BY SCOTT
HADDOW
The newest Wolves hopefuls have two things in common: size and
skill.
The majority of the new recruits are over six feet tall. And,
while ninth rounder Jeffrey Verreault falls a little short in
the height department, he has a big heart and should endear
himself to Sudbury fans.
The 2006 picks know their next step into the OHL comes this
weekend at the training camp.
Gill, who played for the Don Mills AAA Flyers, plans to
bring some razzle-dazzle to Sudbury.
"I want to help them go to the Memorial Cup," said Gill. "I am a really good goal scorer and I can bring that to the team. I hope to make a big impact."
Larson can't wait to show his stuff to fans.
"It's been a dream to be drafted into the OHL," said Larson.
"I bring size, skating and a hard fore check.  The rookie
camp is important...for the coaching staff to see where I fit
in."
Verreault was thrilled to join his hometown team.
"It's great to play in front of friends and family," said
Verreault. "The game is changing to a speed game. I will work
on my speed and getting bigger."
Valiquette, a Sudbury boy, had a sense of relief, when
Sudbury picked him.
"Sudbury is a great hockey town," said Valiquette. "Before
the draft, I was worried about having to move away. Sudbury
solved all my problems."
Tarini, another local boy, was impressed with the Wolves'
plans to revamp the Sudbury Arena.
"It's great to see as a player because you know the franchise is strong and trying to attract more fans."
