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Matt Sookram

Matt Sookram

Matthew Sookram is a Canadore College graduate. He has lived and worked in North Bay since 2009 covering different beats; everything from City Council to North Bay Battalion.

Recent Work by Matt

Nelson's goal in double overtime for Battalion stuns Generals

Nelson's goal in double overtime for Battalion stuns Generals

The Battalion have staved off elimination in two straight games and the series continues with game six coming up on Sunday at Memorial Gardens.
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Vilmanis the OT hero as Battalion stay alive

Vilmanis the OT hero as Battalion stay alive

Battalion win game four in overtime, sending the series back to Oshawa
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Promising Battalion recruits Carey, Greer eager to join ranks

Promising Battalion recruits Carey, Greer eager to join ranks

'They excel in certain areas, for sure, but they play the game the right way. We feel like they fit the mould that we covet'
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Battalion season hangs in the balance after controversial loss

Battalion season hangs in the balance after controversial loss

'I wouldn’t want to go into Wednesday with any other group. This is a group that is ready to rock and I can’t wait to see them play Wednesday'
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Battalion promote a top professional environment to prospects

Battalion promote a top professional environment to prospects

'When we draft a player, our number one job is to develop them into a better player'
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The evolution and impact of the White Water Gallery in North Bay

The evolution and impact of the White Water Gallery in North Bay

'We all need some kind of outlet, whether you are participating in the arts or just a patron or viewer of the arts'
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Battalion blanked in game two loss to Generals

Battalion blanked in game two loss to Generals

'You have to rely on so many guys and top players on the penalty kill so then we just didn’t have the energy to push in the third period'
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Controversial call helps Generals to game one win over Battalion

Controversial call helps Generals to game one win over Battalion

'I think within the game, shift-to-shift, outplaying them, having shorter shifts and playing more five-on-five hockey will be enough to do it'
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As cricket grows locally, North Bay Panthers look for a home

As cricket grows locally, North Bay Panthers look for a home

'This has become a big community. We started with 20 people and now we have more than 150 in our club. This team has really become a family'
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Jess Byrnes shifts gears from career in healthcare to highways

Jess Byrnes shifts gears from career in healthcare to highways

'We need to spread the word that this is an option for people. Until you hear about it, you just don’t know its there and people fall back on the more traditional roles'
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