Grier Cooper was destined to be a goaltender. The 14-year-old St. Catharines native donned the pads at an early age and quickly took to the position. “I’ve always wanted to...
Nathan Kelly has taken the next step forward in his development. The 19-year-old forward for the Thorold Blackhawks had a solid rookie season with 10 goals and 32 points in...
Chris Reid has turned his season around thanks to some heart-to-heart chats with St. Catharines Falcons coach Tyler Bielby. The 17-year-old forward had a couple of dry spells earlier this...
It’s all about the love of hockey for Ryan Robillard. The 16-year-old defenceman for the Sir Winston Churchill Bulldogs didn’t get selected in the 2022 Ontario Hockey League draft, but...
The Niagara IceDogs and Ontario Hockey League are partnering with the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) to bring some of the best women's hockey talent in the world, including a...
Nicholas Holomego is a diamond in the rough. The 16-year-old defenceman for the Fort Erie Meteors has limited junior experience but has already displayed enough natural talent to show he...
The Golden Horseshoe Conference will be well represented at the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Future Stars and Top Prospects games Dec. 27. The event is being hosted by the...
Joseph Macchione had three points Saturday as the Fort Erie Meteors defeated the Thorold Blackhawks 5-2. The Mets also defeated Welland Sunday night. File photo: BILL POTRECZ. The Fort Erie...
Nate Shirton scored three goals as the St. Catharines Falcons edged the Niagara Falls Canucks 5-4 in overtime Friday. File Photo: BILL POTRECZ. The St. Catharines Falcons scored late in...
Jagger North has fit in perfectly with the Thorold Blackhawks. Thorold coach/general manager Scott Barnes picked up the 20-year-old winger after he was released earlier this season by the St....
Cal Petrovsky has no issue with being a small fish in a big pond. The 17-year-old forward was an associated player with the Pelham Panthers last season as a rookie...
With the Greater Ontario Hockey League schedule at about the mid-way point, it’s time for the BPSN mid-term report card on each team. Teams will be graded using the old...
Kyle Adamo has added another element to his already strong and varied skill set. The 18-year-old Fort Erie native has always been a strong 200-foot player and willing to mix...
The Fort Erie Meteors made it 11 straight wins over the Niagara Falls Canucks with a 6-5 overtime triumph Saturday. File photo: BILL POTRECZ. The Fort Erie Meteors continue their...
Welland native Callum Cheynowski has joined the Thorold Blackhawks from the Hamilton Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League. Photo: OHL IMAGES. The Thorold Blackhawks received a big shot in the...
The St. Catharines Falcons and Hamilton Kilty B’s may have the best rivalry in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League. The teams met in last year’s final and have continued...
Newfoundland natives Tyler Curnew, left, and Liam Kelly are suiting up for the Pelham Panthers. Photo by: BILL POTRECZ Liam Kelly and Tyler Curnew left their homes and families to...
A couple of games in the stands was just what the doctor ordered for Sam Barrett. The 17-year-old winger for the Fort Erie Meteors hit a bit of a lull...
The St. Catharines Falcons continue to find ways to beat the Fort Erie Meteors. The Falcons topped the Meteors 5-4 in Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League action Saturday at the...
Kyle Glenney has been anything but complacent this season. The 20-year-old winger was part of last year’s St. Catharines Falcons Sutherland Cup championship squad, but that doesn’t mean the Pelham...
St. Catharines Falcons assistant coach Greg Jambrosich. Photo by: BILL POTRECZ There always seem to be enough hours in the day for Greg Jambrosich. The 29-year-old Stoney Creek native somehow...
Fort Erie Meteors forward Jayden Baldinelli is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday following a scary incident in a game in Pelham Sunday. According to Fort Erie Meteors general manager/coach Nik...
Christian Lynch has found his groove in goal for the Thorold Blackhawks. The 18-year-old Ajax netminder got off to a slow start like the rest of the Blackhawks but has...
It didn’t take Cameron Lowe long to make his presence felt with his new team. The 18-year-old Niagara Falls native joined the St. Catharines Falcons this week after starting the...
Blake Yetman scored in overtime to give the St. Catharines Falcons a 3-2 win at Hamilton Thursday. File photo: BILL POTRECZ. The St. Catharines Falcons exacted a measure of revenge...
Failure is not an option for Luke Breadner. The 16-year-old forward for the Pelham Panthers got cut from the Southern Tier Admirals in minor bantam and then had to sit...
From left: Lucas Gualtieri, Thomas Gualtieri, Josh DiFrancesco, Dom DiFrancesco. Photo: BILL POTRECZ. Growing up in St. Catharines, Josh and Dom DiFrancesco would often get together with Thomas and Luke...
The Flying Fathers are back! The Flying Fathers were in Niagara in 2019 but scheduled games the following two years were cancelled because of COVID-19. Now, the Niagara Foundation for...
The Fort Erie Meteors rebounded from a pair of tough overtime losses last week to win a pair of games over the weekend in Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League action....
Cameron Knight has found his footing with the St. Catharines Falcons. The 20-year-old Barrie native went goalless in his first six games before turning his season around following a meeting...
