Wolves host weekend double-header at home

The Sudbury Wolves play two home games this weekend, hosting the Flint Firebirds Friday (7:05 p.m.) and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Sunday (2:05 p.m.) in an interleague, bilingual matchup that will count in both leagues' statistics.

The Sudbury Wolves will play two home games this weekend, welcoming the Flint Firebirds on Friday evening and the Rouyn‑Noranda Huskies on Sunday for an interleague matchup. The Sunday game is being presented as a bilingual event and will be officially scored toward both OHL and QMJHL statistics and standings. The club's recent roster moves were highlighted in a team release, including trades that sent Nathan Villeneuve and Alex Pharand away and arrivals such as JC Lemieux, Adam Nemec and defenceman Genc Ula. Those new players have produced points in their early appearances, and Ula joined Sudbury after a trade that involved Kieron Walton and multiple draft selections. Weekend schedule and notes: - Jan. 16, 7:05 p.m.: Sudbury Wolves vs. Flint Firebirds at home. - Sunday, 2:05 p.m.: Sudbury Wolves vs. Rouyn‑Noranda Huskies; interleague, bilingual game that will be officially tallied for both leagues. - JC Lemieux, acquired from Windsor, recorded points in his first three games (three goals and two assists in that span). - Adam Nemec, who signed after the World Juniors, has points in his first three Wolves games (one goal and three assists reported). - Defenceman Genc Ula joined Sudbury after a trade that sent Kieron Walton to the Peterborough Petes; the deal also included five draft picks that were listed in the team release. Summary: The Wolves' immediate schedule includes a road game in North Bay on Jan. 15 before the pair of home games on Jan. 16 and Sunday. The Sunday interleague matchup will be recorded in both OHL and QMJHL records, and the team has emphasized recent roster changes and contributions from new players ahead of the weekend.