 Foligno appeared in four games with the under-18 team in 2004–05, getting two goals and an assist.After his tenure with the Development Program, Foligno joined the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), who were coached by his father, Mike Foligno.In his rookie season in 2004–05, Foligno had ten goals and 38 points in 65 games.