Sturgeon Falls Re-Brands to West Nipissing

The Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks have re-branded to the West Nipissing Lynx following a change of ownership.

The Lumberjacks under owner Lui Ricci have been a staple franchise in the Greater Metro Junior Hockey League dating back to 2010, participating in six seasons.

The Lumberjacks were the Russell Cup Champions in 2011-2012 during their best season.

The new ownership group is headed by two locals of Sturgeon Falls, looking to placed a renewed energy in the community based hockey club.