Sports

Oulahen to coach Team CHL in prospects challenge

The North Bay Battalion Richard Coffin - October 1, 2026

North Bay Battalion coach Ryan Oulahen has been named the head coach for the Canadian Hockey League team at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge in early December.

2026 Battalion Marching Orders – Owen Loftus

The North Bay Battalion Richard Coffin - September 28, 2026

Owen Loftus, goaltender with the North Bay Battalion, is our guest for the final episode of the 2026 Battalion Marching Orders.

2026 Battalion Marching Orders – Rene Van Bommel

The North Bay Battalion Richard Coffin - September 21, 2026

Rene Van Bommel, forward with the North Bay Battalion, is our guest for this episode of the 2026 Battalion Marching Orders.

Prototype handrails being tested at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens

Community Sports Richard Coffin - September 18, 2026

The city says new handrails are being installed over the next few weeks in the stands at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens, with a few prototypes currently being tested.

2026 Battalion Marching Orders – Nolan Laird

The North Bay Battalion Richard Coffin - September 14, 2026

Nolan Laird, forward with the North Bay Battalion, is our guest for this episode of the 2026 Battalion Marching Orders.

2026 Battalion Marching Orders – Mike McIvor

The North Bay Battalion Richard Coffin - September 8, 2026

Mike McIvor, goaltender with the North Bay Battalion, is our guest for the third episode of the 2026 Battalion Marching Orders.

Powassan Voodoos and Huntsville Otters sign affiliation

The Powassan Voodoos Richard Coffin - August 31, 2026

A new affiliation partnership has been inked between the Powassan Voodoos and Huntsville Otters.

2026 Battalion Marching Orders – Ryan Oulahen

The North Bay Battalion Richard Coffin - August 31, 2026

Ryan Oulahen, North Bay Battalion Coach and Assistant General Manager, is our guest for the second episode of the 2026 Battalion Marching Orders.

Pre-season hockey and OUA soccer season starts this weekend

Community Sports Richard Coffin - August 28, 2026

In local sports this weekend, the North Bay Battalion and Powassan Voodoos play their first exhibition games while both Nipissing soccer teams begin the OUA regular season.

Battalion hosting intrasquad games and Panthers name new women’s volleyball coach

Sports Richard Coffin - August 27, 2026

Green and White Intrasquad games are scheduled for Thursday and Friday at North Bay Battalion training camp while Canadore College has announced Sylvie Laperrière as the new head coach of the Panthers Women’s Volleyball team.