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Chicago Wolves elevate Mahoney, Sata to team Presidency

Posted on July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves elevate Mahoney, Sata to team Presidency
Chicago Wolves elevate Mahoney, Sata to team Presidency

Chicago Wolves elevate Mahoney, Sata to team Presidency Organization’s long-time leaders rewarded for their excellence The Chicago Wolves announced Thursday that senior vice presidents Courtney Mahoney and Jon Sata have been named President of Operations and President of Business Operations, respectively, for the four-time league-champion organization. Mahoney has been a leader in the Wolves front…

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Wolves capture another division title

Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Wolves capture another division title

Wolves capture another division title Chicago clinches Central led by Cotton’s hat trick and Warm’s shutout First-year forward David Cotton recorded his first hat trick and rookie goaltender Beck Warm stopped 35 shots as the Chicago Wolves clinched their fourth division title in five years with a 7-0 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Wednesday…

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Wolves finish in style defeating Grand Rapids Griffins

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Wolves finish in style defeating Grand Rapids Griffins

Wolves finish in style defeating Grand Rapids Griffins Max Lajoie’s career-high-tying 3-point night features highlight-reel pass The Chicago Wolves capped an eight-game, 23-day road trip with a 4-2 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday night at Van Andel Arena. Forwards Anthony Richard, Phil Tomasino and David Cotton and defenseman Max Lajoie scored for…

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Wolves rocket to victory against Grand Rapids Griffins

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Wolves rocket to victory against Grand Rapids Griffins

Wolves rocket to victory against Grand Rapids Griffins Richard and Novak score two goals apiece in Chicago’s 5-1 win Anthony Richard and Tommy Novak scored two goals apiece as the Chicago Wolves sprinted to an early lead and rolled to a 5-1 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Monday night at Van Andel Arena….

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Ross, Chicago Wolves earn rollercoaster win in Rockford

Posted on March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Ross, Chicago Wolves earn rollercoaster win in Rockford

Ross, Chicago Wolves earn rollercoaster win in Rockford Chicago rallies from two deficits to extend winning streak to four games Rookie forward Jamieson Rees’ third-period goal erased the game’s fourth and final tie as the Chicago Wolves claimed a 5-4 victory over the host Rockford IceHogs Sunday afternoon. Rees produced the Wolves’ final two goals…

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Chicago Wolves thrash the Rockford IceHogs

Posted on March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Chicago Wolves thrash the Rockford IceHogs

Chicago Wolves thrash the Rockford IceHogs Cotton and Lajoie score in first 44 seconds to trigger rout David Cotton and Max Lajoie scored in the opening 44 seconds to set the tone for the Chicago Wolves’ 6-3 victory over the Rockford IceHogs Saturday night at the Wolves Training Facility. Cotton scored twice while Lajoie, Tanner…

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Cleveland Monsters overtake Chicago Wolves

Posted on March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Cleveland Monsters overtake Chicago Wolves

Cleveland Monsters overtake Chicago Wolves Dominik Bokk records first North American goal to pace Wolves Matiss Kivlenieks rejected 42 shots to backstop the Cleveland Monsters to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Wolves on Saturday afternoon at the Wolves Training Facility. Rookie forward Dominik Bokk scored his first professional goal in North America to register…

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Chicago Wolves beat Grand Rapids Griffins 8 to 4

Posted on March 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Chicago Wolves beat Grand Rapids Griffins 8 to 4

Chicago Wolves beat Grand Rapids Griffins 8 to 4 Wolves score early and often to avenge first loss of season Two days after the Grand Rapids Griffins handed the Chicago Wolves their first loss, the Wolves responded with an 8-4 triumph over the Griffins Sunday afternoon at the Wolves Training Facility. Jamieson Rees scored two…

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Grand Rapids Griffins blunt Chicago Wolves Hockey 7-0 win streak

Posted on February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Grand Rapids Griffins blunt Chicago Wolves Hockey 7-0 win streak

Grand Rapids Griffins blunt Chicago Wolves Hockey 7-0 win streak Pitlick scores AHL-best seventh goal in Chicago’s first loss of season Forward Riley Barber scored a pair of goals and Kevin Boyle posted 22 saves as the Grand Rapids Griffins earned a 4-1 win over the Chicago Wolves on Friday night at Van Andel Arena….

