LYNX ADD TOP GOALTENDER
The West Nipissing Lynx are proud to announce the addition of local Junior goalie Justin Roy! Born in 1995 and from Hagar, ON Justin brings maturity, leadership, and experience to our club. Justin, a former Junior champion, posted impressive numbers with a 1.50 GAA and a .961 SVS% with his former club. Assistant General Manager Bruno Vezina had this to say about the recent signing "Justin is a top level Junior goalie. He's proved it in the past and he will prove it again this
MINI CAMP
Want to be a part of our team? The West Nipissing Lynx are hosting their first ever mini camp on July 9th 2016 in North Bay, ON. Players must pre-register! See you on the ice!
MAJOR TRADE!
The West Nipissing Lynx have made their first ever trade and it's a major one! The Lynx have acquired the rights to two top local players Thomas Farrell and Nathaniel McLeod from the Temiscaming Titans! General manager Patrick Miron had this to say about the deal "Thomas and Nathaniel are two big bodies who have Junior hockey experience. They will contribute immensely on the scoresheet but also help mentor our younger players". Join us in welcoming these two local players to
Lynx Sign Local Nipissing First Nation Member
The Lynx are extremely excited to announce the signing of 2000 defenseman Blake Beaucage, a member of Nipissing First Nation! Assistant general manager Bruno Vezina had this to say about the signing "We are proud to have signed our very first Nipissing First Nation's player. At 5'7'' and 200 lbs, Blake will ensure stability on our back end. Albeit his size, Blake does not shy away from physical play and is very reliable in the defensive zone". Welcome to the team Blake!
Lynx Sign Another Local
The West Nipissing Lynx are proud to announce they have signed Braden Simon from Warren, ON. Braden is a young 2001 forward with great size at 6'3'' and 200 lbs. General Manager Patrick Miron has this to say about the signing "Braden is an amazing young talent. He already has the Junior size at a very young age and he possesses all of the necessary tools in order to succeed at this level. Braden will be a force along the boards and as a net front presence for years to come".
Lynx Sign Former New Liskeard Cub
The Lynx are proud to welcome Lawson Yatkowsky to the team! Lawson is a 1998, 5'9'' 180 lbs forward from Gerladton, ON who prides himself on establishing a physical presence on the ice. Assistant coach Mathieu Gaudette said this "Lawson is exactly the type of player we need on our team. His work ethic and determination, along with his understanding of a full 200 ft game will be of great value to us on the ice". Welcome to the team and our community Lawson!
Lynx Sign Local Player
The West Nipissing Lynx are proud to announce their first signing! Kove Lafontaine of Sturgeon Falls, is a 1999 forward standing at 5'9'' and 180 lbs. Kove's intensity and willingness to battle for loose pucks, along with his great two-way game, will help the Lynx in tight games down the stretch. Congratulations Kove and welcome to the Lynx organisation!
Welcome Mr. Dave Avery - Head Coach
The West Nipissing Lynx Junior A Hockey Club are proud to announce their first head coach in history. Mr. Dave Avery, a member of Nipissing First Nations and former North Bay Trapper, has a ton of experience at the Junior hockey level. His 20+ years of officiating background in both the OHL and Junior leagues, and his playing career at both the OHL and professional level will help our players develop as strong players on the ice and individuals off the ice. We invite you to j
LYNX READY TO ROAR
The West Nipissing Lynx Junior A Hockey Club are pleased to announce today that they are West Nipissing’s new Junior A Hockey program and that they will be participating in the upcoming 2016-2017 season in the GMHL (Greater Metro Hockey League). The new owners, Patrick Miron and Bruno Vezina released the following statement with regards to introducing its new team to the municipality of West Nipissing. “We as local West Nipissing residents truly believe this municipality des
LYNX DRAFT 15 PLAYERS AT GMHL DRAFT
The West Nipissing Lynx wrapped up the GMHL draft on Saturday May 15th with 15 new players chosen. Daniil Dmitriyev, a 1998 born Russian forward was the Lynx's first round pick and third overall. Dimitriyev, a skilled forward played last season with HC Slovan Bratislava, a U18 team in Slovakia. He registered 88 points including 29 goals in 42 games. Here is the complete breakdown of the drafted Lynx players: 1 - Daniil Dmitriyev (1998, F, Slovan Bratislava) 2 - Mac Young (1
