Spirit vs Sudbury Wolves Game #210: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Pre-Game
Saginaw
VP & GENERAL MANAGER: ROB PAPINEAU
ASSISTANT GM: JEFF FORSYTH
HEAD COACH: SCOTT BARNEY
ASST. COACH & DIR. OF PLAYER DEVT.: BRENT GAUVREAU
ASSISTANT COACH: DRAKE BEREHOWSKY
ASSISTANT COACH: ANDREW DESJARDINS
GOALIE COACH: MICHAEL LAWRENCE
VIDEO COACH: SHADY DAHER
ATHLETIC THERAPIST: ZACH SELLIER
EQUIPMENT MANAGER: BRANDON GRACE
EQUIPMENT MANAGER: JIM KENNEDY
GENERAL MANAGER: DAVE DRINKILL
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER: BRIAN PROUT
HEAD COACH: CHRIS LAZARY
ASSISTANT COACH: KYLE MAKARIC
ASSISTANT/SKILL DEVELOPMENT COACH: SAVERIO POSA
GOALTENDING COACH: KEVIN DELAMARTER
ATHLETIC TRAINER: ANDREW PLATE
DIRECTOR OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING: AUSTIN SADLER
HEAD EQUIPMENT MANAGER: ADEN GOHM
SUDBURY WOLVES MEDIA / SCOUTING NOTES
Saturday, November 15th, 2025 | Sudbury Wolves vs Saginaw Spirit
The Sudbury Wolves and Saginaw Spirit are set to clash in Sudbury’s only Saturday night home game of the season. This matchup marks Saginaw’s lone visit to the Nickel City and the first of two meetings between the clubs, with the Wolves set to return the trip to Saginaw on February 19th. Both teams enter tonight's contest hungry for wins as they aim to climb their way up the standings. The Wolves enter the matchup sitting 5th in the Central Division with a record of 4-15-1-0, including a 3-5-1-0 record at home, and a 1-10-0-0 record on the road. The Spirit are currently positioned 4th in the West Division with a 7-8-3-2 record. At home, the Spirit have a 3-5-1-2 record with a road record of 4-3-2-0.
The start of Spirit forward Nikita Klepov’s rookie campaign has been nothing short of exceptional. The talented forward currently leads all OHL rookies in scoring and ranks third overall in league scoring with 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists) in 20 games. 23 of those points came during October, earning Klepov OHL Rookie of the Month honours. Klepov’s offensive production has been remarkable, as he’s currently on pace for 102 points (48 goals, 54 assists) over a full 68-game season, a mark not reached by an OHL rookie since Alex DeBrincat posted 104 points with the Erie Otters in the 2014–15 season. This season also serves as Klepov’s NHL Draft-eligible year, and his strong play has already caught the attention of scouts as he received an “A” rating on NHL Central Scouting’s initial Players to Watch list, identifying him as a projected first-round candidate and a name to watch closely ahead of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
Now in his draft-eligible season, second-year forward Rowan Henderson has elevated his game while stepping into a bigger role in the Wolves' forward core. Through 20 games, Henderson has tallied four goals and six assists for 10 points, highlighted by a recent offensive surge, recording four points in his last three games. Alongside his evolving offensive game, Henderson’s defensive prowess remains impressive as he has been a crucial part of the Wolves' penalty kill, which is currently operating at 80%. Henderson’s strong defensive play and his recent uptick in scoring have solidified him as a true two-way forward and a player the Wolves will rely upon down the stretch. His well-rounded game and steady development makes Henderson a name to watch as the 2026 NHL Entry Draft approaches.
TODAY’S MATCHUP
2025/26
Team Statistics
Leading Goal Scorer
2025/26 Teams Leading Skaters
Sudbury Wolves
Saginaw Spirit
2025/26
Sudbury Wolves
Team Leaders
Saginaw Spirit
Kieron Walton 11 14 Nikita Klepov
Leader for Assists Nathan Villeneuve 15 16 Klepov/Barabanov
Leader for PP points
Leader for Shots on Goal
Leader in Penalty Minutes
Kieron Walton 11 11 Egor Barabanov
Kieron Walton 99 93 Nikita Klepov
Chase Coughlan 38 30 Dimian Zhilkin
+/- Leader Henry Doucet -1 +3 Levi Harper
Rookie Points Brayden Bennett 5 30 Nikita Klepov
2025/26 Goalie Statistics
Sudbury Wolves Saginaw Spirit
Finn Marshall Stepan Shurygin
Injuries/Absences
Owen Leonard Kaleb Papineau
Returns/Call-ups
Karsen Chartier
Roster Changes
Sudbury Wolves Saginaw Spirit
Cole Wreggitt - lower body, week-to-week
Henry Doucet - upper body, week-to-week
Drew Roscoe - lower body, month-to-month
Ryan Hanrahan - wrist, monthto-month
Gensen Geldart - recalled from Chatham (GOHL)
Juraj Rausa - selected in the 2025 CHL import draft, made debut on November 13th
Miroslav Satan 2024 Washington Capitals 7h round pick | Jacob Cloutier 2025 Winnipeg Jets 7h round pick | Dimian Zhilkin 2024 19th overall OHL Priority selection | Ryan Hanrahan 2025 13th overall OHL Priority selection | Nikita Klepov 2025 35th overall CHL Import draft.
SHOWDOWNS WITH SAGINAW ARE ALWAYS SPIRITED AFFAIRS by
Randy Pascal
On Saturday night, the Wolves will entertain the Saginaw Spirit at home, marking the 22nd meeting of the teams in northern Ontario since 2002-2003. While players are likely unaware of the numbers, the team, as a whole, would certainly like to climb above the .500 mark in these games, all-time, currently boasting a home record of 9-9-0-0-3 against the Spirit.
Things started well enough for the local juniors, taking the first three matchups in Sudbury (2002 –2005), a run that was sparked by a 3-1 victory on December 13th (2002). A scoreless encounter into the second period of play would see the Wolves jump out to a 2-0 lead on tallies from Sean Grendus and Bobby Chaumont, before Grendus and Geoff Platt traded goals in the third as Joel Whitmarsh picked up the win between the pipes.
GAME NIGHT & PROMOTIONS
Saturday’s game is the Wolves' only Sudbury Saturday Night of the season, proudly sponsored by the Palladino Auto Group. Wolves Nation are encouraged to get to the arena when doors open, as retro Wolves toques provided by Palladino Auto Group will be given away throughout the lobby concourse!
LOOKING AHEAD
Following tonight's matchup against the Spirit, the Wolves will continue the homestand next Wednesday, November 19th, with a midweek clash against their Central Division rivals, the Barrie Colts, with game time set for 7:05 p.m. The homestand wraps up on November 21st when the Wolves welcome the defending Memorial Cup champion London Knights to the Den for another 7:05 p.m. puck drop. Tickets for all Wolves home games are available online at mpv.tickets.com or in person 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.
