The Sudbury Wolves began their quest to upset the OHL’s top team when they visited the Brantford Bulldogs to open their best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final series. In a striking start, London rookie Jaxon Cover scored on the first shot of the series, setting the tone for the games to come.
Brantford, boasting a strong regular season record of 48-10-8-2, is positioned as the first-place team in the OHL. Meanwhile, the Sudbury Wolves, entering as the eighth seed, hold a record of 27-39-2-0.
In Game 1, London forward Brody Cook, who is eligible to return after serving a five-game suspension, watched as his teammates dominated the faceoff circle with a remarkable statistic of 33-13. This dominance provided a significant advantage in controlling the game’s pace.
Notably, Soo defenceman Lukas Fischer made a comeback after three years, contributing with a goal and an assist in his first playoff game. Additionally, Jeremy Martin, who scored a team-high four goals against London during the regular season, netted two goals in Game 1, showcasing his offensive prowess.
Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m. in Brantford, where the Bulldogs will look to build on their early lead. If necessary, Game 7 is set to take place at TD Civic Centre on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m..
As the series progresses, observers are keen to see how the Sudbury Wolves will respond to the Bulldogs’ strong start and whether they can capitalize on any weaknesses in Brantford’s game plan. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential adjustments from either team as they prepare for the upcoming matches.
