Mania Commits to Wolves
(Greater Sudbury, ON) The Sudbury Wolves are pleased to announce that 6’1, 190lbs right-shot defenceman, Matthew Mania has committed to the Hockey Club. Mania was selected by the Wolves in the 4th round, 60th overall of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection.
“We are thrilled that Matty has decided to come to Sudbury and the OHL,” said Sudbury Wolves Vice President and General Manager, Rob Papineau. “We felt he was one of the best defencemen in the 2021 priority selection. He was a huge part of the North Jersey U16 National Championship team this past spring and was also a key piece for Team USA’s U17 gold medal winning team this past August in Switzerland in the Five Nations tournament. He is a strong skater, very smart and has great poise and vision. He is a guy that will be a huge piece for us over the next four seasons,” he added.
“I am very excited to join the OHL and the Sudbury Wolves and to become part of this storied franchise,” said Mania. “I can’t wait to meet all my new teammates and to get started.”
Last season, Mania suited up for Team USA at the U17 Five Nations Tournament where he picked up 1 goal and three assists in 4 games and captured the gold medal. During the 2020-21 season, Mania also played for the North Jersey Avalanche 16U AAA with teammate Quentin Musty. This season, the Olmsted, Ohio native played 4 games for the Fargo Force of the USHL, before deciding to make the switch to OHL hockey and join the Wolves.
The transfer paperwork is currently being reviewed by Hockey Canada and USA Hockey and is expected to be finalized in the coming days before Mania is expected to make his debut. The Wolves host the Oshawa Generals tonight at 7:05pm and North Bay Battalion Sunday for a Halloween matinee at 2:05pm. Tickets are on-sale now at greatersudbury.ca/tickets for both games. Get your tickets early to avoid the lines! Please note, tickets available online are the same price as the box office, so save time and buy online. For digital ticket tips and tricks please visit, https://sudburywolves.com/digital-ticket-faq.
Fans are encouraged to come to the arena early as COVID-19 safety precautions are in place that may take some extra time. The health and safety of all our fans, players, staff and volunteers is of utmost importance. A vaccination policy is in effect. Fans 12+ will be required to show their vaccine receipt from their second dose, along with photo ID upon entrance with their ticket. Fans must be fully vaccinated for a minimum of 14 days. Unvaccinated youth 11 and under must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult in order to gain entry. For a full list of COVID-19 policies and procedures and arena policies, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/arenapolicies.
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