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67's Kickoff Road Trip with 4-2 Win over Battalion

March 2, 2018 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Ottawa 67's News Release


OTTAWA, ON - The Ottawa 67's kicked off their two-game road trip with another crucial win, this time a 4-2 decision over the North Bay Battalion on Thursday.

Sasha Chmelevski led the way for the Barber Poles, scoring twice in the second period to give Ottawa the lead. The win allows Ottawa to leapfrog the Battalion and into sixth spot in the Eastern Conference.

While the 67's would concede the next two goals, Jacob Cascagnette would score the eventual game winner with a little over a minute left in the second.

Captain Travis Barron added some insurance in the third with an empty net goal to secure the two points.

Olivier Tremblay continued his strong play in goal for Ottawa, turning away 34 North Bay shots to pick up the win.

The 67's continue the road trip in Hamilton on Friday night against the Bulldogs before returning home to host London on Sunday at the Arena at TD Place. (2 p.m.).

GAME NOTES

Entering the game a point back of North Bay for sixth in the East, the 67's can still finish as high as fourth in what will be a hotly-contested Eastern Conference playoff race.

Including Thursday's game, the 67's have nine games left on the schedule, with four of those at home (March vs. London, March 10 vs. Kingston, March 11 vs. Mississauga and March 18 vs. North Bay).

67's centre Sam Bitten played his 60th career OHL game on Thursday night.

Sasha Chmelevski's two-goal performance gives him a team-leading 33 on the season.

Ottawa was two-for-three on the powerplay in North Bay.

67's single-game tickets start at $12 and are available at Ottawa67s.com/Single-Game-Tickets, by calling 613.232.6767 or in person at The Box Office at TD Place. All minor hockey players part of the 67's Prospect Program get in for FREE.

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