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Chicago Wolves earn shutout but not victory with Rockford IceHogs

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves earn shutout but not victory with Rockford IceHogs Rookie netminder LaFontaine stops 16 shots, but Rockford takes shootout Chicago Wolves rookie goaltender Jack LaFontaine earned his first professional shutout, but not his first professional victory as the Rockford IceHogs claimed a 1-0 shootout win Saturday night at Allstate Arena. After LaFontaine and Rockford…

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Chicago Wolves begin new winning streak as AHL team returns to ice

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves begin new winning streak as AHL team returns to ice Noesen, Poturalski each score twice as Chicago wins for 13th time in 14 games Stefan Noesen and Andrew Poturalski scored two goals apiece to spark the Chicago Wolves to a 6-2 victory over the Iowa Wild Saturday night Jan. 8, 2022 at the…

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Chicago Wolves win over Texas Stars leading AHL Central Division 12 to 1

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves win over Texas Stars leading AHL Central Division 12 to 1 Noesen, Drury score two goals apiece as Chicago earns ninth in a row Texas-born Stefan Noesen and Winnetka native Jack Drury produced two goals and one assist each to spark the Chicago Wolves to a 7-2 victory over the Texas Stars Sunday…

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Chicago Wolves score sixth win in a row

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves score sixth win in a row Alex Lyon ties franchise record with second consecutive shutout Alex Lyon tied a franchise record with his second consecutive shutout as he stopped 20 shots to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 4-0 victory over the Iowa Wild Sunday afternoon at Wells Fargo Arena. Forwards David Cotton,…

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Chicago Wolves triumph over Iowa Wild to lead in AHL Central Division

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves triumph over Iowa Wild to lead in AHL Central Division Chicago wins fifth in a row to extend lead in AHL’s Central Division Rookie goaltender Eetu Makiniemi stopped 23 shots as the Chicago Wolves extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-1 victory over the Iowa Wild Saturday night at Wells…

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Chicago Wolves complete weekend sweep over Grand Rapids Griffins

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves complete weekend sweep over Grand Rapids Griffins Poturalski, Leivo and Noesen score while Makiniemi stars in net Stefan Noesen scored one goal and set up two others to pace the Chicago Wolves to a 3-1 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena. Forwards Andrew Poturalski and Josh Leivo also…

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Strong rally lifts Chicago Wolves to victory over Grand Rapids Griffins

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Strong rally lifts Chicago Wolves to victory over Grand Rapids Griffins Chicago scores five times in third period to stun Grand Rapids The Chicago Wolves produced three goals in the final 96 seconds to cap a monstrous third-period rally that gave the Wolves a 5-3 win over the Grand Rapids Griffins Friday night at Van…

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Despite strong play Chicago Wolves lose in roller-coaster game with Rockford IceHogs

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Despite strong play Chicago Wolves lose in roller-coaster game with Rockford IceHogs Dominik Bokk and Josh Jacobs score early for Chicago to no avail The Chicago Wolves jumped to an early two-goal lead, but the Rockford IceHogs rallied for a 6-3 victory Friday night at the MetroCentre. Forwards Dominik Bokk and David Gust and defenseman…

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Poturalski’s highlight reel goal lifts Chicago Wolves to victory over Grand Rapids Griffins

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Poturalski’s highlight reel goal lifts Chicago Wolves to victory over Grand Rapids Griffins Chicago’s captain delivers the winner 31 seconds into overtime Chicago Wolves captain Andrew Poturalski dashed through three defenders and deked the goaltender 31 seconds into overtime to give the Wolves a 2-1 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Wednesday morning at Van…

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Chicago Wolves lose to Toronto Marlies 2 to 1 in overtime play

November 14, 2021November 14, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves lose to Toronto Marlies 2 to 1 in overtime play The Central Division leaders need extra time for first time this year Rookie center Semyon Der-Arguchintsev scored with 1.3 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Toronto Marlies a 2-1 victory Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena. Forward Maxim Letunov scored for the Wolves…

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Chicago Wolves outshot but lose to the Toronto Marlies

November 14, 2021November 15, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves outshot but lose to the Toronto Marlies The Central Division leaders faced Toronto for the first time in seven seasons Despite producing a 39-25 advantage in shots, the Chicago Wolves suffered a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Marlies Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Forward Sam Miletic scored for the Central Division-leading Wolves (7-3-0-0),…

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Chicago Wolves defeat Rockford IceHogs at MetroCentre

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves defeat Rockford IceHogs at MetroCentre Poturalski, Noesen and Gelinas score early goals for Central Division leaders The Chicago Wolves produced three first-period goals and rolled to a 4-1 victory over the Rockford IceHogs Friday night at the MetroCentre. Forwards Andrew Poturalski, Stefan Noesen and Maxim Letunov and defenseman Eric Gelinas scored for the…

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Defensemen drive Chicago Wolves to another victory

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Defensemen drive Chicago Wolves to another victory Serikov, Lajoie and Chatfield score as Chicago erases early 2-0 deficit Defensemen scored three consecutive goals to rally the Chicago Wolves to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena. Blueliners Artyom Serikov, Max Lajoie and Jalen Chatfield and forward David Gust scored for…

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Chicago Wolves Five-Game winning streak ends

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves Five-Game winning streak ends Chatfield scores Chicago’s lone goal The Manitoba Moose recorded three first-period goals to set up a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Wolves Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Defenseman Jalen Chatfield scored for the Wolves (5-2-0-0), who saw their five-game winning streak come to a close. “They scored on the…

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Chicago Wolves Rally to take forth straight win

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves Rally to take forth straight win Poturalski, Smallman, Fitzgerald score in third as Chicago stays hot The Chicago Wolves scored three goals in a six-minute span of the third period to seize a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Friday night at Panther Arena. Forwards Stefan Noesen, Andrew Poturalski and Spencer Smallman and…

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Makiniemi, Chicago Wolves stymie Milwaukee

October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Makiniemi, Chicago Wolves stymie Milwaukee Rookie goaltender rejects 41 shots in North American debut In his North American debut, 22-year-old Finland native Eetu Makiniemi stopped 41 shots to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Friday night at Panther Arena. Forwards David Cotton and C.J. Smith and defenseman Jalen Chatfield…

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Nardella selected for National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Nardella selected for National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Chicago Wolves hockey legend to be inducted on Dec. 10 When Chicago Wolves assistant coach Bob Nardella was growing up in Melrose Park, the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame was located next door in Elmwood Park. His father, Robert, relished taking his son…

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Chicago Wolves return to AllState Arena with full 2021-22 Promotional Schedule

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Chicago Wolves return to AllState Arena with full 2021-22 Promotional Schedule It all starts with Saturday night’s opener against Rockford The Chicago Wolves make their much-anticipated return to Allstate Arena this season buoyed by a promotional schedule laden with new giveaways, popular theme nights, meaningful community events and family-oriented experiences. “We are ecstatic to share…