OHL 20 in 20 Season Preview: Sudbury Wolves
Reigning CHL Rookie of the Year Quinton Byfield returns as a top 2020 NHL Draft prospect looking to help the Sudbury Wolves build off their big leap forward in 2018-19.
2018-19 Record: 43-20-3-2, 91 points (2nd Central Division)
Head Coach: Cory Stillman (3rd season)
Key additions: Christian Purboo, Kalle Loponen, Landon McCallum, Chase Stillman, Ethan Larmand, Nathan Ribau, Kosta Manikis, Giordano Biondi
Notable graduates: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Adam Ruzicka, Darian Pilon, Drake Pilon, Cole Candella, Anthony DeMeo, Ryan O’Bonsawin
Leading scorer: Quinton Byfield* (64 GP, 29-32–61)
Leading scorer (defencemen): Liam Ross* (68 GP, 7-22–29)
Leading scorer (rookie): Quinton Byfield (64 GP, 29-32–61)
Leading goaltender: Christian Purboo^ (23 GP, 6-9-1-2, 3.90 GAA, .897 SV%)
Quick Hit: The Wolves’ 43 wins in 2018-19 were the most by the team in a single season since 1995.
#OHLOpeningWeek schedule: Thurs. Sept. 19 at NIAG, Fri. Sept. 20 at ER, Sun. Sept. 22 at MISS
*- among returning players
^- with North Bay
This month ontariohockeyleague.com will feature one team each day in advance of the 2019-20 season which begins Thursday September 19th. See more from the OHL 20 in 20 series.
