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Ice Dogs/Lakers maintain top 20 rankings

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The Dryden GM Ice Dogs and Fort Frances Lakers continue to hold spots in the weekly top 20 rankings by the Canadian Junior Hockey League.

The SIJHL-leading Ice Dogs have moved up a spot from last week to rank number 13.

Dryden swept a home-and-home series with Red Lake on the weekend to extend its winning streak to five games.

The Lakers, who are three points back of the Ice Dogs, hold steady in the rankings at number 17.

Fort Frances extended its winning streak to four games with a pair of victories on home ice over the Kam River Fighting Walleye.

The Rockland Nationals of the Central Canada Hockey League continue to maintain their hold on the number one spot.

The Niverville Nighthawks of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League continue to sit at No. 2 in the listings, which are compiled by an independent scouting service.
The following are the current CJHL Top 20 rankings as of January 26th:

CJHL TOP 20
RANK TEAM (LEAGUE) (PREVIOUS WEEK)

  1. Rockland Nationals (CCHL) (1)
  2. Niverville Nighthawks (MJHL) (2)
  3. Collège Français de Longueuil (LHJAAAQ) (3)
  4. Toronto Patriots (OJHL) (4)
  5. Panthères de St-Jérôme (LHJAAAQ) (5)
  6. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) (9)
  7. Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) (8)
  8. Stouffville Spirit (OJHL) (6)
  9. Timmins Rock (NOJHL) (8)
  10. Collingwood Blues (OJHL) (10)
  11. Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL) (13)
  12. Greater Sudbury Cubs (NOJHL) (15)
  13. Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL) (14)
  14. Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL) (12)
  15. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) (19)
  16. Milton Menace (OJHL) (11)
  17. Fort Frances Lakers (SIJHL) (17)
  18. Summerside Western Capitals (MHL) (16)
  19. Portage Terriers (MJHL) (18)
  20. Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL) (HM)
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Lakers/Ice Dogs move up in junior A rankings

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Two SIJHL teams have inched up in the weekly rankings from the Canadian Junior Hockey League.

The league-leading Fort Frances Lakers move up three positions to 16th after scoring a pair of wins over Thunder Bay this past weekend to take over the top spot from the Dryden GM Ice Dogs.

The Lakers have not lost a game in regulation time in their last four contests, and are one point up on the Dogs, who did not play this past weekend.

Dryden still moved up one spot in the rankings to number 11.

The Rockland Nationals of the Central Canada Hockey League remain No. 1 in the top 20 rankings.

They have won 17 consecutive games and have just two losses this season.

The Niverville Nighthawks of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League continue to hold down the number two spot.

CJHL TOP 20
RANK TEAM (LEAGUE) (PREVIOUS WEEK)

  1. Rockland Nationals (CCHL) (1)
  2. Niverville Nighthawks (MJHL) (2)
  3. Collège Français de Longueuil (LHJAAAQ) (3)
  4. Toronto Patriots (OJHL) (4)
  5. Panthères de St-Jérôme (LHJAAAQ) (5)
  6. Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) (6)
  7. Stouffville Spirit (OJHL) (9)
  8. Timmins Rock (NOJHL) (8)
  9. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) (7)
  10. Portage Terriers (MJHL) (10)
  11. Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL) (12)
  12. Collingwood Blues (OJHL) (11)
  13. Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL) (13)
  14. Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL) (15)
  15. Greater Sudbury Cubs (NOJHL) (16)
  16. Fort Frances Lakers (SIJHL) (19)
  17. Truro Bearcats (MHL) (18)
  18. Summerside Western Capitals (MHL) (14)
  19. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) (NR)
  20. Smiths Falls Bears (CCHL) (HM)

HONOURABLE MENTION: Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL); Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL); Hearst Lumberjacks (NOJHL); Milton Menace (OJHL); Ottawa Jr. Senators (CCHL)

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Top two SIJHL clubs maintain spots in top 20 poll

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The Canadian Junior Hockey League is out with its first list for 2026 of the top twenty junior A clubs in Canada.

The Dryden GM Ice Dogs are ranked number 12.

The Fort Frances Lakers hold down the number 19 spot.

The two clubs are one and two in the SIJHL standings.

The Ice Dogs went 2026 with a 20-4-2-1 record, winning their last three games before entering the Christmas break to stay 3 points up on the Lakers.

The Lakers are 18-5-2-2, and have lost only one game on home ice, and are 8-0 in their last home games.

The season resumes for both teams this weekend.

The Rockland Nationals of the Central Canada Hockey League hold down the number one spot in the weekly top 20.

The Niverville Nighthawks from the Manitoba Junior Hockey League are ranked number two.

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Dryden GM Renews Naming Agreement With Ice Dogs

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Dryden GM is back as the title sponsor of the Ice Dogs Junior Hockey team.

The dealership has retained naming rights for the organization for a fifth consecutive year.

Owner Nick Beyak says he’s proud to support the organization.

“Obviously a different year. A lot of uncertainty out there but I have absolute faith in Mike Sveinson and the leadership of the team and I know they will do everything they can to make it a successful season and we’ll just see what happens.”

Beyak adds “I think with everything going on. The more normalcy and even tradition that we can maintain in our lives, the better, because we all have pretty amazing lives and did before this and it’s concerning to me. I don’t want any of us to lose sight of that and I think the Ice Dogs are a big part of that for the community. I want to see them back as it was as most people do and I believe it will come.”

