| Renfrew Wolves | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Renfrew, Ontario |
| League | CCHL |
| Division | Robinson |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Home arena | myFM Centre |
| Colours | |
| General manager | Jerrett DeFazio |
| Head coach | Jason Gould |
| Website | renfrewwolves |
The Renfrew Wolves are a Junior ice hockey team in the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) based in Renfrew, Ontario.
The team plays its home games at the myFM Centre in Ma-te-way Park, Renfrew, Ontario. The arena underwent significant renovations in the years leading up to the Wolves' arrival, with the project ultimately going significantly over budget and becoming the subject of controversy and investigations. [1]
The Wolves formed from the sale and relocation of the Kanata Lasers in 2020. The 2020–21 CCHL season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the Wolves debuted in the 2021–22 CCHL season, making the playoffs in their inaugural season. [2] [3]
In the 2024 off-season, the team saw significant changes to its management and coaching staff. General Manager and Coach Ryan Leonard was relieved of his duties in April 2024. [4] He was replaced by Pat Norton, who was then himself replaced by Jerrett DeFazio in June 2024. [5] Jason Gould was subsequently hired as head coach. [6]
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 55 | 35 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 73 | 2nd in division 3rd overall | Won 1st round, 4-2 (Kemptville 73's) Lost 2nd round, 4-1 (Ottawa Jr. Senators) |
| 2022–23 | 55 | 30 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 67 | 2nd in division 5th overall | Won 1st round, 4-1 (Hawkesbury Hawks) Lost 2nd round, 4-1 (Smiths Falls Bears) |
| 2023–24 | 55 | 32 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 67 | 2nd in division 5th overall | Lost 1st round, 4-2 (Rockland Nationals) |
Source: "Renfrew Wolves hockey team statistics and history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
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