Vladimir Provorov, right, of the Sudbury Wolves, battles for the puck with Blake Arrowsmith, of the Soo Greyhounds, during OHL exhibition action at Sudbury Community Arena in Sudbury, Ont. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Photo by John Lappa / The Sudbury Star

With their selection of Vladimir Provorov this past spring, the Sudbury Wolves sent a clear sign that this year’s OHL draft would be different. Article content

Not only was the talented forward out of the New Jersey Rockets 16U program the first 2008-born player to be chosen amidst a group of 2009s, but the native of Yaroslavl, Russia was also the very first NCAA-committed player to be drafted into the league since a landmark ruling last November to allow Division I hopefuls to play major-junior hockey. Article content Article

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