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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

New website highlights the perks of living in North Bay

New website highlights the perks of living in North Bay

'We came up with the idea to show them that it’s not about what they are giving up by leaving those areas, but it's about what you are gaining by coming to our communities'
Alex Parker reaches new heights in ringette refereeing career

Alex Parker reaches new heights in ringette refereeing career

'It is an unreal feeling to know that my name was even on that list as a consideration, let alone actually get the invite'
Yachmenev and Blanchard to guide U18 Trappers this season

Yachmenev and Blanchard to guide U18 Trappers this season

'Our goal is to not only develop better hockey players, but develop great young men as well'
Ben Gaudreau excited for 'what comes next' as he re-enters draft

Ben Gaudreau excited for 'what comes next' as he re-enters draft

'It just doesn’t make sense for me to work through that system – whereas some teams have only two goalies that are signed with their teams right now'
'Tri for Amelia' a personal journey for Chelsea Leblanc

'Tri for Amelia' a personal journey for Chelsea Leblanc

'My biggest fear now is that someone in North Bay or the surrounding area is going through something similar and hopefully they will see this, and it will give them the encouragement to reach out'
Goulet's past experiences prepare him for future with Voodoos

Goulet's past experiences prepare him for future with Voodoos

'If he didn’t open that door for me, I never would’ve had the opportunities that followed and I’m forever thankful he took a chance on me'
A taste of life at Major Junior level for Battalion draft picks

A taste of life at Major Junior level for Battalion draft picks

'We wanted the guys to get a real taste of the atmosphere that we’ve built here over the last few years'
Planning for the picking season at Leisure Farms, including peanuts

Planning for the picking season at Leisure Farms, including peanuts

'We start planting as soon as the soil is dry enough to go. Every element that is needed we perform outside of controlling the weather'
Alex Maycock wraps up remarkable run with Lakers Nordic team

Alex Maycock wraps up remarkable run with Lakers Nordic team

'Seeing the support cross country skiing is getting in North Bay is awesome'
Battalion 2023 Priority Selection considered a 'smart draft'

Battalion 2023 Priority Selection considered a 'smart draft'

Neutral Zone Scouting says the Battalion took a lot of skilled players with plenty of upside in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection