Monday, February 16th, 2026 | Sudbury Wolves vs. Niagara IceDogs
The Sudbury Wolves are set to face off against the Niagara IceDogs for the fourth time this season in a Family Day game. The two teams faced off last in January, with the IceDogs taking a narrow 4-2 win. Sudbury is coming off a big win against the Brampton Steelheads and looks to carry that momentum forward as they look to gain more ground for a playoff spot. Niagara enters the den ahead of the Sudbury and will look to extend their perfect record against the Wolves this season The Wolves enter today’s matchup sitting 4th in the Central Division with a record of 21-30-2-0, including a 15-10-2-0 record at home, and a 6-20-0-0 record on the road. The Icedogs are currently positioned 3rd in the Central Division, with a 26-22-4-1 record, a road record of 914-2-0
Jakub Chromiak has emerged as a key player for the Niagara IceDogs following a mid-season acquisition from the Kitchener Rangers. Originally beginning his OHL career with the Sudbury Wolves, the Ilava, Slovakia native was selected 8th overall in the 2022 CHL Import Draft by Sudbury, where he established himself as a puck-moving defenceman. The overager’s impact is highlighted by his strong defensive play, carrying a +14 rating. Through 52 games split between Niagara and Kitchener this season, Chromiak has tallied 35 points along with the defensive play the overager has grown accustomed to providing.
Fellow countryman, Adam Nemec, has solidified his role as an offensive threat for the Sudbury Wolves. Selected 96th overall in the 2024 CHL Import Draft, the Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia native, joined the Wolves after having a dominant career in the Slovak leagues. Nemec had a highly productive outing for Team Slovakia at the World Juniors, where he recorded five points (one goal and four assists) in five games, tied for second in Slovak scoring. The younger brother of New Jersey Devils defenceman Simon Nemec impacted the Wolves’ offence immediately in his OHL debut against the Soo Greyhounds, where he found the back of the net. Through his first 16 games in Sudbury, Nemec has tallied 18 points, including six goals and 12 assists.
TODAY’S MATCHUP
2025/26 Team Statistics
Road Record 6-20-0-0 9-14-2-0
Total Record 21-30-2-0 26-22-4-1
Streak 1-0-0-0 0-1-0-0
Penalty Minutes 521 (17th) 609 (11th)
Goals For 165 (15th) 168 (14th)
Goals Against 205 (15th) 190 (13th)
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2025/26 Teams Leading Skaters
Sudbury Wolves
1st Artem Gonchar
2nd Jan Chovan
3rd
Leading Goal Scorer
2025/26 Team Leaders
Sudbury
Jean-Cristoph Lemieux 20 31 Riley Patterson
Leader for Assists Artem Gonchar 28 38 Riley Patterson
Leader for PP points
Leader for Shots on Goal
Jan Chovan 20 25 Ryan Roobroeck
Jean-Cristoph Lemieux 151 207 Ryan Roobroeck
Leader in Penalty Minutes Genc Ula 72 60 Ethan Czata +/- Leader Genc Ula/Henry Doucet -1 +14 Jakub Chromiak
Rookie Points Vladimir Provorov 19 39 Ryerson Edgar
Goalie
Sudbury Wolves
2025/26 Goalie Statistics
Niagara Icedogs
Björn Bronäs Vladislav Yermolenko
Karsen Chartier
Injuries/Absences
Sudbury Wolves
Roster Changes
Niagara Icedogs
Returns/Call-ups
Transactions
Hudson Chitaroni - upper body, week-to-week
Liam Ladds - upper body, month-to-month
Karsen Chartier – lower body, week-to-week
Rowan Henderson – Upper body, week-to-week
Joey Brehmer – Called up from Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL)
Acquired Jean-Christoph Lemieux, PBO 3rd 2026, OTT 2nd 2027, WSR 2nd 2028, WSR 3rd 2028, OSH 3rd 2028, WSR 5th 2028, WSR 4th 2029 and a WSR 5th 2029 in exchange for Nathan Villeneuve and Alex Pharand
Signed 2024 CHL Import Draft 2nd round selection Adam Nemec
Chase Hull – Illness, day-to-day
Acquired Haoxi Wang in exchange for Artem Frolov, NIAG 4th 2026, FLNT 6th 2027, and a FLNT 3rd 2029
Acquired Jakub Chromiak in exchange for NIAG 2nd 2027, and a PBO 3rd 2028.
