Barber Poles Host Battalion Sunday
It’s another Sunday afternoon instalment for the Ottawa 67’s (7-4-0), today, in a season packed with matinee action. This time, it’s the North Bay Battalion (8-5-0) rolling into The Arena at TD Place for a 2:00pm EDT puckdrop. Fans can catch all the action on Rogers TV, or with a CHL TV subscription. Kenny Walls has the call on TSN Radio 1200.
Ottawa earned a 6-3 victory over the Peterborough Petes on Friday night, powered by four goals with the man advantage. Jack Beck scored two as part of a four-point night, and Brenden Sirizzotti potted two goals of his own, while Vsevolod Gaidamak and Jack Matier also heard their names called. First-year netminder Collin MacKenzie made 24 saves for his fourth win of the season.
| Ottawa 67’s (7-4-0) | Player | Total | North Bay Battalion (8-5-0) | Player | Total |
| Goals | Jack Beck | 11 | Goals | Matvey Petrov | 10 |
| Assists | Cam Tolnai | 9 | Assists | Brandon Coe | 14 |
| Points | Jack Beck | 17 | Points | Brandon Coe | 20 |
| Shots on Goal | Jack Beck | 34 | Shots on Goal | Matvey Petrov | 47 |
The Battalion have won two straight, last defeating the Kingston Frontenacs on Friday, by a score of 5-4. Kyle Jackson led his team with a hat trick, with Matvey Petrov and Liam Arnsby potting the other markers. Goaltender Joe Vrbetic stopped 31 shots in the effort.n.
Bragging rights are on the line, as with a win, the 67’s can move into a tie with North Bay for first in the Eastern Conference.
Game Notes:
- Vsevolod Gaidamak is currently on a seven-game point streak. Ranvir Gill-Shane sits at four.
- Both Gaidamak and Jack Beck are tied for first in the OHL with three game-winning goals.
- Ottawa currently boasts the fifth-best powerplay percentage in the league (25.6%).
- Vinzenz Rohrer is fourth in rookie scoring, with 10 points.
