The Frontline
Season 2
by The Frontline
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 discussion also makes an appearance...
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 in Powassan!
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 alumni!
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 trades!
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 from Kortney's high school days! In the back half of the episode, Tom and Kortney do a deep dive on training camp, some signings, and a fan favourite in Justin Brazeau!