Head coach Ryan Oulahen described the North Bay Battalion’s situation this way to the media on Wednesday: “We’re close boys, we’re close.” Article content

The Battalion is coming off of two straight losses, but remain a .500 team and at 7-7 are in second place in the Ontario Hockey League’s Central Division. That may be more of a statement about the Central Division than about the recent play by the Battalion. Article content Article content

On the other hand, the club is not getting outplayed or out-chanced in recent games; they just cannot score goals.

Last weekend, the tally was two games, two losses, and two goals scored. Nevertheless, Oulahen’s tone on Wednesday was very positive.

“You may be shocked to hear me say this, but, on the weekend, we may have played the best two gam

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