Chicago Wolves center Brandon Pirri (27) on the ice during the first period of the American Hockey League game between the Chicago Wolves and Cleveland Monsters on December 9, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH. Chicago defeated Cleveland 3-0. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
The Chicago Wolves long have been a member of the American Hockey League, but this season was new for everyone: new affiliate, new coach, new players.
And while the Wolves struggled early in the season, they had no problem finding leaders.
The team’s top three scorers — TJ Tynan, Brandon Pirri and Teemu Pulkkinen — have been driving forces on and off the ice, offering a reassuring glimpse of the future for the NHL’s Golden Knights.