Two of Sudbury's top scorers from last season have been returned to the Sudbury Wolves by their respective NHL teams.
Michael Sgarbossa, 19, was returned to the OHL by the San Jose Sharks after the Wolves' forward concluded his second NHL training camp with another outstanding performance.
Sgarbossa is already signed to a NHL contract so Wolves' fans will enjoy watching one of the most exciting players in the OHL play his final OHL season here in Sudbury, a press release stated. Sgarbossa scored 36 goals and recorded 82 points in 63 games last season to lead Sudbury in scoring.
Josh Leivo, 18, was also returned to Sudbury by the Toronto Maple Leafs after the Innisfil native enjoyed a successful rookie NHL camp. The big 6-1, right-winger was advanced to the Leafs main camp before being returned to Sudbury.
Leivo was the first Wolves' player to be drafted in the NHL's third round in June. The skilled forward will look to build on his 13 goal rookie season in the OHL, the release stated.
The two Sudbury forwards are expected to arrive in Sudbury in time for the Wolves' home opener on Friday night when they host the defending Eastern Conference champion Mississauga Majors at 7:30 p.m.
- Posted by Laurel Myers
