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The Thunderbirds took the first game in a seven-game semi-final against the Beavers. Photo provided by NOJHL and used with permission.
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SPORTS – Espanola Express forward wins award, Thunderbirds takes first semi-final win

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell

Espanola Express player wins NOJHL award

Kobe Braham, a forward with the Espanola Express has received an award from the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League.

Braham has been presented with the Mitch Tetreault Memorial Trophy as best defensive forward of the 2021-22 season.

Braham led all league players in shorthanded goals and was also tops in man-down points.

Thunderbirds hold off Beavers in Game 1 win
A Kelsey Ouellet goal off an Andrew Gibson feed 12 and a half minutes into the second period proved to be the game-winner as the Soo Thunderbirds held off the Blind River Beavers 3-2 last night.

Thursday was the opening contest of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League West Division semifinal series.

Game 2 goes Saturday at 7 pm in Sault Ste. Marie.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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