On Friday The Thunderwolves will host the number 1 team in the OUA the Concordia Stingers. They currently sit atop the OUA Eastern Conference and the Number 2 ranked in the country with 38pts (18-2-2)
Concordia has won 2 of their 3 previous games with there loss coming at the hands of the UQTR Patriotes 2-1.
Lakehead is coming off of their weekend split with the Waterloo Warriors and looking to rebound and pick up some valuable points.
Lakehead is 6-3 all time vs Concordia and have out scored them 38-33 in those games. In the previous 2 meetings with Concordia the Wolves have not fared well losing last seasons meeting 8-2 and the 3 place game 2 seasons ago 4-0.
On Saturday The Wolves welcome the Ottawa Gee Gee's to the Gardens. Last season in there lone meeting Ottawa came out on top 4-3 in OT.
Ottawa is coming in on a 2 game winning streak with wins over Nipissing 3-0 and Windsor 7-1. Ottawa is currently sitting 3rd in the Eastern Conference with 28pts (13-6-2)
Lakehead is 2-2-3 all time with Ottawa with Ottawa holding the edge in scoring 25-21. Ottawa is lead by Andrew Belchamber with 9G and 16A for 25Pts and Zach Giroux with 10G 12A for 22Pts.
In net Franky Lapenna is sporting a 9-7 record with a 3.04 GAA and a .905 SV%.
On Friday January 24 we will have a pre game tribute to our long timekeeper Jackie Belle who passed away on Dec 2,2024. January 25th is Fan Appreciation Night. Game time both nights is 7pm. So come out and get the Gardens Rocking on both nights.
Hear the Howl!