Weekend Double-Header
On Friday the Wolves will kick-off their two game home stand against the Owen Sound Attack. The Attack enter the game sitting third in the Western Conference with an impressive 18-5-1-2 record. The Attacks’ line-up features Buffalo Sabres star forward DANIEL CATENACCI (a former 1st overall OHL draft selection of the Soo Greyhounds). The 19-year-old forward currently sits 8th in league scoring with 38 points in 26 games this season. The Attack’s line-up boast six additional NHL draft picks including the OHL’s top goaltender JORDAN BINNINGTON (3rd Round, St. Louis Blues). This is Owen Sound’s one and only visit to the Nickel City this season. The Wolves dropped a close 3-1 decision to the Attack back in October. This game is sponsored by BM METALS who will be on hand with many giveaways and prizes for lucky fans throughout the game including prizes for lucky rows. One lucky fan will win an iPod Touch. They will also be making a presentation to the Northern Cancer Foundation from funds collected in their Scrap Cancer Campaign. Game time is 7:35 P.M.
The Wolves will wrap up their home stand on Sunday afternoon when they play host to CONNOR MCDAVID and the Erie Otters. The game will give Wolves fans their first look at the rookie sensation who was drafted 1st Overall by the Otters after being granted “exceptional status” by Hockey Canada as a 15 year old. The Toronto native is by far one of the most skilled forwards to ‘ever’ play in the Ontario Hockey League and he will simply ‘wow’ you with his offensive plays, speed and smarts. MCDAVID has been drawing comparisons to SIDNEY CROSBY at the same age andleads all rookies in scoring having posted 32 points in only 26 games to date this season. Don’t miss CONNOR MCDAVID and the Erie Otters this Sunday afternoon at 2:05 P.M. when they make their one and only visit to the Sudbury Arena this season. This game is sponsored by Q-92 who will have Q- 92 Bells and other prizes for fans throughout the game.
There are still greats seats available for both home games! Tickets for the game can be purchased at the Sudbury Arena Box Office or by calling (705) 671-3000.
Before these exciting back-to-back games at home this weekend the Wolves will travel to Sault Ste. Marie Wednesday night for game three of the BELL CHALLENGE CUP. The Hounds lead the BELL CHALLENGE CUP SERIES 4-0 in points after a 3-1 win in the Soo and a 5-4 victory in Sudbury last Friday night. Don’t miss out on the action, as STEW KERNAN will have the call of the game on KFM 95.5. .
