The Frontline

Troops netminder is back for his second tour of duty with the Frontline! Dom explains how it feels to transition into the OHL, his favourite goalies, working with Vrbetic, equipment and much more! Dom even challenges Kortney to try on his equipment...no one wants to see that. Later, Kortney is joined by guest co-host Derek Lindeman and the pair discuss the past week for the Battalion and their rec...

Battalion equipment manager Mackenzie Campbell joins the Frontline for his first tour of duty!"Macker" pulls back the curtain and brings fans into the behind the scenes areas that you might not know exist at the OHL level. From Stratford to London to North Bay, Campbell goes through his road to the "O", road trips, duties and much more! Later, Tom and Kortney discuss Brandon Coe, the week that was...

Battalion rookie defender Cam Gauvreau joins the pod for his first tour of duty! Gauvreau discusses his high compete level, fighting to earn his spot, fighting, adjusting to the OHL on the fly and sticking up for his teammates! Later, Tom and Kortney are joined by Tom's dad Dennis who discusses joining Tom on the broadcast, hockey and much more!

Troops rookie Michael Podolioukh makes his Frontline Podcast debut!"Pods" discusses everything from his first goal, a penalty shot goal, ice fishing, bonding with the boys, John Winstanley and much, much more! Later, Tom and Kortney discuss the week that was, what's coming up along with other Battalion news!

Battalion rookie sensation Ty Nelson rejoins the podcast for his third tour of duty and has officially become a friend of the show!"Nelly" talks about his fast start that has come as advertised, his teammates, the rivalry against Sudbury, and of course what's to come! Later, Tom and Kortney venture off topic once again, but also break down the weekend that was for North Bay, and what to expect thi...

Battalion rookie Dalyn Wakely joins the podcast to discuss his return to Peterborough over the weekend. Wakez discusses his fan club that travels all around, how he's adjusting to the "O", his goal scoring prowess, and much more! After Wakely leaves, Tom and Kortney finally discuss Columbus as a city and destination, along with the weekend that was for North Bay and what to expect coming up this w...

Battalion rookie defender Tnias Mathurin returns for his second tour of duty on the Frontline! The unflappable Mathurin discusses his hot start, his teams start, adjusting to the OHL and more! Tnias also weighs in on the Sudbury Arena discussion after finally getting a game in the old barn. Later, Tom and Kortney discuss the weekend that was for North Bay and what to expect on the road ahead!

Is there a man more ingrained with the OHL in North Bay like "Johnny Mac?"The Bruins fanatic joins the pod to discuss working for the North Bay Centennials and North Bay Battalion, along with jersey design, things to see at the rink this year and much more! After, Tom discusses seeing the Troops in action for the first time this year, and an exciting weekend ahead for North Bay! Another Batman dis...

Battalion Public Address announcer and local radio host Bryan Floyd makes his highly anticipated Frontline debut!"Your fav radio guy" discusses life as a PA announcer, funny Battalion stories, how excited he is for the Troops, and much more! Later, hear from Ty Nelson and Dalyn Wakely after the pair scored their first career OHL goals!

Battalion alternate captain Avery Winslow makes his second appearance on the Frontline! Winslow discusses a slew of topics including the Tampa Bay Lightning as a player and a fan, rejoining the Troops, and of course, the leadership side of the game. Later, Tom and Kortney dissect North Bay's first three games to start the year, and what to look for this weekend against Mississauga and Barrie!

Contractually obligated friend of the show Adam Dennis rejoins the podcast to preview the 2021/22 OHL season for the North Bay Battalion! Dennis breaks down each member of the leadership group, including Mitch Russell, Brandon Coe, Avery Winslow & Liam Arnsby! The general manager also discusses draft rankings for Ty Nelson, some players to watch, training camp, along with prospects to look for...

Battalion "vets" Liam Arnsby and Josh Currie make their Frontline Podcast debut this week! Arnsby and Currie talk lockdown, being back, getting excited for the start of the season, and of course, a little bit of ribbing! You also will get to hear Kortney react in real-time to the Toronto Blue Jays missing out on the playoffs!

