The Sudbury Wolves say they are “thrilled” that their first round selection in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, Luca Blonda, has committed to the team.
Wolves’ scouts describe Blonda as an elite skater and “smart transitional defenceman,” who is able to move the puck up ice and pitch in offensively while still being reliable on the defense.
“We are thrilled to have Luca commit to the Sudbury Wolves,” said Sudbury Wolves VP and General Manager Rob Papineau. “He is a dynamic player with excellent skating and is an outstanding, puck-moving, right-shot defenceman who we know our fans will absolutely love. We welcome Luca and his family to the Sudbury Wolves.”
Blonda was picked 12th overall by the Wolves in this year’s OHL Priority Selection from the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 15’s. This past season, Luca earned 45 points with 15 goals and 30 assists through 55 games played, finishing the season with a plus/minus of 32.
“To be a Sudbury Wolf is like finding the gold pot at the end of the rainbow,” said Blonda in a news release. “It is such a first-class organization and after meeting the staff, I can confidently say that they have one of, if not the best group of people running this organization. And the fans are so involved with the team, it feels as if you are not only playing for the team but all the fans in the stands as well.”
