙
The Canadians are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of security guard, Jason McKeddie.
Jason always had a smile on his face which made him a friend with anyone he met.
We offer our sincerest condolences to the McKeddie family during this difficult time. ❤️💙
Today and every day, we play for them.
Take a moment today to remember the young lives that were lost two years ago today.
#HumboldtStrong
#WePlayForThem
💚💛
Congratulations to
#34
David Bowen who was named one of the
@NOJHL
@Eastlink
3 Stars of the Week!
In a pair of road starts over the weekend, Bowen backstopped a short-staffed Rayside-Balfour squad to one-goal victories over the Soo Thunderbirds and Soo Eagles.....
We are deeply heartbroken to learn about the passing of Sudbury’s own, Eddie Shack.
3-time All-Star, 4-time Stanley Cup Champion and the man behind many Esso and Pop Shoppe commercials.
We express our condolences to Eddie’s family and friends.
Rest In Peace, Eddie 💙
There it is!
The 1st OHL Goal puck for
@JakePartridge9
from last nights game against the Mississauga Steelheads.
Guarantee that moment will be cherished for a lifetime.
#1stOHLGoal
#RBCProud
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Carriere Family and the William Day Construction family for the loss of Melanie. We are glad we had the opportunity to meet Melanie and witness her beautiful smile and witness her strength.
Rest in Peace Melanie.
We know it's not how you wanted the season to end.
It's not how we planned our season to end.
Thank you, Rayside Balfour for your outstanding support this season.
We're proud and privileged to call Chelmsford our home.
Stay safe, Canadians nation. 🙏
#ThankYouRaysideBalfour
We are very proud of all that our 2019-20 Captain Zach Snow has accomplished and we wish him the absolute best in the future! The guidance and leadership Zach gave our younger players helped your Rayside Balfour Canadians in their success. Thank you Zach!
A time honoured tradition.
A true sign of respect and sportsmanship.
Congrats to
@sooTBIRDhockey
on an amazing and hard fought series. They gave us all we could handle.
Best of luck in the Copeland Cup Final.
#Respect
#NOJHLPlayoffs
🚨 SIGNING ALERT 🚨
The Canadians are pleased to welcome Samuel Vachon to the club!
Samuel is a 2nd Round pick of the
@Sudbury_Wolves
in the 2019
@OHLHockey
U18 Draft and dressed in 3 games for the
@CrunchNOJHL
last season notching 2 goals.
Welcome to
#CanadiansNation
, Samuel!
With last night's win against the Rapids, we have clinched the West Division and secured a 1st Round Bye in this year's
#CopelandCupPlayoffs
👌
#WeAreRayside
We are devastated to hear about the passing of Walter Gretzky.
Not only was he the father of one of the greatest to ever play the game, he was the father of Canadian hockey. His legacy will live on for years to come.
On behalf of Canada, thank you Walter. Rest In Peace. ♥️
Help join us in congratulating to former RBC and Sudbury Wolves dman, Ryan O’Bonsawin day on committing to the Guelph Gryphons of the OUA!
Way to go, OB! ❤️💙
We’re trying something new today... welcome to the very 1st
#FunFactFriday
!
FUN FACT: Rayside Balfour alumni, Jon Stos, still holds the
#NOJHL
record for most points in a game recording NINETEEN points in a contest during the 1991-92 season.
A fast paced puck moving d-man who has been all-around the Junior Hockey globe.
The Rayside Balfour Canadians thank
@rMooney77
for his commitment, hard work and dedication in the NOJHL.
A season-high 46 saves from Bowen and a Hat-Trick from Martin highlights a dominant win against the Beavers in a key West Divisional clash.
#WeAreRayside
😱 HOLY MACKINAW BOWIE IS BACK 😱
RBC is extremely excited to announce the return of
@bonsie34
for the 2019-20 season!
David is coming off an impressive rookie season and is property of the
@Sudbury_Wolves
.
Welcome back to
#CanadiansNation
, Bowie!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the
@OHLIceDogs
and goaltender Tucker Tynan after a scary incident tonight in St. Catherine’s.
We’re with you throughout your recovery... we’re all one hockey family. ❤️
🚨 COMMITMENT ALERT 🚨
We are proud to announce the commitment of
@mitchmartin92
for the 2019-20 season!
Martin, a 4th round pick of the
@OHLRangers
, notched 33 points in 23 games in the GNML and represented the NOHA at the OHL Cup.
Welcome to
#CanadiansNation
, Mitchell!
😭 They grow up so fast 😭
Congrats to former Canadian, Gio Biondi, on his signing with the Sudbury Wolves!
We thank Gio for his services with RBC and wish him the best of luck in his adventure in the OHL. 👏🏻
Good luck to Team Canada and all participants at the 2020 World Junior Hockey Championship in Ostrava and Trinec, Czech Republic this holiday season!
