Wolves Return Home
The Sudbury Wolves return home after a successful thanksgiving weekend road trip finishing with a perfect record of 3-0. The Wolves were led by the impressive play of Josh Leivo who netted six goals and a plus 5 rating in three contests this weekend. Leivo’s strong effort earned him OHL player of the week honours.
On Friday the Wolves are back in action at the Sudbury Arena when they face-off against the Saginaw Sprit. The Wolves will be looking to avenge their 5-0 loss on September 27th at the Dow Event Center to the hands of the Spirit. Heading into the weekend the Spirit’s record sits at 2-3-2-0. Saginaw comes into the game boasting four NHL Draft picks on their current roster including VINCENT TROCHECK (2011 3rd Round, Florida), JUSTIN KEA 2012 ( 3rd Round, Buffalo), JAKE PATTERSON ( 3rd Round, Detroit), and GARRET ROSS ( 5th Round, Chicago). TROCHECK currently sits tenth in league scoring having put up 10 points in 7 games this season. TROCHECK lead the Spirit last season amassing an impressive 85 points in 65 games.
There are still greats seats available for Friday’s Game! Tickets for the game can be purchased at the Sudbury Arena Box Office, by calling (705) 671-3000 or online HERE.
This game is sponsored by KICX 91.7. Make sure to stop by the KICX FOR KIDS table in the lower lobby to help support Pediatrics Services at Health Sciences North. Fans who make a donation during the game will be entered into a draw for the chance to win a trip to the COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS (CMA’S) in Nashville! The draw will be made during the second intermission.
On Saturday, October 13th the Wolves will head down Highway 400 to battle their divisional rival, the Barrie Colts. The Colts head into the weekend with an impressive 5-2 record. Game-time is at 7:30. Don’t miss out on the action, as Stu Kernan will have the call of the game live on KFM 95.5. The Colts offensive attack is lead by OHL Superstar and the Winnipeg’s 7th Overall pick in 2011, MARK SCHIEFLE. SCHIEFLE was a key member of Team Canada this summer, which was successful in winning the second ever Canada vs. Russia Challenge. SCHIEFLE enters the weekend 4th in league scoring with 11 points in 7 contests this season.
