Storm acquire Patrick Babin from Bulldogs

Ahead of the weekend, the Guelph Storm and Brantford Bulldogs completed a trade.

The Guelph Storm have acquired defenceman Patrick Babin from the Brantford Bulldogs in exchange for a second-round pick (Oshawa) in 2028 and a third-round pick (Guelph) in the 2029 OHL Priority Selection.

“Patrick is a talented young defenceman and amongst the top players in his draft class,” said George Burnett. “He had an exceptional year of development last season, and we are pleased to add him to our group here in Guelph.”

The 2008-born blueliner was originally selected by the Bulldogs in the second round (23rd overall) of the 2024 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. Last season, Babin notched 34 points (6-28–34) in 39 regular-season games for the GOHL’s Brantford Titans and suited up in six regular-season games for the OHL’s Bulldogs. The 6’0, 187 lbs right-shot defender followed up his regular season with 10 points (2 goals and 8 assists) in 11 GOHL playoff games for the Titans. Babin was named GOJHL Top Prospects Game MVP and named to the GOJHL Eastern Conference All-Rookie Team for the 2024-25 season.

This season, the Niagara Falls, ON native has recorded a goal and three assists in four games during the 2025 OHL pre-season. Babin currently has one assist in six regular-season games during the 2025-26 OHL campaign.