The Sudbury Wolves dismantled the best and
the worst of the OHL over the weekend to keep a firm grip on
sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
After a lethargic 1-0 loss to Sault Ste.
Marie on Friday night at the Sudbury Arena, the Wolves took to
the road and bounced Peterborough (The second best team in the
OHL) 4-3 in shoot-out on Saturday night and then topped Oshawa
(the worst team) 4-3 in regulation.
The wins pushed Sudbury's regular season
record to 31-26-1-5, good for 68 points and fourth place in the
Central Division and sixth spot in the Eastern Conference, one
point behind Toronto for third in the Central and fifth in the
conference.
On Friday, the Wolves managed just 21 shots
on Sault Ste. Marie goalie Kyle Gajewski and never scored a
goal. Greyhounds defender Tyler Cuthbert scored the game's
only goal at 4:21 of the third period to give his team the
win.
Wolves' goalie Kevin Beech made 27 saves
in the loss.
On Saturday, Sudbury rolled into Peterborough
and edged out the Petes 4-3 in shoot out. Akim Aliu, the Wolves
eighth shooter, potted the game winner.
Devin DiDiomete ripped two goals, while Ben
Pouliot scored the other goal.
Jamie Tardif, with two goals, and Lubomir
Stach replied for the Petes.
Wolves puck stopper Beech was solid, making
34 saves in regulation and over time, before thwarting all
eight chances by Peterborough in the shoot out.
Petes' goalie Trevor Cann made 35
saves.
On Sunday, the Wolves made it two wins in a
row by dumping Oshawa 4-3.
Kyle Hope, Ryan Donally, Nick Tuzzolino and
Marc Staal, with the game winner, all scored for Sudbury.
Dale Mitchell, Nathaniel Brooks and John
Tavares tallied for the Generals.
Wolves ' back up goalie Chris Abbey
recorded his first win of the season by stopping 34
shots.
Oshawa goalie Kevin Couture made 26 saves in
the loss.
The Wolves look to continue their winning
ways on the road this Thursday when they travel to Barrie to
take on the Colts. Game time is 7:30 pm. The Wolves are back
home in action on Friday night when they host Toronto. Game
time is 7:30 pm.