Wakely Scores Twice Colts Clinch Victory Over Battalion In Thrilling OHL Matchup

NORTH BAY Ont Dalyn Wakely scored twice as the Barrie Colts topped the North Bay Battalion 3-1 in Ontario Hockey League play on Sunday Zach Wigle had the other goal for Barrie Briir Long replied for North Bay The Colts dominated the game from the start with Wakely scoring his first goal in the initial minutes of the game The Battalion struggled to keep up with the Colts pace but managed to stay within striking distance throughout the first period The second period saw the Colts continue their aggressive play with Wigle scoring the teams second goal The Battalion tried to mount a comeback but the Colts defense held strong only allowing Long to score for the Battalion Wakely sealed the deal for the Colts with his second goal of the game in the final minutes of play The win moves the Colts up the rankings in the OHL and sets them up for a strong playoff push The Battalion on the other hand will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next game The Ontario Hockey League features some of the best young hockey players in the world and games like this one showcase their skill and determination In other OHL action the 67s took on the Petes in a high-scoring affair that ended 5-4 in favor of the 67s The Petes came out strong but the 67s were able to overcome their initial lead and secure the victory The win was a big one for the 67s as they look to make a push for the playoffs The OHL season is heating up and games like these will be crucial in determining which teams will make it to the postseason