Quarterfinal slate released

The North Bay Battalion will open a best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Brantford Bulldogs on the road at 7 p.m. Friday, the Ontario Hockey League club announced Sunday.
The Battalion finished fifth in the Central Division and eighth in the conference, while Brantford was first in the East Division and the conference.
The Bulldogs, then based in Hamilton, swept North Bay in the conference final in 2022, the only other time the clubs have met.
Following is the series schedule:
Friday, March 28, at Brantford 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, at Brantford 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1, at North Bay 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 3, at North Bay 7 p.m.
*Saturday, April 5, at Brantford 7 p.m.
*Sunday, April 6, at North Bay 6 p.m.
*Tuesday, April 8, at Brantford 7 p.m.
* if necessary
Further information can be obtained from Battalion Headquarters at (705) 495-8603, extension 2700.