Team President Mike Sveinson is grateful for the support of Dryden GM and Nick Beyak.

“It’s just a testament to his devotion to our community that he’s re-upped the commitment again this year during our most trying season. So part of my initiative with the team this year and part of the sense of purpose I feel with the team is to bring us a little bit further back to some normalcy and having the Ice Dogs play this season and have us resume the closest to the normal that we can. Nick being a part of that shows his commitment to that as well.”

Sveinson says the GM sponsorship is an important first step in their fundraising campaign.

“Now we’re moving forward asking for the regular sponsorship and board sign commitments and commitment to our fundraising initiatives that we always have. Whatever our season looks like this year, we still need the funds to operate it and to get through the season and to mitigate the losses we suffered at the end of last year having to cut it short prior to the playoffs.”

The SIJHL season is scheduled to start in mid-November.

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Ice Dogs’ Dylan Winsor Heading To Dauphin Kings

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The Dryden GM Ice Dogs will have a big hole to fill when they get back to action.

Ear Falls native Dylan Winsor has been dealt to the MJHL’s Dauphin Kings to complete a trade between the two clubs last season.

Winsor spent two years in Dryden, where he established himself as a dominant two-way forward. Over 109 SIJHL games, he put up 27 goals and 35 assists for 62 points.

Before making the jump to junior, Winsor played 50 games for the U-18 ‘AAA’ Kenora Thistles. During that time, he scored 20 goals and added 30 assists while wracking up 96 penalty minutes.

Winsor won’t be the only Thistles alumnus on the Kings this season, as he’ll be playing alongside Kenora’s Kadin Ilott and Keewatin’s Bryson McDonald.

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Remainder Of SIJHL Season And Playoffs Cancelled

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The remainder of the SIJHL season and the playoffs have been cancelled until further notice.

This includes matches to be played by the Dryden GM Ice Dogs and Red Lake Miners.

The cancellations are across the Canadian Junior Hockey League as all games and hockey related activity has been cancelled in its member clubs.

The cause of the cancellation is due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CJHL president Brent Ladds says, “In lieu of the world-wide events and on-going implications of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and following in-depth deliberations with our Executive Board and each of the commissioners/presidents, along with consultations with medical experts, as well as Hockey Canada, the decision has been made to put a hold on the season for the time being.”

Further updates will be provided if they become available.

 

 

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SIJHL Showcase Starts Up In Wisconsin

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Today is the first of two days of SIJHL action in Spooner Wisconsin.

All of the league’s teams are in action today and tomorrow with games taking place for most of the day.

The first game today starts at 1:15pm as the Thunder Bay North Stars face the Fort Frances Lakers, followed by the Dryden GM Ice Dogs playing against the Thief River Falls Norskies at 4:15pm.

The final game of the day takes place at 7:15pm as the host Wisconsin Lumberjacks face off against the Red Lake Miners.

Tomorrow the schedule will be:

Thief River Falls vs. Thunder Bay North Stars 1:15pm

Fort Frances Lakers vs. Red Lake Miners 4:15pm

Wisconsin Lumberjacks vs. Dryden GM Ice Dogs 7:15

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Winter Gear Donations Being Collected At Ice Dogs Game Tonight

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If you missed your chance to donate winter gear for the Winter Warm Up Clothing Drive at the Ice Dogs game, another chance is coming up tonight.

Spokesperson Jennifer Peekhaus talks about some of the winter gear they will be collecting at the game tonight.

The Winter Warm Up Clothing Drive is looking for new and gently used jackets, mittens, and scarves will be accepted as well as brand new hats as well.

Peekhaus also says they make sure the clothing is clean and safe to use before giving it away.

The game starts at 7:30pm and if you can’t drop off at the game, you can always make a donation at the Children’s Resource Centre at 113 Albert Street.

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Dryden GM Ice Dogs Host Fort Frances Lakers Tonight

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The Dryden GM Ice Dogs will be back in action tonight as they will be hosting the Fort Frances Lakers tonight at the Dryden Memorial Arena.

Game time is 7:30 and this will be the third time this season the Ice Dogs have faced the Lakers.

The Ice Dogs currently have an 2-0 record over the Lakers this season with a 4-3 win in Fort Frances and another 4-3 win in Dryden.

Also there will be a table set-up with people ready to collect new or gently used jackets, mitts and scarves and new hats as well for the Winter Warm-Up Clothing Drive.

Elsewhere in the SIJHL, the Thief River Falls Norskies are on the road to take on the North Stars in Thunder Bay tonight, that game will be starting up at 6:30pm CST.

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Three Straight Wins For Ice Dogs

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The Dryden GM Ice Dogs exploded for three goals in the third period en route to a 5-1 win over the visiting Wisconsin Lumberjacks Sunday afternoon.

It was a big day for the”Warrior” connection with Sioux Lookout’s Kendall Schulz scoring twice, Cortez Favot earning two assists and Ben Forbes picking up a helper.

Josh Gardner scored his first SIJHL goal, while Evan Pakkala and Justin Pitari.

Dryden GM fired 21 shots on the Wisconsin net in the final frame, finishing with 41.

Dawson Rattai made quite a debut for the Ice Dogs stopping 50 shots in his first Junior hockey game.

Dryden GM is now 3-1 and is tied for first in the standings with Red Lake and Thunder Bay.

The Ice Dogs return to the ice next Friday at home against Fort Frances.

(Photo Credit: Kerri-Ann Kanceruk)

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