Ben Leeson
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Ryan O'Bonsawin has changed his number to 23 to honour longtime girlfriend Melisa Kingsley, who passed away earlier this week. He's part of the starting lineup tonight.
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If you're wondering whether it would be worthwhile to have an
#OHL
season of 20-25 games, just ask a player. Those I have spoken with would be over the moon to have the opportunity and highly motivated to show well in the time they have. Could make for some very good hockey.
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Sudbury Wolves and Niagara IceDogs have also postponed their game tonight following the tragic death of London Knights forward Abakar Kazbekov. One of several to be rescheduled by the
#OHL
and right move, in my opinion. Some things are bigger than hockey.
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Montreal Canadiens goaltending prospect Frederik Dichow has committed to the Sudbury Wolves for 2020-21. Danish puck-stopped was Sudbury's first-round pick in the
#CHLImportDraft
last year.
#ohl
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Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has committed to the Sudbury Wolves. Buffalo Sabres' second-round pick in 2017 NHL Entry Draft was Sudbury's third-overall choice in the CHL Import Draft at the end of June. Full story to come.
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Sudbury Wolves and New Jersey Devils fans will be happy to hear Chase Stillman’s upper-body injury is not serious and he’s expected to play against Hamilton tomorrow night.
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Top 10 U18 scorers in the
#OHL
since the trade deadline, per Elite Prospects player tracker:
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I hate to say this, but the updated CHL app is even worse now. Scores not updated and the games you do select won't load. The old app was simple, but it was fast and worked well.
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Sudbury Wolves GM Rob Papineau says he wanted the Humboldt Broncos to be the first to announce Scott Barney was leaving for a job in the
#OHL
. Felt it was the respectful thing after what Scott had done to rebuild their program and help their community heal.
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Sudbury Wolves forward Landon McCallum will attend the St. Louis Blues’ development camp in mid-September.
#ohl
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Sudbury Wolves open orientation camp with on-ice fitness testing. Returnee Nathan Villeneuve setting a pace for the
#OHL
prospects.
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Five-hundred and fifty-eight days later, I’m making the climb to the Sudbury Community Arena press box again. Wolves and Petes in
#OHL
pre-season action at 7:05 p.m.
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‘Very selfless’ — novice hockey team donates unused tournament fees to Sudbury hospice
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Sudbury Wolves goaltender Mitchell Weeks will enter his final two
#OHL
games with 3.93GAA and .894SvP, but those numbers don't do him justice. He leads the league with 3,403 minutes, while rest of the top 10 goalies have averaged 2,745. He has faced a league-high 2,100 shots, ...
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Worked my first shift with this guy 17 years ago. Hard to believe this is the last one. So long and all the best to a great photographer and and even better person,
@SudburyStarPics
Don’t be a stranger.
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Some great players invited to Team USA’s camp for the WJC, but the decision not to even give Hunter Brzustewicz or Quentin Musty a shot when they’re tearing up the
#OHL
is a head-scratcher for me. Unfortunately not the first time Americans in the CHL have been snubbed like this.
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Wow. The Sudbury Wolves will pick first overall in the 2021
#OHL
Priority selection. What a turn of events in the Nickel City.
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Sudbury players have been wearing No. 23 jerseys in honour of late Lady Wolves alumna Melisa Kingsley for
#EssoCup
warmups this week. The group includes Melisa's sister, goaltender Mireille Kingsley.
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Sudbury Wolves rookie Quinton Byfield, who wears No. 55, got his 55th point in his 55th
#OHL
game today.
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Very sorry to hear about this. Please spare a thought today for Melisa Kingsley's family, friends and teammates and consider supporting cancer care and research however you can.
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of a member of the Lady Wolves family, Melisa Kingsley. Our hearts break for Melisa and all of her family. We will miss your beautiful smile and infectious laugh Mel. RIP Love always from your hockey family!
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The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Sudbury Wolves defenceman Isaak Phillips to a three-year, entry-level contract. Fifth-round pick has performed well with the Hawks’ AHL affiliate while waiting for
#OHL
to return to play.
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Sudbury Wolves import pick Samu Tuomaala signs with Philadelphia. Could increase his chances of coming to the
#OHL
this season.
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Checked with Sudbury GM Rob Papineau and
#OHL
has informed him Dalibor Dvorsky will not be suspended. He’ll be available to play at home this coming Friday.
Nothing listed yet in terms of a suspension for Wolves F Dalibor Dvorsky, however, so it’s possible league did not agree with the slewfooting call on review. I did think it was an iffy one while watching the replay last night.
Normally an automatic two games, sometimes more.
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Sudbury Wolves defenceman Djibril Toure has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators following a strong showing at rookie camp. Overager remains with the Sens at main camp. Great story for a guy who made the
#OHL
team as a walk-on last fall.
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Expecting the
#OHL
to make an announcement tomorrow regarding its start date for the 2020-21 regular season, after a meeting of the board of governors last week. Few details have emerged from those discussions, but I expect we'll see a delayed start, possibly without fans.
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Sudbury Wolves fall 3-1 to North Bay to end the 2021-22 season. Will have a full story tonight, but first I want to say thanks to all of you for following along. It has been a pleasure to cover
#OHL
hockey again and appreciate all of you for helping to make that possible.
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Hockey Canada to announce its roster for IIHF men’s U18s later this afternoon. Expecting to see a handful of Sudbury Wolves on the list.
