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Wolves keep pace with perfect weekend

With a win on home ice versus Brampton Friday, and road wins in Peterborough and Mississauga to round out the weekend, the Sudbury Wolves are entering the OHL's Christmas break on a hot streak.
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With a win on home ice versus Brampton Friday, and road wins in Peterborough and Mississauga to round out the weekend, the Sudbury Wolves are entering the OHL's Christmas break on a hot streak.

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The weekend started with a 4-1 win at the Sudbury Community Arena over the Brampton Battalion. Winger Nick Foligno scored two third period goals, including an empty net tally, while Jesse Messier added two assists. Between the pipes, goalie Kevin Beech made 29 saves.

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On Saturday, the Wolves travelled to Peterborough and vanquished the Petes 5-1. Foligno again led the offence (one goal and two assists) along with defenceman Adam McQuaid who had three helpers. The Wolves fired 53 shots on net while Beech stopped 28.

The Wolves made their way to Mississauga next and made quick work of the Ice Dogs with a 4-2 win. Forward Patrik Lusnak, defenceman Jakub Korinek and Foligno each scored two points. Beech continued his strong play with 30 stops.

In seven games this month, Beech has been tough to beat in the Wolves' net with a 5-2 record (including three wins in a row), a 1.81 goals-against-average and a .944 save percentage.

Entering the break, Sudbury is 18-13-2-2, good for 40 points and fourth place in the Eastern Conference.

Foligno (17 goals, 51 points), defenceman Jonathan D'Aversa (10 goals, 38 points) and forward Kevin Baker (16 goals, 36 points) are the team's top point producers.

The Wolves next game is Dec. 29 at the Sudbury Community Arena versus the Owen Sound Attack. Game time is 7:30 pm.


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