North Bay Battalion
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North Bay Battalion is a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- March 2019: The club drafted Gabinien Kioki, who aimed to join the roster for the 2019-20 season.[2]
- April 2020: The North Bay Battalion drafted Dalyn Wakely and Ty Nelson during the 2020 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. General manager Adam Dennis stated the North Bay Battalion intended to treat Dalyn Wakely as a first-round talent for the 2020-21 season. The North Bay Battalion had scored a league-low 189 goals in 62 games when the 2019-20 season was postponed.[3]
- April 2020: The North Bay Battalion drafted Wade Monague 21st overall in the 2020 Under-18 draft. The North Bay Battalion expected to open training camp in August 2020 if pandemic restrictions were lifted. The North Bay Battalion maintains an affiliation with the Pembroke Lumber Kings of the Central Canada Hockey League.[4]
- October 2021: The entire team participated in a cultural mindfulness presentation led by George Couchie in October 2021. The team signed Dalyn Wakely in 2020, who joined the roster as a rookie for the 2021-22 season.[5]
- December 2021: The hockey team hosted its inaugural Indigenous Youth Day during a home game against the Barrie Colts on December 12, 2021. The organisation collaborated with community members to distribute 668 donated tickets to Indigenous families. The team featured Indigenous players such as Dalyn Wakely and Ty Nelson during the event.[6]
- April 2023: The team selected Dalyn Wakely in the second round of the 2020 Ontario Hockey League draft. The organization recognized Dalyn Wakely as its most humanitarian player for two consecutive seasons ending in 2023. General manager Adam Dennis assisted with a community clothing drive organized by one of the team's players.[7]
- December 2023: The North Bay Battalion is the team for which Dalyn Wakely competes in the Ontario Hockey League.[8]
- July 2024: Dalyn Wakely played for the team for three seasons leading up to his selection in the National Hockey League draft. The team may potentially retain Dalyn Wakely as an overage player for the 2024-25 season.[9]
- June 2025: Dalyn Wakely played for the North Bay Battalion for three years prior to joining the Barrie Colts.[10]
- August 2025: Dalyn Wakely played three seasons with the team during his junior career. The organization invited George Couchie to provide cultural teachings to the team.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Wakely discusses career and provides inspiration at Curve Lake First Nation event", Anishinabek News, 19 August 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Voodoos’ star leads AOK Chiefs to championship at Little NHL", Anishinabek News, 15 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Curve Lake First Nation youth drafted by North Bay Battalion", Anishinabek News, 16 April 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "North Bay Battalion drafts Chippewas of Rama First Nation goaltender", Anishinabek News, 23 April 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Curve Lake First Nation’s Dalyn Wakely shoots and scores", Anishinabek News, 12 October 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Outpouring of support for kids as the North Bay Battalion host first Indigenous Youth Day", Anishinabek News, 31 December 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sam on Sports: Dalyn Wakely", Anishinabek News, 7 April 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Curve Lake First Nation member playing key role with Port Hope Panthers", Anishinabek News, 25 December 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wakely selected by Edmonton Oilers in National Hockey League’s Entry Draft", Anishinabek News, 23 July 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wakely commits to University of Massachusetts Lowell hockey team", Anishinabek News, 23 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).