The North Bay Battalion have lost just once in regulation in their last eight games.

The record over the stretch is 5-1-2 and includes two straight wins on the weekend in Erie and against Niagara.

Coach Ryan Oulahen says the players deserve all the credit, as they’re finding different ways to win.

“We’ve had good performances from our goaltenders. We talk a lot about being a greasy team, we block shots at the right time and our penalty kill has been strong. There’s different ways. Every game takes a different path and we found that,” he says.

North Bay is within six points of a playoff spot entering tonight’s home game against Kingston.

One of the top OHL rookies in years, Shane Wright, plays for the Frontenacs.

He started the season as a 15 year old and has 39 goals.

Oulahen says there’s really nothing the 16 year old can’t do.

“He does everything really, really well. And that’s a credit to a young guy who is going to be a really really good player in this league moving forward. A special guy to come and watch,” Oulahen says.

Broadcast time on Country 600 CKAT is 6:50 pm.

 

Photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images.

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