The Facts
- A struggling side attempts to pull off an upset against a high-flying opponent (ranked 8th in the Promotion - OHL Playoffs and 2nd in the Promotion - OHL Playoffs).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, North Bay won 5.
- Both teams have shown inconsistent performances in recent matches.
- North Bay could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Recently, Sudbury has had a run of games away from home.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Sudbury holding a narrow advantage.
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, North Bay has recorded 14 wins, 0 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal aggregate of 73:58 (averaging 3.7:2.9 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for North Bay against this opponent, the record stands at 9 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, with 39:21 goals (averaging 3.9:2.1 per game).
Standings
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Guelph Storm | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 48:27 | 18 |
| 2 | Soo Greyhounds | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 40:34 | 17 |
| 3 | London Knights | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 44:31 | 15 |
| 4 | Saginaw Spirit | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46:37 | 14 |
| 5 | Kitchener Rangers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 37:40 | 14 |
| 6 | Flint Firebirds | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 36:27 | 13 |
| 7 | Sarnia Sting | 13 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 54:56 | 13 |
| 8 | Erie Otters | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30:42 | 11 |
| 9 | Windsor Spitfires | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 37:40 | 10 |
| 10 | Owen Sound Attack | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 25:48 | 6 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Brantford Bulldogs | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51:30 | 19 |
| 2 | Sudbury Wolves | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 43:24 | 15 |
| 3 | Ottawa 67s | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 38:27 | 16 |
| 4 | Kingston Frontenacs | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 52:54 | 14 |
| 5 | Niagara IceDogs | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 33:36 | 13 |
| 6 | Peterborough Petes | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 39:41 | 10 |
| 7 | Oshawa Generals | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 30:39 | 10 |
| 8 | North Bay Battalion | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 32:41 | 8 |
| 9 | Brampton Steelheads | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 25:42 | 4 |
| 10 | Barrie Colts | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 19:43 | 3 |
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