#WorldJuniors
Ladies and gentlemen... we will be having NEW NOJHL Champions! 👀
The Timmins Rock have swept the defending champions, the Cochrane Crunch, in their best-of-three series.
Who will take the Northern Ontario junior hockey crown?
Let the battle begin!
#NOJHLPlayoffs
Although he was on the other team, the work that he did for the NOJHL can’t go unnoticed.
Congrats to Corey Beer on the new position and we wish him the best of luck!
The Timmins Rock regretfully announce the resignation of Head Coach Corey Beer.
@Beersie24
has taken a job with
@OHGOntario
which will allow him to be closer to his family. We would like to thank Corey for his time in Timmins and wish him nothing but the best.
#Geauxrock
Oh how sweet it is to finally say... YOU CAN PUT IT IN THE WIN COLUMN!
3 goals in 21 seconds in the 3rd Period proves is the backbreaker to secure our first win of the season!
#TheFutureLivesHere
Congrats to the
@lumberjacks2017
on advancing to their 1st Copeland Cup Final in team history.
Best of luck boys! Hopefully we’ll see you there after 3 big wins. 👍🏻
OMG it’s another player commitment! 😱😱😱
Rayside Balfour is proud to welcome Matthew Belanger to
#CanadiansNation
!
Belanger posted an impressive 48 points in 22 games with a powerhouse St. Charles Cardinals team and will help add to our forward core.
Welcome to RBC, Matt!
It is with a heavy heart the Rock announce the passing of Captain Derek Seguin’s brother. 💔
To honour him in a celebration of life on Thursday the Rock with the thankful support of the
@NOJHL
and the
@KLGoldMiners
have agreed to postpone tomorrow’s game.
Well, well, well! Would you look at who’s in first place to end the weekend! 😏
The Canadians win streak is in 7th Heaven after a thrilling 5-4 win over the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners thanks to Gavin Brown’s game winner just 18 seconds into OT!
#WeAreRayside
THANK YOU CHELMSFORD!
Your support and love helped make our 2018-19 season possible. We couldn’t think of a better place to call home.
Have a great summer! We’ll see you next fall.
#ThankYou
#WeSaluteYou
It’s a PRESEASON W!
Two unanswered goals from Sobush and Geoffrey catapult the Cubs to a 2-1 win on home ice!
Next game is our final preseason tuneup against the Rapids for a rematch of tonight’s thrilling contest.
🚨 COMMITMENT ALERT 🚨
The Canadians are pleased to announce the commitment of Avery Chisholm!
The Lively native dressed with the Canadians for seven games as an AP last season and finished with 12 points in 35 games with the SNC Wolves.
Welcome to
#CanadiansNation
, Avery!
On this day, we honour the past who paid the ultimate sacrifice and fought for our freedom.
On this day, we thank the present who continue to fight and serve overseas.
On this day, we pray for the future who will keep our country safe.
On this day, we remember.
#LestWeForget
Oh! Before we forget...
Congrats to the
@GoSooEagles
on a successful season, an amazing series and giving us a run for our money every game.
Thank you, Soo-Mich. Hats off to you.
YOU CAN PUT IT IN THE WIN COLUMN!
Jett Leishman is the hero in the 7th Round of the shootout and Bowen picks up his 1st shutout as the Canadians pick up their first win of the season in dramatic fashion!
#WeAreRayside
Captain Brady Maltais will further his education and hockey career with the ACHA Division 1 Lindenwood University Lions next season. Congratulations Brady and thank-you for all you have done for our team and community. Good Luck in your future endeavours!
Guess I’ve never officially announced yet even though most of you already know lol.
I’m proud to announce I am returning with
@CanadiansNOJHL
for my 3rd season of Play by Play!
It’s been a very exciting summer working with everyone behind the scenes. Can’t wait to get started!
Congratulations to long-time minor hockey volunteer Roy Muncaster for being named the Cubs Volunteer of the Year for 2023. Roy has dedicated much of his free time as a volunteer coach, manager, administrator and Board member of the Sudbury Playground Hockey League!
The Rayside Balfour Canadians are thrilled to invite former Rayside Balfour Canadians and Sudbury Wolves great Derek MacKenzie to conduct a team practice on Wednesday afternoon, Sept 23rd at the Walden Arena.
👏 DOUBLE CLAP FOR DOUBLE D 👏
We're excited to announce that
@DokisDupuis24
will return to the bleu blanc et rouge for the 2019-20 season!
Mathieu is a 5th round pick in the 2017 OHL U18 draft and is coming off a very successful rookie
@NOJHL
season.
Welcome back, Double D!
🚨 COMMITMENT ALERT 🚨
Say BONJOUR to our first commitment for the 2019-20 season,
@giroux_zacharie
!
The Greater Sudbury native is a draft pick of the
@FlintFirebirds
and finished his 2018-19
@gnmlhockey
season with 55 points in 24 games.
Welcome to
#CanadiansNation
, Zacharie!