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Sudbury Wolves 2005 prospects invade Countryside

BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW [email protected] The Sudbury Wolves 2005 draft prospects are set to howl for the first time in the Nickel City this weekend.
BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW

The Sudbury Wolves 2005 draft prospects are set to howl for the first time in the Nickel City this weekend.

This Saturday and Sunday will provide Wolves fans a chance to see the latest crop of Wolves' hopefuls, as the organization holds it's annual summer mini camp for rookie prospects at the Countryside Arena.

All 2005 prospects, excluding third round pick Gerome Guidice, who's out with a leg injury, will be in attendance, showcasing their skills to the fans.

There will also be prospects from past drafts that have yet to don a Wolves jersey in attendance.

All together, there will be 23 young prospects skating.

The players hit the ice at 2 pm sharp for on-ice practice. All season ticket holders are also invited to a free BBQ from noon to 2 pm at the arena.

Fans will also get a chance to see first round selection Brett Parnum, and what he can do, as well as, lanky forward Justin Vaive, another third round selection.

Vaive, the son of former NHLer Rick Vaive, presents an interesting case, and should delight fans with his raw scoring ability.

At six-foot-three, the younger Vaive, according to scouts, has his dad's lethal knack for scoring goals thanks to an accurate, blazing shot.

Rick Vaive played 13 seasons in the NHL for Vancouver, Toronto (where he had his best seasons), Chicago and Buffalo.

In 876 games, Rick tallied 441 goals and 788 points.

If Justin has even a speck of his father's ability, he should make some major noise in the OHL.

The camp is designed to allow the next crop of Wolves players to get accustomed to the franchise.

Â"It's a chance for the players to get comfortable with the coaching staff,Â" said Wolves head coach and GM Mike Foligno. Â"They will get to know our systems and what we are all about. It's also a good chance for the players to see where they stand amongst their peers. It's more of a fun weekend for the players.Â"

The players will be back on the ice on Sunday at 11 am.

During the mini camp on Saturday, interested people will have the opportunity to purchase used Wolves equipment such as official game-worn helmets, practice jerseys, pants, elbow and shin pads and much more.

The sale will run from noon to 2 pm.




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