Two nights after a thrilling overtime loss to the Niagara IceDogs the North Bay Battalion turn in a dull, underwhelming performance against the Barrie Colts in a 6-1 defeat at the hands of their Central Division rivals.

North Bay’s lone goal came from Mitchell Russell in the third period to cut the lead to 4-1. The Colts scored twice in the first, once in the second and added three more in the third.

The Battalion are right back on the ice on Sunday afternoon as they host the Windsor Spitfires.

With the game falling on the same day as Canada looks to play for the Gold Medal at the World Juniors against Russia, the Troops have made a great PR move and said they will open the doors to the Gardens at 12:30 and have the pre-game and start of the Gold Medal game on the big screen for everyone to watch. And they will be providing updates in the arena as the Battalion and Spitfires play.

The team encourages everyone to wear their Team Canada gear as well.

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