The North Bay Battalion opened the 2017/18 season with a 5-2 win over the Barrie Colts.

Luke Burghardt, who was acquired from the Guelph Storm in the off season, scored twice in his Battalion debut.

Luke Moncada, Daniel Walker and Kyle Potts added singles for the Troops.

Goalie Julian Sime made 22 saves in the win, the first opening night win on home ice since 2004 for the Battalion franchise.

North Bay is back in action Sunday in Sudbury.