2020–21 NOJHL season
43rd season of the NOJHL
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The 2020–21 NOJHL season was the 43rd season of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL). It was the second year in which league operations were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. There was no postseason playoff for the league championship Copeland Cup – McNamara Trophy. Four clubs took leaves of absence. The Elliot Lake Wildcats announced in May 2020 that the team had taken leave in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] The Soo Eagles, based in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, were hampered by border restrictions.[2] The Powassan Voodoos and Kirkland Lake Gold Miners withdrew midseason citing "ongoing issues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic".[3][4]
| 2020–21 NOJHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | November–March |
| Games | 66 |
| Teams | 9 |
| Total attendance | 2,171 |
| Streaming partner | HockeyTV |
Statistics
| Team | GP | W | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmins Rock | 22 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 43 | 36 |
| Hearst Lumberjacks | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 41 | 14 |
| Cochrane Crunch | 21 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 55 | 122 | 10 |
| Kirkland Lake Gold Miners | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 15 | 6 |
Source: "2020–21 NOJHL standings". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
| Team | GP | W | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soo Thunderbirds | 21 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 99 | 71 | 28 |
| Blind River Beavers | 21 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 99 | 19 |
| Espanola Express | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 56 | 13 |
| French River Rapids | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 38 | 8 |
| Rayside Balfour Canadians | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 42 | 7 |
Source: "2020–21 NOJHL standings". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 8 January 2025.