Since the release of its Return to Hockey Framework on June 10, 2020 from the Ontario Hockey Federation , The Kirkland Lake Goldminers have worked in conjunction with Ontario’s Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Cultural Industries, the various sport governing bodies, as well as the Town of Kirkland Lake Community Services Department […]

CALGARY, Alta. – The following is a statement on behalf of Hockey Canada from Tom Renney, chief executive officer, and Scott Smith, president and chief operating officer, on the return-to-hockey process in Canada. On March 12, the decision was made to cancel all Hockey Canada-sanctioned activities across the country. This was a difficult decision, but […]

The Kirkland Lake Gold Miners Junior A Hockey Club has decided to postponed their 2019-20 Annual General Meeting due to the limitations on sizes of gatherings – physical distancing and of course a place to hold it. The Executive did consider using a Virtual AGM but opted to wait and see if the restrictions are […]

SUDBURY, Ont. – Four more players from the 2019-20 Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League campaign have earned the opportunity to continue their education while also playing university hockey when play resumes. Nichols College in Dudley, Mass., has secured a pair of NOJHLers as both Espanola Express defenceman Collin McGuire and Kirkland Lake Gold Miners forward […]

CALGARY, Alta. – During these uncertain times, the Canadian Junior Hockey League continues to work diligently with its member leagues, partners, Hockey Canada, the National Hockey League as well as local, provincial and federal health organizations on potential ‘Return to Play’ scenarios and other areas of interest. With that in mind, CJHL President Brent Ladds […]

Max Newnam of the Kirkland Lake GoldMiners has announced his commitment to join the Nichols College Bisons, in Dudley, Massachusetts, of the NCAA D-III ranks in September.   Newnam a 21 year-old from Easton, Maryland, spent last season with the GoldMiners, scoring 14 times with 21 assists and 73 pims. Newnam sacrificed some offensive production, […]

Kirkland Lake GoldMiners center Cameron Neaylon, has announced his commitment to play next season at Grand Canyon University, in Phoenix, Arizona. The GCU Antelopes will begin their 2nd season competing in the ACHA D-1 ranks under Head Coach Dan Roy.  Neaylon, a 20 yr old centerman, from Newark, California, put up 33 points in 48 […]

Another former Kirkland Lake GoldMiner, 20 year old Vinny DeSanctis has announced his com- itment to NCAA Div III Wentworth Institute of Technology, in Boston, Massachusetts. DeSanctis who was the GoldMiners 4th leading scorer 2 seasons ago, with 38 pts in 51 games, spent last season in the NAHL, primarily with the Odessa Jackalopes, credits […]