By Jim den Hollander Editor/Publisher MIdwesthockey.info The Wisconsin Lumberjacks are the latest in a string of American squads that have represented the American Midwest in Canada’s Superior International Junior Hockey League. The seven-team one division league includes six clubs from Northwestern Ontario along with the Lumberjacks, out of Spooner. Formed in 2001, the league
By Jim den Hollander Editor/Publisher Midwesthockey.info With four head-to-head- early season meetings, it seems the Wisconsin Lumberjacks and Thief River Falls Norskies are about as even as two teams can bet. After opening the season with a pair of games at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls September 17-18, the pair met again at
By Jim den Hollander Editor/Publisher Midwesthockey.info A few Midwest-based junior teams kicked off their respective 2021-22 campaigns last weekend and more are jumping into the fray starting tonight (Sept. 17, 2021). Here is a quick rundown on some of the leagues and the Midwest teams entering play this weekend. NAHL – The annual NAHL Showcase
By Jim den Hollander Editor/Publisher Midwesthockey.info Hockey is back! Junior hockey is back for what looks like it could be the first relatively normal season in the past three years and this weekend sees at least a couple Midwest-based teams at the start line. Already out of the gates is the North American Hockey League
