The Frontline

The conclusion to our talk with CKAT broadcasters Bob Coles and Matt Sookram brings us bus stories, fan moments, and the outlook on the new look Troops.

Tom and Kortney are joined by former colleagues on the Country 600 CKAT broadcast, Bob Coles and Matt Sookram. In part one of this two part episode, the four take us through some behind the scenes stories on past broadcasts, and friendships made along the way.

Episode six of the Frontline is about as jam packed as we could have possibly made it. The podcast welcomes two alumni in Matthew Struthers and Brad Chenier, along with current Troops captain, Luke Moncada. The guys talk playing against one another, trades, Madden, and life in the "O", along with a special announcement for Tom at the end of the episode! What doesn't this episode have?!

Battalion 21-goal man Mitchell Russell joins the podcast this week to discuss his career to this point, outlook on the future, favourite pregame music and more! In the second half, Tom and Kortney are joined by Bay Today reporter, and Powassan Voodoos general manager, Chris Dawson. "Daws" discusses developing Battalion players, Hockeyville, first NHL memories, championships and more.

In episode four of the Frontline, Tom and Kortney welcome Battalion d-men Simon Rose and Avery Winslow to the podcast. Topics discussed include trades, their OHL careers, road trips, roommates and more. In a call back to the previous episode, "Rosie" discusses the story of leaving his hockey pants behind in North Bay during a playoff series against Kingston. Later in the episode, Tom and Kortney t...

The podcast welcomes Battalion alumni Nick King and Christian Propp to discuss their OHL careers, their trades to North Bay, the longest game in team history, what they are up to now, and lots of laughs.

The podcast welcomes newly minted Assistant General Manager John Winstanley to discuss his hire, this past OHL draft, his experiences coaching in the GTHL with future NHL players and more.

In the first episode of the newly rebranded Frontline Podcast, Tom and Kortney sit down with Battalion netminder Joe Vrbetic, and General Manager Adam Dennis. Topics covered include the NHL pre-draft rankings, outlook for the new season, and many more. Later in the episode, Tom and Kortney discuss their favourite goaltenders, past and present.

The boys welcome a familiar face to the podcast, former Troops captain Justin Brazeau! Brazeau takes us through his first professional season in Newfoundland, what he expects for his encore, and of course his time in North Bay. Later in the episode, Tom and Kortney discuss many things, and tease the longest game in Battalion history, and of course go off topic and talk Batman.

The podcast welcomes Kyle Jackson to the show. In this episode, Kyle discusses his favourite meals, a "Rookie of the Year" winning season in the CCHL, along with what Battalion fans can expect of him and his fellow sophomore players in this upcoming season. In the second half, Tom and Kortney talk through the NHL draft and Brandon Coe, Christmas gift ideas for Tom, and get off topic and talk Toron...

In the eighth installment of the Five for Chirping podcast, the team welcomes aboard Alex & Paul Christopoulos. The pair takes us through their first season in the OHL, minor hockey days, and overcoming the loss of a friend in Roy Pejcinovski.

The Five for Chirping podcast goes international as they welcome Battalion import player Matvey Guskov to the show. Topics include moving to North America, his trade to North Bay, being drafted by the Minnesota Wild, and his dad's old team in the KHL, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. Plus, "Goose" gives us his go-to order at Tim Horton's.

In episode six of the five for chirping podcast, the boys welcome North Bay Battalion captain Luke Moncada to the show. No topic is off the table as they discuss hockey, COVID-19, the captaincy, and trades. Special cameo made as well by Luke's dad.

In this episode of Five for Chirping, the boys welcome Battalion Assisstant Coach, Scott Wray. Topics covered include Wray's playing days (suiting up for the North Bay Centennials), the Powassan Voodoos, dogs, and of course, your North Bay Battalion.

In the fourth episode of Five for Chirping, Tom and Kortney ask friend of the show, and Battalion general manager Adam Dennis about the proposed COVID-19 restart. In the second half, the podcast welcomes Country 600 CKAT play by play announcer Matt Sookram to discuss all things North Bay Battalion.

In episode III of the Five for Chirping podcast, the boys talk to Battalion head coach Ryan Oulahen. Topics include how he found out he was to be the new head coach, what got him into coaching and how the summer has been for him.

Episode II of Five for Chirping brings a sit down chat, albeit online, with North Bay Battalion defender Ty Nelson, the first overall pick in April's OHL Priority Selection.

The first episode of Five for Chirping brings you North Bay Battalion General Manager Adam Dennis. In this episode, we discuss all things Battalion, including the 2020 OHL Priority Selection and the 2020 CHL Import Draft.