The Owen Sound Attack is reporting that they have traded veteran forward Brett Hargrave to the North Bay Battalion in exchange for a 12th round draft choice in the 2019 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection.
Hargrave, a North Bay native, was acquired by the Attack in October of 2013 for a 2nd, 3rd and 4th Round draft choice.
However, he missed the entire 2014/2015 season due to an upper body injury.
“Most young hockey players dream of playing Major Junior in their hometown, so this is an excellent opportunity for Brett moving forward.”, stated Attack General Manager Dale DeGray on the Attack website.
“We wish Brett and his family nothing but the best moving forward.”
The 19-year-old forward appeared in 50 games for the Attack, tallying 4 goals and 6 assists.
The North Bay product last played hockey in North Bay for the Midget AAA Trappers where he dressed for the squad as a 13-year-old and 14-year-old before leaving for the GTHL where he played for the Mississauga Rebels for his OHL draft year.
Hargrave, who has been at home and skating with the Nipissing Lakers of Ontario University Athletics, is excited about the opportunity to play at home.
“I get to play in front of my family and friends, and it’s definitely a great opportunity, and I can’t wait to get started,” he said.
“Hopefully I’m going to have a good year, just looking forward to doing my part and see what we can do this year.”
Hargrave was originially selected 13th overall by the Sarnia Sting in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection.
He becomes the second North Bay product on the team, joining Battalion defenceman Brady Lyle on the roster.
He is expected to be in the lineup tonight as the Battalion face the team he was drafted by, the Sarnia Sting.
