2026 Graduating Class: North Bay Battalion

Despite falling short of a deep playoff run, the North Bay Battalion continued to showcase one of the more balanced and experienced lineups in the Eastern Conference throughout the 2025-26 season. 

Now, the Battalion prepare to say goodbye to key members of their graduating class as Sebastien Gervais and Bronson Ride move on from the Ontario Hockey League following the conclusion of their overage seasons.

 

Sebastien Gervais (North Bay Battalion, Saginaw Spirit – 2021-26)

Acquired by the Battalion at the January trade deadline, Sebastien Gervais joined North Bay after spending the majority of his OHL career with the Saginaw Spirit, where he finished with the second-most points in franchise history (139). Between the two clubs during his overage season, Gervais recorded a career-high 48 points (21-27–48).

The six-foot forward wraps up his OHL career with 162 points (61-101–162) across 327 regular-season games. Originally selected by the Spirit in the 15th round (224th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Gervais was a member of Saginaw’s 2024 Memorial Cup championship team, contributing three points in five tournament games. He is committed to Clarkson University for next season.

Script has been flipped 📝

Sebastien Gervais gets his first of the playoffs for the @OHLBattalion on the penalty kill and send the game into the intermission tied!#PBOvsNB | #OHLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/4HmaPfj9ho

— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) March 29, 2026

 

Bronson Ride (North Bay Battalion, Niagara IceDogs, Windsor Spitfires – 2021-26)

After spending the past three seasons with the Battalion, Bronson Ride recorded a career-high 21 points (4-17–21) along with a plus-11 rating during his overage campaign. Prior to arriving in North Bay, he also spent time with the Niagara IceDogs and Windsor Spitfires.

The six-foot-seven defenceman concludes his OHL career with 74 points (17-57–74) across 298 regular-season games. Originally selected by the Windsor Spitfires in the second round (20th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Ride recently signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Not one, but TWO breakaway goals from 6-foot-7 @OHLBattalion defenceman Bronson Ride on Thursday! 😵‍💫 pic.twitter.com/3GPQamQP5J

— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) February 7, 2025

 

2006-born players:

* denotes players who are committed to the NCAA for next season

Currently, the North Bay Battalion boasts nine 2006-born players in captain Ethan Procyszyn (Anaheim Ducks), Lirim Amidovski (Minnesota Wild), Kaden Pitre (Tampa Bay Lightning), Nolan Laird, Mike McIvor, Nick Wellenreiter*, Brandt Harper*, and Jack Lisson*.