BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW
The Sudbury Wolves managed to keep a firm
grip on their fourth spot in the Eastern Conference earning a
win, tie and loss in another busy weekend.
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On Friday night, the Wolves hosted their
fierce rival, the Barrie Colts. Only one point separated the
two clubs before the game, yet they battled to a 2-2 draw in
front of 4,330 fans at the Sudbury Arena.
Ryan McDonough and Ben Pouliot scored for the
Wolves. Pouliot's goal early in the third period salvaged a
point for the Wolves.
Back up goalie Kevin Beech got his second
straight start between the pipes for the Wolves, and despite
some shaky play, he made 25 saves overall to help the Wolves
gain a point.
Hunter Tremblay and B.J. Crombeen replied for
the Colts.
On Saturday, the Wolves hit the road for
another divisional contest, against the second place
Mississauga IceDogs.
The Wolves were hammered 6-1.
Patrick Ehelechner got the start, but was
chased from the net after allowing four goals on 21
shots.
Beech came in to stop the bleeding, but
allowed two more goals on 11 shots.
Cody Bass lead the way for the IceDogs by
scoring two goals. Kyle Quincey, Dustin Jeffery, Anthony Butera
and Tom Zanoski also scored for the IceDogs.
Pouliot scored for the Wolves. Defenceman
Troy Murray picked up an assist on Pouliot's goal, getting
his first point in a Wolves' uniform.
Murray was called up recently from
Bowmanville of the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey
League.
Mississauga's goalie Michael Ouzas
continued his fine play against the Wolves this season, by
thwarting 23 of 24 shots fired his way.
On Sunday, the Wolves found their redemption
by blasting the lowly Oshawa Generals, in Oshawa, 5-0.
Once again Beech got the start, and was
spectacular, turning away all 26 shots he faced.
Kevin Baker notched two goals in the easy
victory. They were the first two goals by Baker in a
Wolves' uniform. Baker was acquired by Sudbury at the OHL
trading deadline in exchange for sophomore defenceman Kyle
Lamb.
Rafal Martynowski, Pouliot, and Nick Foligno
also had goals for the Wolves.
With the road victory, the Wolves now sport a
record of 8-15-0-2 away from the Sudbury Arena, which is all
ready one more win than they had all of last season on the
road.
The Wolves are back in action this weekend
for two home games.
On Friday, the Wolves host the IceDogs. Game
time is 7:30 pm.
On Sunday, the Wolves host the Belleville
Bulls for an afternoon contest. Game time is 2 pm.
