The North Bay Battalion started their three game western road trip with a win on Friday night.

Kyle Potts scored twice as the Battalion beat the Firebirds 5-1 in Flint, Michigan.

Justin Brazeau added his team-leading 12th goal of the season, Adam McMaster scored his first of the campaign while Captain Riley Bruce also found the back of the net.

Battalion goaltender Julian Sime made 41 saves to earn the win.

The Troops are in Saginaw tonight to take on the Spirit, broadcast time on Country 600 CKAT is 7 pm.

The road trip wraps up Sunday afternoon back in Ontario, against the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds.