The Sudbury Wolves have made a controversial decision that has left many North Bay residents disappointed. The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team has announced that they will not be selling tickets to North Bay residents for their upcoming game against the North Bay Battalion.
This decision has sparked outrage among North Bay fans, who were eagerly anticipating the game between the two Northern Ontario rivals. Many have taken to social media to express their disappointment and frustration with the Wolves’ decision.
According to the Wolves, the reason for this decision is due to concerns over COVID-19. The team has stated that they want to limit the number of fans from outside of Sudbury in order to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. This decision comes after the OHL announced that they will be allowing a limited number of fans to attend games this season.
However, this explanation has not satisfied North Bay residents, who feel that they are being unfairly excluded from supporting their team. Many have pointed out that North Bay has a lower number of COVID-19 cases compared to Sudbury, and that the Wolves’ decision seems unjustified.
The North Bay Battalion have also expressed their disappointment with the Wolves’ decision. In a statement, the team stated that they were looking forward to a competitive game against their Northern Ontario rivals and that they were disappointed that their fans would not be able to attend.
This decision by the Sudbury Wolves has also raised questions about the fairness of the OHL’s decision to allow a limited number of fans to attend games. Many are questioning why the league would allow some teams to sell tickets to fans from outside of their city, while others are not.
The Sudbury Wolves have not yet responded to the backlash from North Bay residents. However, it is clear that this decision has caused a rift between the two Northern Ontario communities and has left many fans feeling excluded and disappointed.
As the OHL season continues, it remains to be seen how this decision will affect the relationship between the Sudbury Wolves and their Northern Ontario rivals. But one thing is for sure, the disappointment and frustration felt by North Bay residents will not be easily forgotten.