#ohl
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Huge ovation for the Lady Wolves as they head onto the ice for the gold-medal game at the
#EssoCup
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Moment of silence now for Melisa Kingsley, standout player for the Sudbury Lady Wolves, who passed away from cancer earlier this week. O'Bonsawin wearing her No. 23 tonight.
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This is really cool. What a homecoming for Damien Giroux.
Yes
@damiengiroux20
, we are really doing this.
Over 150 Damien Giroux fans patiently waiting for the hometown kid post game.
After a 10-6
@SpiritHockey
victory
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Hey, look where I ended up this afternoon! Wolves rookie orientation camp underway at Sudbury Community Arena.
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Goyette and Villeneuve are expected to skate together through the summer in preparation for the 2022-23
#OHL
season
@Sudbury_Wolves
word around the rink today was you wanted a picture of these two 1st round picks together on the ice (
@DavidGoyette14
&
@nathan_villy89
)
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Craig Duncanson addresses media for the first time as the Sudbury Wolves’ new head coach. Darryl Moxam and Zack Stortini returning to coaching staff for 2021-22.
#ohl
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Savage grateful for Sudbury support: Son of former NHLer will serve as captain of Team USA for world U18 tourney
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Wolves have signed defenceman Jakub Chromiak, their first-round pick, seventh overall, in the 2022
#CHLImportDraft
. Ilava, Slovakia product, who turns 17 next month, is to arrive in Sudbury in a few days.
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Sudbury Wolves grad Macauley Carson is attending the San Jose Sharks’ development camp this week. Was also invited to San Jose’s camp as an 18-year-old in 2017.
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Sudbury Wolves forward Quinton Byfield officially named to Team Canada for the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, to be held in Slovakia and the Czech Republic Aug. 5-10.
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Foligno is now 950 games into his pro career and has accomplished a great deal, but has never played more than 10 games in the post-season. He’ll be motivated to make the most of this opportunity.
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Phillips prepares for first pro camp: Sudbury Wolves defenceman to join Chicago’s top affiliate
#ohl
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How about this for a shakeup: Goaltender David Bowen has re-signed with the Sudbury Wolves and will start this afternoon.
#ohl
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Tough seeing Shane Bulitka leave Sudbury. A model citizen, leader and one hell of a hockey player who got better every year. Was always a pleasure to deal with, win or lose. I know he'll find success, both in hockey and in life, and I wish him all the best.
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Just confirmed this with team. Sudbury Wolves F Chase Stillman has indeed departed for Denmark to play on a loan until
#OHL
season begins.
Hey
@ben_leeson
, did you hear anything about
@chasestillman61
playing in Denmark? I heard Jeff Marek & Co mention it but haven’t heard anything official.
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Sudbury Wolves have made a big addition to their blueline, in more ways than one, as defenceman Adam Samuelsson has signed with the team. Son of Ulf was their fifth-round pick in 2016.
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Sudbury Wolves have relieved head coach Craig Duncanson of his duties following a 3-7-1-0 start to the season. Assistant GM Ken MacKenzie to step in on an interim basis. More to come.
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Sudbury Wolves grad Blake Murray moving to main camp with the Carolina Hurricanes after a standout showing in their rookie tournament. Had a third-period goal, then OT winner on Sunday, followed by a first-period marker and a shootout goal on Monday.
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Sudbury Wolves forward Chase Stillman has signed an entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils. Was NJD’s first-round pick, 29th overall, in the NHL Entry Draft last month.
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Sudbury Wolves forward Macauley Carson will play in the Traverse City prospect tournament for the New York Rangers. That makes seven Wolves attending NHL rookie camps.
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Sending Niagara IceDogs goaltender Tucker Tynan best wishes for a quick and full recover after he suffered a serious cut to the leg tonight. Sounds like paramedics and team staff were swift and effective in their response, so kudos all around.
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Slowed-down look at the OT winner. I’m still not seeing the puck go in.
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#OHL
to open trade window for four hours tomorrow, then close it again for month of July. I expect some teams have deals done and are waiting to make them official. Could offer hint in some cases as to plan for
#CHLImportDraft
on Friday.
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Ottawa Senators have returned D Djibril Toure to the Sudbury Wolves following a run through pre-season with their AHL affiliate in Belleville. Joined another newly signed NHL prospect, F Quentin Musty, for practice this morning.
#ohl
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Sudbury Wolves forward Blake Murray has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Murray was Carolina's sixth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Story to come.
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Multiple reports that Sudbury Wolves head coach Cory Stillman will be an assistant coach for the Arizona Coyotes. No official word from Wolves at this point and wouldn't expect anything from Coyotes until at least tomorrow, but looks like good fit, good opportunity for him.
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Kosta Manikis has reached out, says he’s doing OK and feels great. Good to hear after a scary situation on the ice tonight.
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Sudbury Wolves to host a virtual press conference on Wednesday at 10 a.m. to announce their new head coach. Will stream on the team's YouTube channel and Facebook page.
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The Sudbury Wolves have acquired forward Matej Pekar from the Barrie Colts in exchange for two second-round picks, a third, a fifth and a sixth.
#ohl
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Flew under the radar last week, but when Quentin Musty was upgraded from a B to an A rating by NHL Central Scouting, meaning he's a potential first-round pick, Sudbury Wolves teammate Alex Pharand was also upgraded from C to B, projected as a second- or third-rounder.
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