Wolves Acquire Forward
The Sudbury Wolves acquired veteran forward MICHAEL MACDONALD from the
London Knights. In return, the Wolves sent London a 2nd round draft
pick in 2011 and future considerations. MacDonald, 5,11, 180 lbs, was
acquired in the 4th round of the 2007 OHL Entry Draft. In his rookie
season last year with the Knights, the Thunder Bay native scored 25
goals and added 20 assists for 45 points in 60 games.
This season, after 21 games, MacDonald has recorded 6 goals and 11
assists for 17 points. MacDonald recently participated in the SUBWAY
SUPER SERIES and recorded an assist for TEAM OHL in a 4-0 victory over
Team Russia in the third game of the series. “Michael has been on our
radar for some time now” notes Wolves’ GM Blaine Smith. “He scored 25
goals last season so he will certainly help our offence. He will also
help us in key situations as he is very good on the penalty-kill.”
MacDonald’s arrival is equally important due to the injuries that the
Wolves forward unit has incurred as of late. “We have two of our best
offensive players on the sidelines for another three weeks” noted
Wolves’ Head Coach Trent Cull, referring to Eric O’Dell and John
McFarland. “We need some offensive help for sure and Michael sounds
like he will be a good fit for us moving forward.” The Wolves are
presently in 8th place in the Eastern Conference, one point back of
Belleville and five points behind sixth place Brampton.
Despite sending a 2nd round selection for MacDonald, the Wolves still
have three 2nd-round selections for the 2011 OHL Entry Draft in their
possession. “We acquired draft picks in previous trades with the
intention of moving some of them for players that can help us now and in
the future” notes Smith. “We have been struggling to generate offense
of late and we will be counting on Michael to help out in that
department.”
MacDonald is expected to meet his new teammates on Tuesday at his first
Sudbury practice. MacDonald will make his debut in a Wolves’ uniform
when the Wolves host the Soo Greyhounds on Friday night at 7:30 for the
first game of the BELL CHALLENGE CUP six-game season series between the
two northern arch-rivals. Tickets are now on sale for this contest at
the arena ticket office or by calling 671-3000 during business hours.
