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The former head coach of the Powassan Voodoos joins the podcast to talk all things Battalion and Voodoos. Max shares stories from his time behind the bench, road trips, his NHL father, suspensions and of course, developing future Battalion stars!
Billets Tom Martineau & Deidre Bannerman join the podcast to discuss everything being a billet entails! From Calvin Gomes to Zach Shankar to Luke Moncada, the pair tell all about raising not just their kids but OHL players as well! Tom also takes the boys through being a photographer for Bay Today and the Troops! Tom & Kortney take over the second half of the episode and speculate on certain things happening in the OHL landscape currently, such as the "potential" restart.
Battalion alum and current Ottawa Senator Nick Paul joins the podcast! Paul talks about his time in North Bay, working through Binghamton and Belleville, and finally making his debut and becoming a regular with the Sens. "Paulie" also talks about his time with the Canadian World Junior team in 2014/15 and taking home a gold! Listen all the way through as there are plenty of great topics discussed!
Former Battalion captain, and current head coach Ryan Oulahen joins the podcast! Topics include: OHL & AHL playing days Favourite and least favourite places to play/coach Coaching stops Becoming head coach of the Troops Bleeding green & more!
North Bay Mayor Al McDonald joins the podcast to talk the working relationship between the city and the Troops, the new amended agreement between the two, and being the biggest Battalion fan in the city.
Episode 12 of the podcast welcomes YourTV North Bay broadcasting duos, or legends if you will, Ranjan Rupal, and former Washington Capital Greg Theberge. The pair discuss their broadcasting roots, the outlook for the Battalion, past hockey stories, speculate on the upcoming OHL season, and more!
North Bay Battalion President Mike Griffin joins the podcast to discuss everything on the business side of things for the Troops. From the new amended lease with the city of North Bay, to COVID, to scheduling, you won't want to miss this episode of the Frontline!
Double digits! The 10th episode brings Battalion legend Jake Smith to the podcast all the way from Italy! Smith takes us through his illustrious career with the Troops, from the playoff run to shootout bloopers. Smitty also takes us through his pro career in Italy, and a crazy story of getting home during COVID-19.
Two Troops alumni join the podcast this week as Tom and Kortney welcome original North Bay Battalion, and captain Riley Bruce, and former alternate captain Kyle Potts. Topics in this episode range from all the playoff runs, university hockey, disliked OHL rinks, and tales from the road!
In episode 8 of the Frontline, Kortney and Tom welcome #11 in your programs, #1 in your hearts, Daniel Walker to the podcast. "Walks" takes us through being a grinder in the OHL, fights, the trade to Oshawa, and returning to North Bay. The second half welcomes Producer of the podcast, Ben Sargent. Topics include jerseys, including a ranking of the Reverse Retro NHL jerseys, the upcoming NHL season, and of course the Battalion.