News (Niagara North Stars)

By Paul Allan: Niagara North added another 5 players to the annual list of OHL draft picks.  Tai York was first off the board selected to the Barrie Colts.  Ethan Whitcomb went next to the Guelph Storm, followed by Conner Thomson-Dick to Erie Otters.  Derek Smyth was then selected to the Ottawa 67s and last but ...

By Paul Allan: Have a read on nice article on our Minor Midgets.  We wish all our Minor Midgets well in the upcoming OHL Priority Selection on Saturday April 4th. https://niagaranow.com/news.phtml/3621/a-season-to-remember-covid19-pandemic-slams-door-on-talented-hockey-teams-dream-year

By Paul Allan: Niagara North announces the following coaches for the 2020-21 season: U9 (2012 born):  Brian Stewart U10 (2011 born):  Guy Gray U11 (2010 born):  Curtis Conrad U12 (2009 born):  Nick Smith U13 (2008 born): Greg Gilby U14 (2007 born): Vince Friyia Contact: ...

By Paul Allan: The OHF and its Member Partners including the OMHA has determined that Spring Tryouts are cancelled for the 2020-21 season.  Niagara North will keep our members updated as to when tryouts will occur as information is passed to us from the OHF and OMHA. Attached is an article from the OMHA ...

By Paul Allan: Congratulations to our Minor Midgets as they are headed to the OMHA Championship this weekend in Quinte!  After finishing second in SCTA League play, the Minor Midgets got through to series play and won a very tough 5 game series vs a surging Buffalo Regals team.  This weekend will be no different ...

By Kathy Ditto: Registration is now open for our 3rd annual Niagara North Front Row Sport Classic Tournament.  Registration is open for the U10 - U11 - U12 - U13 divisions.  Registration will be limited to 16 teams per division so don't miss your chance to participate.  Tournament dates are November 13 - ...

By Paul Allan: Niagara North alum Riley McCourt (2000 born) became the Flint Firebirds all-time point leader by a defenceman on Saturday. Riley was a mainstay for the Niagara North 2000 team for many years and went on to play at Ridley College following his minor midget year, then onto the St Catharines JrB ...

By Paul Allan: The Niagara North Midgets made it two tournament wins in a row by taking the Peterborough Steve Richey Classic with a 5-2 win over SCTA rival Halton.  The Midgets had 6 wins and 1 tie on their undefeated run to the title.  This win caps off a solid tournament schedule for the Midgets with a semi ...

By Paul Allan: Congratulations to Zach Losier and Jordan Schanbacher that were selected to represent Niagara North at the annual Bantam All Star Day in Guelph last Saturday. It was a full day consisting of of on-ice and off-ice combines with guest speakers in between the sessions, and finished up with the ...

By Paul Allan: Toronto Maple Leaf player development coach, Darryl Belfry, spent some time this past week on the ice with our Bantam team.  A big thanks to Darryl Belfry for coming out, a great educational session.