Acquired an OS 4th 2027 in exchange for WSR 5th 2028
Acquired Genc Ula, BRAM 3rd 2026, BFD 3rd 2027, PBO 5th 2027, PBO 2nd 2029, and a OSH 3rd 2029 in exchange for Kieron Walton and a FLNT 7th 2026
NOTABLE PLAYERS & KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Sudbury Wolves:
Artem Gonchar 2025 New York Rangers 3rd round pick | Jan Chovan 2025 Los Angeles Kings 6th round pick | Luca Blonda 2024 12th overall OHL Priority selection | Brayden Bennett 2025 11th overall OHL Priority selection.
Niagara Icedogs:
Riley Patterson 2024 Vancouver Canucks 4th round pick | Haoxi Wang 2025 San Jose Sharks 2nd round pick | Ethan Czata 2025 Tampa Bay Lightning 2nd round pick | Noah Read 2025 Anaheim Ducks 3rd round pick | Ryerson Edgar 2025 10th overall OHL Priority Selection | Ryan Roobroeck 2023 2nd overall OHL Priority Selection
GAME NIGHT & PROMOTIONS
Monday’s game against the Niagara Icedogs is proudly sponsored by Real Canadian Superstore, as part of their CHL-wide Jersey Design Contest. This year, the Wolves will be wearing a jersey from the contest designed by six-year-old Maxim. These jerseys will be auctioned via DASH starting on Monday, February 16th at 1:00 pm, and closing on Saturday, February 21st at 12:00 pm. All proceeds from the auction will go towards the PC Children’s Charity Foundation.
LOOKING AHEAD
Following this afternoon’s game, the Wolves hit the road for a three-game southern kick. The action kicks off across the border on Thursday, February 19th, as the pack takes on the Saginaw Spirit at 7:05 p.m. The trip continues south to Flint Saturday, February 21st, for a season-series finale against the Firebirds (7:00 p.m. puck drop) before the Wolves return to Canadian soil on Sunday, February 22nd , when they wrap up the road trip in London against the defending Memorial Cup Champion Knights at 2:00 p.m. Fans can follow the Wolves on the road by streaming games live with FloHockey at www.flohockey.tv.
The Wolves return home on Wednesday, February 25th, after a long road trip to take on their Highway 17 rivals, the Soo Greyhounds. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m.Tickets for all Wolves home games are available online at https://mpv.tickets.com and at the Sudbury Arena Box Office.
WOLVES THEME SCHEDULE
This season's theme nights bring excitement both on and off the ice, with the introduction of new themes alongside the return of fan favourites. Highlights include Shoresy Night, Teddy Bear Toss, Women in Sport Night, Indigenous Night, and much more! See below for our complete list of theme games.
To see the full list of themes lined up for the home games this season visit: https://chl.ca/ohlwolves/article/single-game-tickets-on-sale-and-theme-schedule-revealed/
GREATER SPORTS APPAREL TEAM STORE HOURS
Visit Greater Sports at the New Sudbury Centre (across from Champs), at our new Durham Street location, or inside the Sudbury Arena during Wolves and Five home games. You can also shop online anytime at greatersports.ca
2025-26 SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets for all regular-season home games are on sale online now at https://mpv.tickets.com and at the Sudbury Arena Box Office.
OHLHAM (2022) RD:3 (#63) | Trade with BFD Jan 2024 Niagara IceDogs
L Welland, ON ( 6.00 )
OHLBAR (2021) RD:3 (#44) | Trade with BAR June 2025 Barrie Colts
L St. Catharines, ON ( 5.10 )
Smith, Reyth 27/7/2007
Cheynowski, Callum 4/8/2006
Tiller, Grayson 20/2/2005
Quinnipiac Univ.
