WOLVES MAUL KILLERS

Sidney Crosby

Thunder Bay, Ont.- Thursday was a game of firsts for many Timberwolves players.
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Centre, Sidney Crosby was welcomed by the Thunder Bay faithful in his first game at home since being acquired on Sunday. The Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia-native paid them back with a power play goal and two assists.
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Defenseman, Dion Phaneuf notched his first two goals with the Timberwolves and had the primary assist on Crosby's tally.
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Probably the biggest goal came off the stick of rookie defenseman, John Carlson. His first career CCHL goal.
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In the end, the Timberwolves took advantage of a rebuilding Karlstad sqaud, hit them up for two power play goals, outshot them 36-16 and beat them handidly by a 6-1 score.
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"It's a great feeling to contribute here and play in front of such enthusiastic fans," said Crosby after the game.
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The Timberwolves remain at home for their next tilt on Saturday when they take on the Wisborg Donuts [1-5-0].
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3-STARS
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*Sidney Crosby [THU] - Power play goal and two assists
**Dion Phaneuf [THU] - Two goals [1 power play] and an assist
***Mike Knuble [THU] - Goal and an assist