The North Bay Battalion added three new players from the Ontario Hockey League Under-18 Priority Selection. Goaltender Carter Nadon, center Michael Piao, and right winger Jake Salvatore were picked in the first, second, and third rounds, respectively.

By the Numbers
  • Nadon played 35 regular-season games in 2023-24 with a 2.10 goals-against average and three shutouts.
  • Piao scored six goals and added 10 assists for 16 points in 31 regular-season games with Don Mills.
  • Salvatore scored 34 goals and added 18 assists for 52 points in 34 regular-season games.
State of Play
  • The 20 clubs made their selections via the Internet, in inverse order of the overall standings from the 2023-24 season.
  • The Windsor Spitfires held the No. 1 pick and named goaltender Michael Newlove of the Halton Hurricanes U18s.
Bottom Line

The North Bay Battalion recruited promising young talent in the OHL U18 Priority Selection, strengthening their team for the future.