Ripley Wolves solidify hold on first with wins over Saugeen Shores and Minto

The Ripley Wolves grabbed four big points on the weekend after convincing road wins over Saugeen Shores and Minto.

The Wolves travelled to Port Elgin, Friday night, and came home with a 4-1 win.

Ethan Skinner led the way with a goal and three assists, while Jordan Moulton, Keaton McLaughlin and Carter Servais also found twine. J.D. Falconer, Kaden Hoggarth and Moulton joined Skinner in the assist column.

Ripley goalie Jason Hamilton was stellar in net, stopping 32 of 33 shots for the win.

Saturday evening, the Wolves bullied the defending champion Minto 81s on their home ice and skated away with an 8-1 win.

Skinner led the way with five points, including two goals. Other goal-scorers were Cody Britton (2), Pat Looby, Gerrit Satosek, Falconer and Moulton.

Assists went to Falconer (3), Mike Howes, goalie Garrett Golley, Jordan Beisel, Tyson Soers, Austin Waite, Moulton, and McLaughlin.

Golley stopped 27 of 28 in the Wolves net for the win. The Wolves out-shot Minto, 37-28, on the night.

The Wolves return home Saturday, Jan. 10, against second-place Elmvale, for a 7 p.m. puck drop. It's Jersey Night, so kids get in free if they wear the jersey of their favourite team or their own hockey jersey.

Sunday, Jan. 11, the Lucknow Lancers visit the north side of the township for a 2:30 p.m. puck drop. Cheer on the future Wolves during the Under-5 game at intermission.