L Nobleton, ON ( 6.01 ) 185 OHLSOO (2023) RD:6 (#105) | Trade with SOO June 2025 St. Andrew's College
Brock University 27 Dell'elce, Sebastian 9/3/2007
RD: 1 (8) Kitchener Rangers
33 Chromiak, Jakub 2/11/2005 RD R Ilava, Slovakia ( 5.11 ) 183 ImportSBY (2022)
RD:4 (#76) | Trade with LDN Sept. 2025 London Knights
L London, ON ( 6.05 ) 220 OHLMISS (2022)
49 Spencer, Liam 19/1/2006
61 Wang, Haoxi (Simon) 27/7/2007 LD L Beijing, China ( 6.05 ) 223 OHLOG (2023) RD 5: (#83) |Trade with OSH Jan. 2026 Oshawa Generals NHLSJS (2025) RD: 2 (#33) Boston University
72 Barnes, Blake 31/7/2006 LD L Northville, MI ( 6.01 ) 185 FA Signing Nov. 2025 Omaha Lancers (USHL) FA GOALIES
32 Yermolenko, Vladislav 16/12/2007 G L Minsk, Belarus ( 6.01 ) 176 ImportNIAG (2025) RD:2 (#87) Team Belarus U18 Draft Eligible 2026
77 Robertson, Charlie 2/4/2005 G L London, ON ( 6.04 ) 182 OHLNB (2021) RD:7 (#130) | Trade with NB Jan 2024 Niagara IceDogs FA
Scouting Staff
OWNERSHIP TRAINING AND MEDICAL STAFF
Darren and Michele DeDobbelaer, Ownership David Panolfi, Head Athletic Therapist Greg Cappallaro (SCTA/USA), Dave Robertson (Ottawa), Brian Drury (ALLIANCE), Josh Romano (USA New Jersey Region), Brett Lewandowski (USA Michigan Region), Wade Conrad (ETA Region) Tyler May (U15), Sean Murphy (GHTL/U18)
Damon Racicot, Senior Advisor Josh Adams, Head Equipment Manager Paul Ferri, Director of Performance Hockey Operations Staff Zach Dera, Strength and Conditoining Coach Frank Evola, General Manager and Director of Scouting Eric DeDobbelaer, Hockey Operations Coordinator Krys Barch, Head Coach Dr. Johm Ostrowski, Team Doctor
Communications Staff Jon Jutzi, Assistant Coach Dr. David Dec, Team Doctor Denice Pepe MMJC, Manager of Media and Communications Dylan Seitz, Assistant Coach Dr. Daryl Smith, Dentist Ryan Ludzik, Goalie Coach
Krys
Team Staff
Scott
# Name Pronunciation
Niagara IceDogs Roster
3 Ben Reisnecker RD R 6.03 185 Feb 21, 2008 Plzen, NIAG (Import) 2025
6 Judd Knauft LW L 5.11 191 Mar 18, 2008 Fenton,MI NIAG FA (OHL) 2025
7 Callum Cheynowski SHH-now-ski D L 6.00 195 Aug 4, 2006
Welland,ON HAM (OHL) 2022
8 Grayson Tiller LD L 5.10 190 Feb 20, 2005 St. Catharines,ON BAR (OHL) 2021
9 Alexander Hage RW R 5.08 151 Feb 5, 2008 Mississauga,ON PBO (OHL) 2024
12 Ethan Czata C L 6.01 178 May 29, 2007
16 Hayden Reid C L 6.00 195 Jun 21, 2006
17 Ryerson Edgar C R 5.10 165 Jul 30, 2009
19 Jacob Monks C R 5.10 160 May 19, 2008
21 Riley Patterson C R 6.00 194 Mar 22, 2006
22 Will Mullins RW R 6.00 179 May 14, 2009
25 Ryan Roobroeck Ro-Brick LW L 6.04 215 Sep 25, 2007
Brampton,ON TB (NHL) 2025, NIAG (OHL) 2023
Clarington,ON NIAG (OHL) 2023
Holland Landing,ON NIAG (OHL) 2025
Wyandotte,MI LDN (OHL) 2024
Burlington,ON VAN (NHL) 2024, FLNT (OHL) 2022
London,ON NIAG (OHL) 2023
27 Sebastian Dell'Elce LD L 6.01 185 Mar 9, 2007 Nobleton,ON SOO (OHL) 2023
32 Vladislav Yermolenko G L 6.01 176 Dec 16, 2007 Minsk, NIAG (Import) 2025
33 Jakub Chromiak YAK-UB CHROM-E-AK RD R 5.11 183 Nov 2, 2005 Ilava, (Import) 2022
43 Reyth Smith RAY-TH LW L 6.02 179 Jul 27, 2007 Windsor,ON NB (OHL) 2023
44 Sean Doherty RW R 6.01 185 Mar 23, 2006 Scarborough ,ON SAR (OHL) 2022
49 Liam Spencer LD L 6.05 220 Jan 19, 2006 London,ON MISS (OHL) 2022
