Vladimir Provorov chipped a puck to Hudson Chitaroni in the neutral zone, sending him across the blueline with speed. Article content

Chitaroni kept his head up, drawing a pair of checkers as Provorov slipped behind the defence and into the slot, then made a perfect centring pass and watched his linemate lift the disc into a wide-open cage. Article content Article content

A highlight-reel play that stood as the deciding marker in the Sudbury Wolves’ over the North Bay Battalion last Friday, it was yet another encouraging sign that Chitaroni will be ready to embrace a top-six role as an OHL sophomore in 2025-26.

With an additional assist on Sunday evening, the 18-year-old Sault Ste. Marie resident finished the exhibition schedule with a team-high five points in four outings — momentu

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