
Wolves Host Division Rivals in Double-Header Weekend
February 25, 2020 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Sudbury Wolves News Release
(Greater Sudbury, ON) Wolves Hockey action returns to the Sudbury Arena this Friday and Sunday as the Wolves get set to host two divisional opponents. The Wolves are looking to hold their division lead with the playoffs just around the corner as they get set to host the Niagara IceDogs Friday at 7:05pm and Mississauga Steelheads Sunday at 2:05pm.
The Wolves are coming off a big win over the Nation's best Ottawa 67's Sunday where they defeated them 2-0 to hold onto first in the Central Division.
Friday, the Wolves host the Niagara IceDogs for the final time this season. The IceDogs continue to fight for the final playoff position with the Kingston Frontenacs. The IceDogs are led up front by Minnesota Wild prospect Ivan Lodina and Oliver Castleman who lead the team offensively with 54 points apiece.
Friday's game is sponsored by Wawanesa who will be on-hand with prizes and giveaways for lucky fans through-out the game. Don't miss the remote-control truck race in the second intermission where one lucky fan will win a $100 gift card for the Team Store. Visit their table in the lower lobby for more information. Come early to take advantage of TGIF Friday specials with the 3-2-1 offers including $3 tall boys, $2 hot dogs and $1 popcorns between 6 and 6:30pm.
Sunday, the Wolves host the Mississauga Steelheads in the afternoon matinee. The Steelheads currently sit 6 points behind the Wolves for the Division lead and are led up front by Florida Panthers prospect Cole Schwindt as well as James Hardie who lead the Steelheads offensively with 66 and 60 points respectively.
Sunday's game is sponsored by Bayshore Home Health. Lucky fans will win Bayshore and Wolves branded blankets during the second intermission. It's the second last Junior Wolves Sunday, so don't forget your skates to lace them up with members of the pack following the game.
Tickets for both games are on-sale now. Visit greatersudbury.ca/tickets or sudburywolves.com to secure your seats.
Prior to this weekend's double-header, the Wolves will travel down Highway 17 to face-off against the North Bay Battalion on Wednesday at 7:00PM. Fans can tune into the live play-by-play on CKLU 96.7 or mixlr.com/sudburywolves. The game is also scheduled to be broadcasted on Eastlink Channel 10 and 610HD.
For more information, visit sudburywolves.com.
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