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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

Back to back to back! Troops Threepeat as Division Champions

Back to back to back! Troops Threepeat as Division Champions

Since moving to North Bay, the Battalion now has four division titles, and it's the first time they have taken that banner in three straight years. They can finish the year as the first or second seed in the Eastern Conference.  
Little skaters get big send off in Hockey for Beginners jamboree

Little skaters get big send off in Hockey for Beginners jamboree

'I said ‘I know it is short notice and I don’t want to overwhelm your staff, but what do I need to do to make sure we can serve hot chocolate and have donuts at this event?’ Within five minutes they had it figured out'
Aces of Magic to debut on Capitol Centre Stage

Aces of Magic to debut on Capitol Centre Stage

'We have illusionists, we have a mentalist, we have an escape artist and a close-up artist and that encompasses the majority of what’s possible in magic'
Battalion takes 5 points on the weekend - falling in OT on Sunday

Battalion takes 5 points on the weekend - falling in OT on Sunday

Three games remain on the regular season schedule including a showdown against Mississauga
Troops top Petes for third straight win

Troops top Petes for third straight win

Anthony Romani's four point night puts him at the top of the league scoring race
Four years later, Gavin reflects on the season with no ending

Four years later, Gavin reflects on the season with no ending

'It seemed like everything was falling into place. We knew that if we could keep the core of the team together then we were going to have a special group coming back'
Romani hits 50 goals as Troops take 4-2 win over Bulldogs

Romani hits 50 goals as Troops take 4-2 win over Bulldogs

'It’s pretty amazing for him to do that this year, and we still have some games to go'
Troops make statement in 4-2 win over rival Sudbury Wolves

Troops make statement in 4-2 win over rival Sudbury Wolves

'We had a lot of guys step up to the plate here'
Battalion late comeback falls short in 4-2 loss to Barrie

Battalion late comeback falls short in 4-2 loss to Barrie

Battalion now turn their attention to Sudbury Wolves in final regular season meeting between the two clubs
Battalion build big lead and bury Spitfires 7-2

Battalion build big lead and bury Spitfires 7-2

'I think the biggest thing was that we finished our chances'
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