The North Bay Battalion swept the Sudbury Wolves in a 5-0 Ontario Hockey League victory with Sandis Vilmanis scoring a hat trick and assisting on another goal. The win secured their spot in the Eastern Conference final against the Oshawa Generals.

By the Numbers
  • Vilmanis scored 3 goals and assisted in 1.
  • Rookie goaltender Mike McIvor made 36 saves for his first playoff shutout.
State of Play
  • North Bay secured victory with a 5-0 win over Sudbury, advancing to the conference final.
  • Sudbury faced lackluster performance despite having opportunities, being outshot 36-21 overall.
What's Next

North Bay Battalion will face the Oshawa Generals in the Eastern Conference final following their sweep of Sudbury, looking to continue their playoff success.

Bottom Line

The North Bay Battalion's dominant victory over the Sudbury Wolves secures their spot in the Eastern Conference final, setting the stage for an exciting matchup against the Oshawa Generals.