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Wolves beat Rockford IceHogs with 3-0 winning streak

Posted on February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves beat Rockford IceHogs with 3-0 winning streak
Wolves beat Rockford IceHogs with 3-0 winning streak

Wolves beat Rockford IceHogs with 3-0 winning streak Tomasino and Pitlick tally twice apiece Nineteen-year-old Phil Tomasino produced his first two professional goals to spark the Chicago Wolves to a 5-2 victory over the Rockford IceHogs Tuesday afternoon at Triphahn Center. Center Rem Pitlick also scored twice and rookie center Seth Jarvis delivered his third goal…

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Young Wolves seize opener with 3-1 win over Griffins

Posted on February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Young Wolves seize opener with 3-1 win over Griffins
Young Wolves seize opener with 3-1 win over Griffins

Young Wolves seize opener with 3-1 win over Griffins The Chicago Wolves opened their 27th season with a 3-1 American Hockey League victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday night at Triphahn Center. Forwards Tommy Novak and Seth Jarvis and defenseman Cavan Fitzgerald scored for the Wolves — the 19-year-old Jarvis tallying the game-winner…

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Wolves add first-rounder Bokk

Posted on January 16, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves add first-rounder Bokk
Wolves add first-rounder Bokk

Wolves add first-rounder Bokk The Chicago Wolves announced Saturday that forward Dominik Bokk has been assigned to the team for the upcoming 2020-21 season by the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes. The 20-year-old Bokk was selected by the St. Louis Blues with the 25th pick in the first round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft,…

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The courage of standing up for our Police

Posted on December 25, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on The courage of standing up for our Police
The courage of standing up for our Police

The courage of standing up for our Police A student athlete at the University of Illinois stood tall and proud recently while all of her teammates and coaches took a knee during the singing of the National Anthem. That student, who I know but won’t identify, has true courage and is the symbol of what…

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Chicago Wolves 2019-20 Season cancelled because of Pandemic

Posted on May 11, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Chicago Wolves 2019-20 Season cancelled because of Pandemic
Chicago Wolves 2019-20 Season cancelled because of Pandemic

Chicago Wolves 2019-20 Season cancelled because of Pandemic The American Hockey League announced Monday it has canceled the remainder of the 2019-20 regular season and the Calder Cup Playoffs. This represents the first time in the AHL’s 84-year history a season has concluded without determining a champion. “After a lengthy review process, the American Hockey…

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Chicago Wolves Hockey add Hague and Whitecloud to lineup

Posted on October 23, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves Hockey add Hague and Whitecloud to lineup
Chicago Wolves Hockey add Hague and Whitecloud to lineup

Chicago Wolves Hockey add Hague and Whitecloud to lineup The Chicago Wolves announced Wednesday that defensemen Nic Hague and Zach Whitecloud have been loaned to the team by the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. The Wolves’ top defensive pair from the 2019 Calder Cup Finals squad arrive in time for today’s 11 a.m. home game against…

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San Diego Gulls beat Chicago Wolves in Game 3 of Finals

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on San Diego Gulls beat Chicago Wolves in Game 3 of Finals
San Diego Gulls beat Chicago Wolves in Game 3 of Finals

San Diego Gulls beat Chicago Wolves in Game 3 of Finals The Chicago Wolves pulled within one going in the final minutes of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, but fell to the San Diego Gulls 3-2 Wednesday night at Pechanga Arena. Forwards Tye McGinn and Curtis McKenzie scored for Chicago (8-6) while goaltender…

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Wolves lose Game 3 of Playoffs but still lead 2 to 1

Posted on May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves lose Game 3 of Playoffs but still lead 2 to 1
Wolves lose Game 3 of Playoffs but still lead 2 to 1

Wolves lose Game 3 of Playoffs but still lead 2 to 1 Andrew Hammond stopped all 26 shots he saw to lead the Iowa Wild to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Wolves in Game 3 of the Central Division Finals on Sunday afternoon at Wells Fargo Arena. Chicago (5-3) had four power-play opportunities but…

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Wolves wrap up regular season; Tyler Wong wins Dan Snyder Man of the Year Award

Posted on April 15, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves wrap up regular season; Tyler Wong wins Dan Snyder Man of the Year Award
Wolves wrap up regular season; Tyler Wong wins Dan Snyder Man of the Year Award

Wolves wrap up regular season; Tyler Wong wins Dan Snyder Man of the Year Award The Chicago Wolves closed out the regular season at Allstate Arena on Sunday afternoon, falling 6-2 to the Manitoba Moose. Forwards Stefan Matteau and Tye McGinn scored for Chicago (44-22-6-4) while netminder Max Lagace (16-10-6) stopped 29 shots as the…

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