We're coming up to Northern Ontario Rivalry Weekend in the Ontario Hockey League according to a news release from the Sudbury Wolves camp.
Starting Friday, the hometown Wolves will be snarling and gnashing against the Soo Greyhounds in a home-and-home series. Both teams are scheduled for action at Sudbury Community Arena on Oct. 17 at 7:05 p.m., with a rematch in the Sault on
Oct. 18 at 7:07 p.m., said a club news release.
The Wolves are back at home this week from a three-game road trip that saw many positives for the club, according to the release. After a loss to the Brantford Bulldogs on Friday, the Wolves proved their resiliency, rallying for a 6-3 win in Erie this past Saturday night.
Overage forward Chase Coughlan led the charge with two goals and an assist, along with two goals from Kieron Walton (WPG), three assists from Nathan Villeneuve (SEA), and two-point efforts from both 2026 draft eligible forwards Rowan Henderson and Blake Clayton.
Rookie goaltender Owen Leonard earned his first OHL win in the effort, stopping 22 of 25 shots, said the release.
The Wolves also mentioned the great effort in Niagara in their third game in three days on Sunday afternoon that saw the Wolves outshoot the IceDogs 45-26, with highlights including Jan Chovan (LAK) scoring his first OHL goal in the first period, and a tremendous solo effort from Kieron Walton (WPG) to tie the game at three in the third period. IceDogs goaltender Vladislav Yermolenko made 42 saves with the Wolves ultimately being edged out 4-3.
Sudbury moves on to Friday’s game, where they’ll start a stretch of four home games in their next five. Friday’s game is proudly sponsored by Vitto Brand Foods Ltd., who are celebrating their 50th anniversary of serving the Sudbury community. Friday is Hot Dog Night, including a Hot Dog Eating contest during the second intermission, with big prizes on the line. Anyone interested in participating can sign up here.
Wolves Nation can tune in for Saturday’s game in the Soo by watching through FloSports online here. Fans can also tune in the Listen Live radio broadcast on the Sudbury Wolves website here.