Kirkland Lake Gold Miners Jr "A"

06/10/2026

EXCITING NEW ADDITION TO THE MINE ⛏️🧱

06/06/2026

MASSIVE RE-SIGNING ⛏️🚨

06/06/2026

WELCOME BACK FYNN 👊🏻

06/03/2026

GUESS WHO’S BACK ⛏️

⛏️🏒💛

05/16/2026

05/08/2026

The Kirkland Lake Gold Miners are proud to announce the hiring of Dean DeSilva as the organization’s new Head Coach for the 2026-27 season.

Dean brings an exceptional combination of experience, leadership, player development, and recruiting expertise to the Gold Miners organization. Throughout his coaching career, he has helped develop:
• 31 NHL Drafted Players
• 14 World Junior Team Players
• 29 OHL Drafted Players
• 3 Stanley Cup Champions
• 23 NCAA Players

Dean most recently served as Head Coach of the Swift Current Broncos and previously spent five seasons in the WHL as Assistant Coach with the Everett Silvertips and Vancouver Giants. During his tenure in Everett, the Silvertips recorded three consecutive 45+ win seasons and an outstanding 171-75-26 record.

In addition to his CHL experience, Dean has been heavily involved with Hockey Canada and Team Ontario programs at the national and international levels, including the IIHF Youth Olympics, Canada Winter Games, and multiple U17 development camps and events.

Dean is recognized professionally for his commitment to team culture, player development, communication, and long-term planning. His coaching philosophy focuses on maximizing player potential through accountability, skill development, attention to detail, video analysis, and relationship building while creating a close-knit culture that positively impacts both the team and the community.

An experienced Canadian Hockey League coach with extensive connections throughout junior, collegiate, and professional hockey, Dean brings a deep understanding of the evolving recruiting landscape across Canada, the NCAA, and Europe. His established relationships and recruiting abilities will provide Gold Miners players with valuable guidance and opportunities as they pursue their athletic and academic goals.

Dean's leadership, mentoring, and communication skills have made him highly respected by players, families, staff, and colleagues throughout his career. Dean strongly believes that education and life skills are lifelong assets and that hockey serves as a platform to help young athletes grow both personally and professionally.

A three-time Coach of the Year recipient, Dean brings a proven track record of success, integrity, and development to Kirkland Lake.
Please join us in welcoming Dean and his family to Kirkland Lake as we begin an exciting new chapter for Gold Miners hockey.

04/15/2026

The Kirkland Lake Gold Miners would like to express sincere condolences to the family of Mike “Buckwheat” Lelievre.

Mike was a fan of the Gold Miners since the very beginning and was always willing to help out where he could.

Mike volunteered for many years with social media updates.

We will miss seeing “Buckwheat” at the Joe.

04/11/2026

Kirkland Lake Goldminers Appoint Jonathan Blier as President of Operations and General Manager.

04/08/2026

The Kirkland Lake Goldminers Jr. A Hockey Club and the New Liskeard Cubs U18 AAA are proud to announce a Player Development and Partnership Agreement for the 2026–27 hockey season.

This partnership is designed to create a clear, collaborative development pathway for elite U18 players as they prepare for the next level of junior hockey. By aligning development philosophies, communication, and evaluation processes, both organizations are committed to supporting player growth on and off the ice.

“Our goal is to build a strong development pipeline that benefits players, families, and both organizations,” said representatives from the Kirkland Lake Goldminers Jr. A. “This agreement provides young athletes with a transparent path to Jr. A hockey while maintaining a strong developmental environment at the U18 AAA level.”

The New Liskeard Cubs U18 AAA see the partnership as a natural step in advancing player opportunities within the region.

“We are excited to formalize this relationship with the Goldminers,” the Cubs organization stated. “This agreement reinforces our commitment to preparing players for junior hockey by focusing on skill development, habits, and readiness for the next stage of their careers.”

Key elements of the partnership include:
- Aligned player development philosophies
- Enhanced communication between coaching staffs
- Player evaluation and exposure opportunities
- A clearly defined progression pathway from U18 AAA to Jr. A

Both organizations emphasize that this agreement is player-first, prioritizing long-term development, education, and character while strengthening regional hockey.

The Kirkland Lake Goldminers Jr. A and New Liskeard Cubs U18 AAA look forward to a successful partnership beginning with the 2026–27 season and beyond.

03/29/2026

THANK YOU to our fans, our miners nation.

Your energy, passion, and dedication mean everything not just to our players but to their families, our staff, and our volunteers.

Whether you're cheering in the stands or watching from afar, you play a vital part in this Junior ‘A’ hockey experience.

Without YOU there is no US.

See you in August 🏒