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Wolves imports Artem Gonchar, Jan Chovan finding their way in Sudbury
Wolf Tracks: New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings prospects have developed nicely since start of #OHL season — column by Jeff Giffen
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Wolves imports Artem Gonchar, Jan Chovan finding their way in Sudbury
Wolf Tracks: New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings prospects have developed nicely since start of OHL season
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December 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Sudbury Wolves’ Jan Chovan, prospect Adam Nemec off to Slovak WJC camp
Los Angeles Kings prospect, 2026 draft hopeful among 28 players vying for roster spots: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#ohl #worldjuniors
Sudbury Wolves’ Jan Chovan, prospect Adam Nemec off to Slovak WJC camp
Los Angeles Kings prospect, 2026 draft hopeful among 28 players vying for roster spots
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December 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Sudbury Wolves’ Kieron Walton earns second #OHL Player of the Week award
Winnipeg Jets prospect enters week among top eight point producers and riding 10-game streak: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
#OHLPOTW
Sudbury Wolves’ Kieron Walton earns second OHL Player of the Week award
Winnipeg Jets prospect enters week among top 10 eight producers and riding 10-game streak
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December 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Sudbury Wolves have recalled forward prospect Kingston Harris from Renfrew of the #CCHL. Sixth-round pick in the 2025 #OHL draft and a standout at camp is off to a strong start in his first season as a junior with 17 points in 20 games.
December 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Joey Puddister set to tip off new era as Sudbury Five head coach and GM
North Bay native, former Five player looks to honour, build on legacy of #BSL champion Logan Stutz: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/joey-...
Joey Puddister set to tip off new era as Sudbury Five head coach and GM
North Bay native, former Five player looks to honour, build on legacy of BSL champion Logan Stutz
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December 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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That's two #OHLPOTW awards for Kieron Walton now.
#ohl
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Wolves' Kieron Walton named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week - Ontario Hockey League
Winnipeg Jets prospect Kieron Walton is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week for the second time this season.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Copper Cliff, Timmins earn return trips to Silver Stick finals
That Sudbury Sports Guy: Sudbury hosts second weekend of regional play — column by Randy Pascal
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Copper Cliff, Timmins earn return trips to Silver Stick finals
That Sudbury Sports Guy: Sudbury hosts second weekend of regional play
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December 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Sudbury Wolves forward Jan Chovan and prospect Adam Nemec have been named to Slovakia's preliminary roster for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.
#ohl #worldjuniors
December 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Sudbury Wolves Weekend Wrap-up: Encouraging results despite Sunday letdown
Wolves beat Barrie, Brampton, then suffer setback in Guelph
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#ohl
Sudbury Wolves Weekend Wrap-up: Encouraging results despite Sunday letdown
Wolves beat Barrie, Brampton, then suffer setback in Guelph
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December 1, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Kieron Walton scores in OT, Karsen Chartier stops 33 as Sudbury Wolves beat Brampton
Sudbury has won three of last four games: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/kiero...
#ohl
Kieron Walton scores in OT, Karsen Chartier stops 33 as Sudbury Wolves beat Brampton
Sudbury has won three of last four games
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November 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Sudbury Wolves and Brampton Steelheads headed to OT in Brampton, tied 1-1. Shots 32-17 in the Steelheads' favour.
#ohl
November 29, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Mike Commito to donate portion of proceeds from Bruins 365 to HSN Foundation
For each copy of Bruins 365 Commito sells in Sudbury before Dec. 15, he plans to donate $3.65 to foundation: www.thesudburystar.com/entertainmen...
Mike Commito to donate portion of proceeds from Bruins 365 to HSN Foundation
For each copy of Bruins 365 Commito sells in Sudbury before Dec. 15, he plans to donate $3.65 to foundation
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November 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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With Villeneuve out, Parker Smith will make his #OHL debut for the Wolves. Sudbury's second-round pick in 2025 is enjoying a strong season with Cambridge of the #GOHL with 10 goals and 17 assists in 22 games.
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Sudbury Wolves captain Nathan Villeneuve won’t play against Brampton today. I’m told he’s under the weather.
#ohl
November 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Sudbury Wolves captain Nathan Villeneuve won’t play against Brampton today. I’m told he’s under the weather.
#ohl
November 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Big saves, big goals help Sudbury Wolves beat Barrie
Sudbury 6, Barrie 3 — story, photo gallery and video: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/big-s...
#ohl
Big saves, big goals help Sudbury Wolves beat Barrie
Sudbury 6, Barrie 3 — story, photo gallery and video
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November 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Big saves, big goals help Sudbury Wolves beat Barrie
Sudbury 6, Barrie 3 — story and photo gallery: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/big-s...
#ohl
Big saves, big goals help Sudbury Wolves beat Barrie
Sudbury 6, Barrie 3 — story and photo gallery
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November 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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Sudbury Wolves vs. Barrie Colts: #OHL live blog tonight
Follow our live blog beginning at 6:45: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbu...
Sudbury Wolves vs. Barrie Colts: OHL live blog tonight
Follow our live blog beginning at 6:45 p.m.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Joey Puddister joins Sudbury Five as head coach, GM
North Bay native takes over for Logan Stutz after six seasons as an assistant for Nipissing University: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/joey-...
#BSL
Joey Puddister joins Sudbury Five as head coach, GM
North Bay native takes over for Logan Stutz after six seasons as an assistant for Nipissing University
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November 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Sudbury Five have named former player Joey Puddister as their new head coach and GM following the departure of Logan Stutz. North Bay native has been the lead assistant coach at Nipissing University for six years. More to come at thesudburystar.com.
November 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Franco-du-Nord volleyball draws 460 to Sudbury: photos and results
Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon hosts Grade 7 and 8 athletes from 19 elementary and secondary schools
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Franco-du-Nord volleyball draws 460 to Sudbury: photos and results
Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon hosts Grade 7 and 8 athletes from 19 elementary and secondary schools
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November 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Cummy Burton knew everyone — and everyone knew him
Nickel City Nostalgia: Former pro hockey player, iconic broadcaster left indelible mark on Sudbury — column by Randy Pascal
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Cummy Burton knew everyone — and everyone knew him
Nickel City Nostalgia: Former pro hockey player, iconic broadcaster left indelible mark on Sudbury
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November 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Tony Tagliafierro departs Laurentian men’s soccer team
Coach sites family obligations for decision as Voyageurs search for successor: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/tony-...
#oua #usports
Tony Tagliafierro departs Laurentian men’s soccer team
Coach sites family obligations for decision as Voyageurs search for successor
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November 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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St. Charles goes undefeated at Cardinal Classic: photos and results
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St. Charles goes undefeated at Cardinal Classic: photos and results
St. Charles College ran the table at its Cardinal Classic hockey tournament
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November 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Some good stuff from Thomas Perry here on Kimani Eccleston's progress in Timmins in the #NOJHL this season: timminspress.com/sports/timmi...
He'll return to the Sudbury lineup for #OHL action against Barrie tonight.
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Sudbury Wolves have recalled forward Kimani Eccleston from Timmins of the #NOJHL. Union College commit has seen a surge in his point production of late with five goals and three assists in his last six games. #ohl
November 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Logan Stutz reflects on time with Sudbury Five, decision to leave #BSL team
'I’m going to be a Sudbury Five fan for life' — decorated coach and GM to focus on family, return to Kansas City while Five get set to announce successor: www.thesudburystar.com/sports/logan...
November 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM