VETERANS RETURNED
The Sudbury Wolves are pleased to welcome two highly-regarded NHL
prospects back to their line-up from their respective NHL camps. BEN
CHIAROT, 19, has been returned to Sudbury by the ATLANTA THRASHERS while
JOHN MCFARLAND, 18, has been returned to the Wolves by the FLORIDA
PANTHERS. Chiarot and McFarland are expected to rejoin their Wolves’
teammates at practice on Wednesday.
“It’s certainly a good-news story for the Sudbury Wolves and our fans”
notes Wolves’ Head Coach Trent Cull. “Our fans will enjoy watching two
future NHL players develop right here in Sudbury. Both players are on
their way back and have expressed their interest and dedication to lead
our team to a successful season.”
One player that was looking forward to the return of John McFarland is
19 year old Russian forward ANDREY KUCHIN. “John and I had good
chemistry during the pre-season and we are looking forward to leading
our team offensively this season. ” Kuchin was acquired by the Wolves
in the 2010 CHL IMPORT DRAFT. Kuchin is a skilled forward with
excellent vision and puck-skills and is certain to compliment
McFarland’s goal-scoring abilities.
Chiarot, 6’3″, 215 lbs, is expected to anchor a Wolves’ blueline that is
much more experienced than last year with the return of six veteran
defencemen. Chiarot will be joined by Jake Cardwell, Josh McFadden,
Nick Trecapelli, Frankie Corrado and Justin Sefton. Jimmy Sheehan, 17,
is the lone rookie on the Wolves’ experienced blueline. MARCUS FOLIGNO
is the only Wolves’ player remaining at an NHL Camp – with the BUFFALO
SABRES.
In other news, the Wolves have traded the rights to Prince Edward Island
native and overage forward CHRIS DOYLE to the Mississauga St. Michael’s
Majors. In return, the Wolves receive a 4th round draft selection in
2012 from the Majors.
Doyle, 20, was recently waived through the Quebec Junior Hockey League
after concluding a four-year junior career. The Wolves claimed
Doyle’s rights last week on OHL Entry waivers. Despite conflicting
media reports, Doyle had refused to report to Sudbury and remained at
home in PEI.
“With the recently confirmed return of Eric O’Dell to our line-up, we
will have the maximum of three overage players in our line-up with Mike
Lomas and Alain Valiquette” notes Wolves’ GM Blaine Smith. “With this
transaction, we have added another draft selection that allows us to
acquire an established OHL player or draft a four-year player for the
future.”
The Sudbury Wolves will open their 2010-11 OHL season this weekend with
the ATLAS COPCO HOME OPENER WEEKEND featuring a double-header beginning
Friday night when they host the Niagara IceDogs at 7:35. On Saturday,
the Wolves will host the Ottawa 67’s at 7:05 p.m. Tickets for the
weekend games are now on sale at the Sudbury Arena ticket office.
Wolves’ Season Tickets are now on sale at the Wolves’ arena office or by
calling 675-3941 x231 during regular business hours.
