Kam River Fighting Walleye

Junior A hockey club based in Oliver Paipoonge, Ontario (just outside Thunder Bay). Proud member of the SIJHL. Bill Salonen Cup Champions - 2023

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‼️ Training Camp Spots Available ‼️

Think you have what it takes to be a Walleye?

A few select spots are being held open for walk-on tryouts at our main training camp, beginning August 30th at NorWest Arena.

Email Head Coach/GM Ryan Carlson for more information.
#FearTheFish

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🚨SIGNING🚨

The Fighting Walleye are pleased to announce the signing of 07 fwd Cayleb Gustave

The native of Mississauga, ON played 7 games for Kirkland Lake (NOJHL) last season, posting 3 points. He suited up for the Hamilton Steel U18 AAA club in '24-'25.

Welcome, Cayleb!

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🚨 SIGNING 🚨

The Fighting Walleye are pleased to announce the signing of '09 forward Kellan Ozerkevich.

The Lakehead product suited up for the Thunder Bay Kings U18 AAA club in '25-'26, when he posted 27 points in 25 games in the Great North AAA League.

Welcome, Kellan!

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💥 Returning Player 💥

DeAntwan is back for his 20 year old season!

After a fine first year in the Orange and Black, the versatile two-way centre is poised to be a huge part of the Walleye lineup in '26-'27!

Welcome back, D.A.!

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‼️ Home Opener 2026‼️

The Fighting Walleye season begins a little over 6 weeks from today - Friday, Sept 25th!

The Red Lake Miners visit the Pond for a two game series to open the Walleye's 6th full season in the SIJHL.

Secure your season tickets - https://t.co/WQU5yLEf0Z

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🚨SIGNING🚨

The Fighting Walleye are pleased to announce the signing of 09-born Dman Ben Paddington for 26-27.

The 6'1" 212 pound local product played for the Thunder Bay Kings U18 AAA club last season, where he posted 19 pts in 27 GP in the GNU18 league.

Welcome, Ben!

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💥 RETURNING 💥

Brady Low is back between the pipes for '26-'27!

After a fantastic rookie season in which he posted a 2.57 GAA and .920 save pct. in 19 games, Low will be relied upon as a key foundational piece of the Fish!

Welcome back Brady!

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Welcome Head Coach Ryan Carlson!

[TBT News @TBTNews_TBay]

The Kam River Fighting Walleye have hired new head coach Ryan Carlson ahead of 2026-2027 season. #tbtsports #tbay #tbtnews #tbtnewshour #tbtnewspm https://t.co/Gz9MSBJYA7 via @tbnewswatch

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💥 RETURNING PLAYER 💥

Simmer is back!

Nico Simeoni returns in the Orange and Black. With 2 seasons of Junior A already under his belt, the skilled 17-year-old is poised for a breakout year with the Fish!

Welcome back Nico!

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🚨 SIGNING 🚨

The Kam River Fighting Walleye are pleased to announce the signing of 2008-born forward Nathan Caputo for the 2026-27 season.

The local product suited up for the Thunder Bay Kings U18 AAA club last season, where he posted 11 Pts in 26 GP

Welcome, Nate!

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🎉The Fighting Walleye wish to congratulate Cody Swalwell, who has accepted a position as Manager of Business Operations for the Warman Wolverines of the SJHL!

We thank Cody for his many years of hard work and contributions to our hockey club. Best of luck in the future!

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Mastrangelo Fuels FINAL

The boys put forth an incredible effort all series but ultimately fall in 6 games

Thank you Oliver Paipoonge, thank you Walleye Nation.

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Sam Sargent makes it 4-2 with 4 minutes to play!

Back in the game!

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2ND Intermission Update

Need the hardest 20 of the year with the season on the line

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🚨 Walleye get on the board late in the 2nd!

Kaden Goodwin with his 8th of the playoffs, assisted by Sam Sargent

3-1 FFL

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Not an ideal start
Lots of game left

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Game 6 Lineup Sunday night at NorWest

Tickets are available at the door

#FearTheFish🐟

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💥Walleye VS Lakers Tonight at NorWest!

All playoff pre-games are brought to you by Pyroboyz!

Tonight we have Billy MacGillivray playing the boys onto the ice and rocking the national anthem!

Tickets available at the door, or here: https://t.co/EYCMEiDTAK

#FearTheFish🐟

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🚨 Playoff Gameday at NorWest!
Presented by Montanas BBQ & Bar

It's Game 6 of the Bill Salonen Cup Semi-Finals with the Walleye trailing the series 3 games to 2.

Let's fill the Pond and spur the Fish to victory!

Tickets: https://t.co/EYCMEiDTAK

Let's Go Walleye!

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🚨 Carpenters Union Local 1669 Series Update

It's win or go home for the Walleye on Sunday night at NorWest

Pick up tickets for this massive Game 6 matchup here ➡️ https://t.co/EYCMEiDTAK