Battalion "vet" Christian Stevens makes his Frontline Podcast debut, while Kyle Jackson is back for a second tour of duty. The pair talk about a number of subjects including training camp, the exhibition schedule. Jackson also takes you through his camp in Nashville, and Stevens talks about committing to North Bay! Later, Tom and Kortney discuss the recent news involving the Battalion and its alum...

In this action-packed episode of the Frontline Podcast, Kortney is joined by guest host Bob Coles. The pair get to sit down with a couple of vets in Mitch Russell and Simon Rose!"Rosie" and Mitch discuss the season that wasn't, training camp, being veteran leaders, and the season ahead! Later, Matt Sookram joins Kortney and Bob to discuss a busy week for Battalion GM Adam Dennis when it comes to t...

Ty Nelson and Dalyn Wakely rejoin the podcast to discuss finally getting to the Bay and getting a camp under their belts! The pair dive into school life, living in North Bay, the preseason, and of course, the home opener that's coming up! Tom and Kortney then discuss their driving classes back in the day, Matvey Guskov's first KHL goal, and more!

San Jose Sharks prospect Brandon Coe makes his anticipated debut on the Frontline Podcast! Coe sits down with the boys to discuss his game, playing in the AHL, and prepping for the Sharks. Coe also talks about the emotional time that was his NHL draft, his Players Tribune Article, and hitting the ice with the Troops during training camp. Before he goes, Brandon also drags out a repressed memory fr...

Bob Coles and Matthew Sookram rejoin the podcast to discuss everything Battalion as the team gets ready to finally hit the ice after a long layoff. Who will make up the leadership? How will the "double cohort" look? Are there expectations? Who will make the cut? All these topics and more are discussed at length in this action-filled episode of the Frontline!

In the lead-up to his first-ever training camp as head coach of the North Bay Battalion, Ryan Oulahen joins the Frontline to kick off the new season for the podcast! In the show, Oulahen discusses the excitement level for the staff and players heading into a long-awaited camp, along with an insight into what fans and players can expect from him as camp, and the beginning of the season starts. Afte...

Fresh off his selection in the 2021 NHL Draft, Joe Vrbetic sits down to discuss everything from his draft day to his mindset coming into camp with the Battalion. The big question is...will "Vrbs" get an autograph from Carey Price? Later on, Tom and Kortney discuss a trade made by the Troops, and Matvey Petrov being selected by the Edmonton Oilers!

A fan favourite and the most recent captain of the Troops joins the Frontline this week! Luke Moncada breaks down his time in Cleveland, city life and playing for the Monsters, his future in hockey, breaking down his OHL career and more. Finally, Moncada gives a farewell to the 7th man!

Mason Primeau joins the podcast this week to discuss his past season with Henderson in the AHL, and Fort Wayne in the ECHL! Primeau also discusses his draft to the Vegas Golden Knights, playing in Guelph and North Bay, NHL pedigree in the family, and much more! Afterwards, Tom and Kortney discuss the new contract for former Troops Captain Barclay Goodrow along with his cup win. Other topics touche...

Another member of the 2021 Battalion draft class joins the show in Nicholas Sima. Sima discusses the OHL Priority Selection, his style of play, visiting North Bay, anticipation for the upcoming season, the NHL playoffs, and much more!

Taken in the third round, 41st overall in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Anthony Romani joins the Frontline this week to talk about being drafted by the Battalion, his excitement moving forward, and of course the upcoming season.

Friend of the show Adam Dennis rejoins the podcast to discuss the CHL Import Draft, OHL Priority Selection, and a whole slew of topics in preparation for the 2021/22 OHL season. Local high schooler Izaya joins the program as well and quizzes Adam on his playing days, his path from late-round pick to NHL camp, and what attracted him to move to North Bay a few years ago. Lastly, Tom and Kortney give...

The newest first-round pick for the North Bay Battalion, Owen Outwater, joins the podcast this week. Owen discusses the draft process, from the interviews up to the draft day. Other topics talked about include the tour of North Bay, the decision to commit to the club, local restaurants (The Boat is pretty good), and the excitement to start the season!