Jeff Giffen
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Wolf Tracks: One last gruelling, critical road trip
There are teams in the OHL that dread what they refer to as the Northern trip. In general, that would usually mean a Thursday night game in North Bay, Friday… → Read More
Wolves snake-bitten in back-to-back losses
The Sudbury Wolves fired nearly 100 shots in a pair of road games on the weekend, but managed just two goals and earned no points → Read More
Wolf Tracks: Mania's exciting OHL journey
The more I watch Matthew Mania’s sophomore season unfold, the more his path reminds me of some of the better Wolves blueliners of years past → Read More
Wolves outgunned in Oshawa as standings continue to tighten
In a game with a huge two points on the line, Sudbury Wolves coach Derek MacKenzie pulled out all the stops in Oshawa on Sunday afternoon → Read More
Wolf Tracks: Whoever stops the puck is the coach's favourite
This section is Presented This section was produced by the editorial department. The client was not given the opportunity to put restrictions on the content or review it prior to publication. by Auto Depot Breadcrumb Trail Links * Sports * Local Sports * Hockey Wolf Tracks: Whoever stops the puck is the coach's favourite They'll need both goalies to help the cause and the guy Derek MacKenzie… → Read More
Sudbury Wolves can't hang on in Owen Sound, drop 4-3 decision
A solid effort for the Wolves in Owen Sound on Saturday night as they outshot the Attack 40-37, but couldn’t hang on to a third period lead and dropped a 4-3… → Read More
Wolves clip Spitfires on late goal by David Goyette
Windsor the top team in the OHL’s Western Conference with record of 28-11-3-1, but Sudbury wins 3-2. → Read More
Wolf Tracks: A calculated deadline for GM Papineau
For anyone trying to decide if the Wolves won or lost the trade deadline, remember Kocha Delic was chosen in 2020 with a second-round draft pick acquired in… → Read More
Wolves run out of gas in Mississauga, take four of six points on weekend
The Mississauga Steelheads took a somewhat surprising approach a few days before the trade deadline, unloading three bona fide OHL stars in Luca DelBelBelluz… → Read More
Krawchuk shines, Wolves get revenge in win over Battalion
If the Sudbury Wolves have the second half they’re hoping for, an emotional, come-from-behind victory against the division-leading North Bay Battalion at the… → Read More
Wolf Tracks: Game coming together for McCallum
Former first rounder showing his skills and staying out of penalty trouble while still annoying rivals, Jeff Giffen writes. → Read More
Wolf Tracks: Battalion a measuring stick for Wolves heading into second half
When the second half opens for the Wolves with a home-and-home set against the Battalion, the Sudbury squad has a little something to prove → Read More
Wolf Tracks: Wolves may need right move more than big move
This section is Presented This section was produced by the editorial department. The client was not given the opportunity to put restrictions on the content or review it prior to publication. by Auto Depot Breadcrumb Trail Links * Sports * Local Sports * Hockey Wolf Tracks: Wolves may need right move more than big move OHL trade deadline less than a month away Rob Papineau is the vice-president… → Read More
Musty matches record, Wolves put up baker's dozen to drub 'Dogs
This section is Presented This section was produced by the editorial department. The client was not given the opportunity to put restrictions on the content or review it prior to publication. by Auto Depot Breadcrumb Trail Links * Sports * Local Sports * Hockey Musty matches record, Wolves put up baker's dozen to drub 'Dogs Sudbury 13, Niagara 2 Daniel Michaud of the Niagara IceDogs battles for… → Read More
Wolves open fire on Fronts, but drop 6-2 decision at home
It probably hasn’t been the start to the OHL season that Colorado Avalanche goalie prospect Ivan Zhigalov was expecting as a member of the Kingston Frontenacs,… → Read More
Wolf Tracks: Time for a reset
It’s clear the Sudbury Wolves expected more coming into 2022-23, which would explain the decision to let Craig Duncanson go after 11 games → Read More
Wolves squander lead, fall to red-hot 67’s
It was a high-powered start for the Sudbury Wolves on Sunday, but a power outage short-circuited the lights and team’s plans for an upset. → Read More
Wolf Tracks: A lot to prove in Wolves country
There are a lot of Wolves players with something to prove this season, and that promises to be a good thing for anyone who spends the odd night, or a lot of… → Read More
Ranger has winning return to Mississauga as Wolves stymie Steelheads
Players will often try to downplay personal success against their former teams, but for Joe Ranger, it would have been difficult to do that on Sunday. → Read More
Sudbury Spartans look to bounce back as playoffs loom
Victory against northern rivals Sault Steelers slips away at the last second → Read More