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    Rowan McCarthy·Mar 13, 2025·Partner

    Sudbury Wolves Sign 2024 Eighth-Round Pick

    Finn Kearns playing for York Simcoe Express U-16 AAA last season [Image by Dan Hickling/OHL Images].Finn Kearns playing for York Simcoe Express U-16 AAA last season [Image by Dan Hickling/OHL Images].

    Earlier today, the Sudbury Wolves announced the signing of 2008-born defender Finn Kearns to an OHL Scholarship and Development agreement. 

    "We are thrilled to have Finn commit to the Sudbury Wolves," said GM and Vice President Rob Papineau. "He is a big physical defender who has a very heavy shot ... Wolves fans will love his honest, hard nosed work ethic."

    The Wolves selected Kearns with an eighth-round pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection after the 6-foot-3 defender finished the season with six goals and 12 assists playing for York Simcoe Express U-16 AAA. 

    The Ottawa 67's sent Henry Mews to Sudbury in exchange for Nolan Jackson and eight draft picks.
    thehockeynews.comSudbury Wolves Acquire Flames Prospect In Surprising Trade Deadline DealThe Ottawa 67's sent Henry Mews to Sudbury in exchange for Nolan Jackson and eight draft picks.

    This season, Kearns attended St. Andrew's College and played for their U-18 AAA squad. In 55 games, he recorded seven goals and 17 assists for a total of 24 points. Kearns was the third highest scoring defenseman on the team. 

    The Aurora, Ont. native is committed to play for Quinnipiac University in the NCAA, however, before then he will have the opportunity to develop under the guidance of the Sudbury Wolves.

    While it is unknown how Kearns will perform at the OHL level, he is coming from a hockey school with a great reputation. Many players on St. Andrew's roster have committed to NCAA schools, and Kearns is hardly the first to sign an OHL contract. 

    On Wednesday, Mar. 12, TSN's Senior Correspondent Rick Westhead reported that the Ontario Hockey League has hired a Toronto law firm — Turnpennery Milne LLP — to conduct a cultural review of the Niagara IceDogs. 
    thehockeynews.comNiagara IceDogs Under Investigation For Cultural Review On Wednesday, Mar. 12, TSN's Senior Correspondent Rick Westhead reported that the Ontario Hockey League has hired a Toronto law firm — Turnpennery Milne LLP — to conduct a cultural review of the Niagara IceDogs. 

    Michael Dec, Kieren Dervin and Aidan Lane signed with Owen Sound, Brampton and Kingston earlier this season, to name just a few. 

    Kearns' biggest asset is likely to be his size. He will fit right in on a Sudbury team that features only one defenseman under 6-foot.

    He will likely have the opportunity to fight for a spot, as Sudbury is losing overagers Nick DeAngelis and Donovan McCoy. Additionally, they will have to sort out their overagers for next season, making it somewhat unlikely that they will keep both Noah Roberts and Gavin Ewles who are both 2005-born players.

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