The Ontario Hockey League’s Sudbury Wolves were dealt a huge blow this past weekend with the news that forward Tanner Adams will miss the rest of the regular season and perhaps the playoffs with a shoulder injury. Adams had three goals and one assist in six regular-season games, along with 17 penalty minutes. After being taken third-overall in the league draft, his rights were traded from Brampton to Sudbury for 17 draft picks, including 15 from the Wolves and two compensatory picks from the OHL. Adams’ problems began early in the season when he fought Barrie tough guy Evan Passmore on Sept. 25 and experienced problems with his shoulder after a 5-2 home-ice win. After sitting out several games, Adams was selected to play for one of two Canadian teams at the World Under 17 tournament that concluded over the weekend where his team took bronze. He was unable to play in the bronze medal game. With rumours about a possible season-ending injury circulating around the Sudbury Arena on Friday and Sunday, several sources, including Wolves’ coach, Scott Barney, confirmed the news. “It’s tough when a kid like that gets injured. The kid’s got ultra passion for the game, he’s an ultra- teammate and he’s loved in that room,” Barney said. “If we get him back, great! If we don’t, he’s got to be ready to go when he gets better.” Barney said Adams is just 16 years old with a long career ahead of him. “The team wants to see him 100 per cent, he’s a big part of our future.” No official statement on Adams’ injury has been released by the team
