Dean Howard acquired by Sudbury

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SUDBURY WOLVES

************************* Wolves trade with Oshawa

Sudbury Wolves General Manager Mike Foligno announced yesterday a trade with the Oshawa Generals.

The Wolves have acquired right winger Dean Howard and the rights to Eric O'Dell in exchange for Kevin Baker and a 14th round pick in 2009 (conditional)

Howard, 17, was the General's 2nd round pick in the 2006 OHL Priority Selection.

The native of Sault Ste. Marie has seven goals and 11 assists in 39 games so far this season.

O’Dell, 17, was the 10th round selection of Oshawa in 2006.

The six-foot, 170-pound centre is currently with the Cumberland Grads Jr. ‘A’ of the CJHL.

In 33 games with the Grads, O’Dell has 23 goals and 33 assists for 56 points, good for second on the team.

“This was an opportunity for our team to get younger and improve our skill level for the future,” says Foligno. “This also gives Kevin the chance to compete for another championship in his final season of junior hockey. We wish Kevin the best of luck with the Generals and want to thank him for is contributions both on and off the ice.”

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