BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW
It was just what the doctor ordered.
The Sudbury Wolves, in desperate need to
start playing consistent hockey, picked up two wins over the
weekend.
The Wolves hosted the Peterborough Petes on
Friday night at the Sudbury Arena in front of 4,163 fans, and
managed a 3-1 victory.
Mike Mills, Thomas Sample, and Rafal
Martynowski provided all the offence the Wolves needed. They
scored all three goals in the final period, after trailing the
Petes 1-0 after 40 minutes of play.
For Sample, it was his first ever career OHL
goal.
Patrick Ehelechner was solid in-between the
pipes, stopping 31 of 32 shots fired his way.
Jamie Tardif had the only goal for the
Petes.
The Wolves went 0-2 on the power play, and
also killed off all three power plays awarded to the
Petes.
On Sunday, the Wolves hit the road for
afternoon tilt against the Brampton Battalion.
The Wolves, despite some penalty trouble,
skated away with a 4-2 win.
Bobby Chaumont again lead the way on the road
scoring two goals. Chaumont has scored most of his 11 goals
this season away from the friendly confines of the Sudbury
Arena.
Alex Eaton and Mills added the other goals
for the Wolves.
Ehelechner was strong in net again for the
Wolves, making 26 saves.
The Wolves' penalty killing unit had a
stern workout, thwarting all eight of the Battalion's
chances with the extra man.
The Wolves power play was a non-factor, going
0-4.
The wins have pushed the Wolves' record
to 8-6-2-1. They now stand third in the Central Division with
19 points.
It will be a busy week for the Wolves as they
take to the ice for three home games.
On Tuesday night, the Wolves renew their Bell
Challenge Cup series against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at
the Sudbury Arena.
Game time is 7:30 pm.
The Greyhounds lead the series with one win.
The other game ended in a 3-3 draw.
The Wolves then host last season's
Eastern Conference Champions, Mississauga IceDogs, on Friday
night.
Game time is 7:30 pm.
The Wolves continue their hectic home stand
Sunday afternoon with a match against the Toronto St.
Michael's Majors.
Game time is 2 pm.
