Sudbury Northern Life 
The Kal Tire Jr. Wolves defeated the Abitibi Eskimos in a 7-4 victory Wednesday night at the Garson Arena.
18 year-old rookie Evan Daciuk scored twice, including the game winner, and was named the game's first star. The Capreol native continues to progress and develop into a top offensive player for the Jr. Wolves.
18 year-old veteran Jeff Verreault scored twice and added an assist for a three point night. Zach McGillis, Chris Pontes and Devin Lockeyer recorded singles for the Jr. Wolves.
The Jr. Wolves outshot the visitors 16-2 in the first period and earned their 3-1 lead going into the second frame. Both teams scored twice in the second period to give the Jr. Wolves a 5-3 lead heading into the third period.
The Eskimos showed their offensive firepower in the third period and outshot the home team 16-5, but 17 year-old rookie goaltender Nick McMullen stood tall in net for the Jr. Wolves and recorded his fifth win of the season.
Shots on goal ended 33-25 in favour of the Jr. Wolves.
The Jr. Wolves were without the services of Erik Belanger, who was participating in the CJHL Top Prospects Game in Summerside P.E.I. Belanger scored a goal for Team East in their 6-3 victory over Team West.
Belanger will rejoin his teammates as the Jr. Wolves will take to the road for a game on Manitoulin Island on Friday night before closing their pre-Christmas schedule with a trip up north to Abitibi for a return visit against the second place Eskimos.
