Back on the Hunt - Wolves Open 2026 With Key Home Series vs. Islanders

The West Chester Wolves NCDC return to action this weekend with a two-game home series against the Islanders Hockey Club at PNY Sports Arena. The matchups mark the Wolves’ first games since the Christmas break, with their last contest coming on December 20.

Series Schedule

PNY Sports Arena — West Chester, PA

• Friday, Jan. 3 — 7:30 PM

• Saturday, Jan. 4 — 5:45 PM

This will be the final meeting between the teams until March 20, when the Wolves travel to Northwell Health Ice Center for a 2:00 PM puck drop.

Standings Snapshot

The Islanders enter the weekend in 4th place in the Atlantic Division with a 17-7-1-1 record, while the Wolves sit just behind in 5th place at 15-11-1-3, setting up a closely contested series with potential implications in the standings.

Islanders Players to Watch

• Shawn Swavely — 13 goals, 11 assists

• Ivan Zelenov — 7 goals, 16 assists

• Ethan Ramonetti (G) — 14-5-1-1 record, .9351 save percentage

Wolves Players to Watch

• Reece Allman — 6 goals, 18 assists; recently named to the All-Star Game roster

• Tomas Pribyl — 5 goals, 14 assists; recently named to the All-Star Game roster

• Maddox Goudie — team-leading 8 goals, 10 assists

With both teams positioned next to each other in the Atlantic Division and coming off a break, the weekend series provides an important measuring stick as the second half of the season begins.