Jake Smith backstopped the North Bay Battalion to a Bobby Orr Trophy last season. The Troops face a bigger Oshawa Generals team in the rematch this year. Photo by Terry Wilson/OHL Images.

The North Bay Battalion have a new franchise leader in wins by a goaltender; it’s Jake Smith who secured his 65th OHL victory in a 4-3 win over Niagara yesterday (Sunday).

Battalion Head Coach Stan Butler says he’s happy for Smith and says he serves as a great example of someone who has never given up.

The win also marked the third straight home game with a Hat-Trick, this time it was Captain Mike Amadio getting three goals,

Zach Bratina netted the other.  The line of Amadio, Bratina and Matt Santos combined for seven points on the night – four goals and three assists.

Butler says they are a very talented line combination.

The Battalion are back in action on Thursday as they take on the Windsor Spitfires at Memorial Gardens.

Jake Smith of the North Bay Battalion. Photo by Terry Wilson/OHL Images.