Wolves Blank Colts 6-0 in Barrie
(GREATER SUDBURY, ON) – The Sudbury Wolves continued their regular season schedule on Saturday, September 19, travelling to Sadlon Arena for a matchup against the Barrie Colts.
After taking a 1-0 lead late in the opening period, the Wolves took control with four goals in the second before adding another in the third. Paolo Frasca stopped all 31 shots he faced as Sudbury defeated Barrie 6-0 and improved to 2-0 on the season.
Wolves Strike Late in the First
The opening frame remained scoreless until the final minute of the period.
At 19:06, Patrik Ula (1) found the back of the net to give the Wolves a 1-0 lead. Parker Smith (1) was credited with the assist on the play.
Paolo Frasca stopped all seven shots he faced in the opening period, sending Sudbury into the first intermission with a 1-0 advantage.
Wolves Take Control in the Second
Sudbury broke the game open in the middle frame.
At 1:22, Tanner Adams (2) scored his second goal of the season to extend the Wolves’ lead to 2-0. Kingston Harris (1) and Kash Kwajah (1) were credited with assists on the play.
Just over three minutes later, Blake Clayton (1) found the back of the net at 4:40 to make it 3-0. Rowan Henderson (1) and Vladimir Provorov (1) recorded assists on the goal.
The Wolves continued to add to their lead at 13:20 when Brayden Bennett (1) scored on the power play. Clayton (1) and Mason Walker (1) picked up the assists.
Sudbury struck again on the power play at 18:27. Genc Ula (1) scored his first goal of the season to extend the Wolves’ lead to 5-0. Kingston Harris (2) and Vladimir Provorov (2) were credited with assists.
The Wolves outshot the Colts 25-7 in the second period and carried a 5-0 lead into the final frame.
Wolves Finish the Job in the Third
Sudbury added its sixth goal early in the third period.
At 2:51, Luca Blonda (1) found the back of the net to make it 6-0. Norman Greene (1) and Mason Walker (2) were credited with assists on the play.
Greene’s assist marked the first point of his OHL career.
Barrie generated 17 shots in the final frame, but Frasca turned aside all of them as the Wolves held on for the 6-0 victory.
Between the Pipes
Paolo Frasca got the start in goal for the Wolves and stopped all 31 shots he faced, earning his first career OHL shutout.
Hagan Bach started in goal for the Colts and made 36 saves on 42 shots.
Special Teams & Discipline
Special teams played a role throughout the game, with the Wolves capitalizing twice on the man advantage.
- Sudbury Power Play: 2-for-5
- Sudbury Penalty Kill: 2-for-2
- Barrie Power Play: 0-for-2
- Barrie Penalty Kill: 3-for-5
The Wolves finished 2-for-5 on the power play while holding the Colts scoreless on their two opportunities with the man advantage.
By the Numbers
- Final Score: Sudbury 6, Barrie 0
- Shots: Sudbury 42, Barrie 31
- Power Play: SBY 2/5 | Barrie 0/2
- Goaltending:
SBY – Frasca: 31 Saves
BAR – Bach: 36 Saves
Three Stars:
1st : Paolo Frasca ⭐
2nd: Blake Clayton ⭐⭐
3rd: Kingston Harris ⭐⭐⭐
