IceDogs Wrap up 3 in 4 Against the Wolves at Home
Although the young IceDogs have fallen short their last two games, they have shown tremendous improvement and resiliency.
The Sudbury Wolves will be a tough test as they are currently sitting second in the Eastern Conference. These two teams will become familiar rivals as they face off for the 2nd time in 4 weeks.
The IceDogs are expected to be without Christian Sbaraglia, Lucas Theriault, Cam Peters, and Jackson Doherty.
The Sudbury Wolves are expected to be without their team points leader, Quinton Byfield.
David Levin is second in Wolves scoring with 25 goals and 38 assists. As an overage player, Levin contributes to the Wolves offensive veteran lineup in numerous ways. Not only does Levin have 7 power play goals, but he has also picked up 3 short handed goals throughout the season.
In the three games that these teams have faced off against one another, Jake Uberti has lit the lamp twice and collected an assist. In the last 8 games, Uberti has an impressive 5 goals and 4 assists, upping his point total to 16 goals and 13 assists in 48 games. Uberti has shown leadership on the ice, continually giving his best effort which is seen through his impressive speed and ability to create scoring chances.
The special teams could have a serious impact on tonight’s game with both teams being in the top 10 for power play percentage in the OHL.
Special Teams: Head to Head
Power Play | Penalty Kill | |
Niagara IceDogs | 22.0% | 70.3% |
Sudbury Wolves | 21.8% | 79.1% |
Injury Update
Christian Sbaraglia | Lower Body | Day to day |
Lucas Theriault | Lower Body | Day to day |
Cam Peters | Lower Body | Month to month |
Tucker Tynan | Lower Body | Indefinite |
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