​Ripley Wolves fall in Game 6 of OEHL final

The Ripley Wolves won't be lifting the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) championship trophy in 2026.

After forcing Game 6 with an overtime win at home, Saturday night, the Wolves fell, 5-3, to the Seaforth Centenaires, Sunday night, losing the wildly-entertaining series, 4-2.

In Game 6, the Wolves led, 3-2, with six minutes remaining in the third period as they looked to force a Game 7, but the ever-dangerous Centenaires tied it on the powerplay, went ahead shortly after, and sealed it with an empty-netter.

Wolves goals were scored by Dan Nicoloff from J.D. Falconer and Pat Looby, while Garrett Meurs and Ethan Skinner both scored unassisted.

Goalie Jason Hamilton was strong in the Wolves net, stopping 28 of 32 shots in the loss.

In Game 5, Saturday night, Falconer was the overtime hero in a 3-2 Wolves win.

Matt Murray and Meurs also scored for the Wolves, while assists went to Logan Swanton, Kaden Hoggarth, Jordan Moulton and Carter Servais.

Hamilton stopped 37 of 39 shots for the win.

The Ripley Wolves executive committee thanks the players, coaches, management, training staff and game-day volunteers for their dedication this season. The team members are also grateful to their families for supporting them as they poured their hearts into chasing a championship every weekend since October.

Thanks to the amazing fans for their support all season. The Wolves will be back in the fall as strong as ever and hungry to bring home the elusive title you all deserve.

A special thank you goes to the incredible sponsors, without whom the Wolves organization could not operate. Thank you for your dedication to Senior A hockey that brings this small but mighty village together.