Ducks sign Battalion captain Ethan Procyszyn to entry-level contract

The Anaheim Ducks have signed North Bay Battalion captain Ethan Procyszyn to a three-year NHL entry-level contract, the club announced Tuesday.

Selected by Anaheim in the third round, 68th overall, of the 2024 NHL Draft, Procyszyn led the Battalion in scoring during the 2025-26 season with 59 points (31-28–59) in 65 games. The 6-foot-3 centre also paced the club in goals, plus/minus and faceoff wins, while co-leading in power-play goals and ranking among team leaders across multiple categories.

A native of Wasaga Beach, Ont., Procyszyn served as Battalion captain over the past two seasons, establishing himself as a consistent presence in all situations. He helped guide North Bay to the second round of the OHL Playoffs this spring, recording five points in 10 games.

“Ethan gave everything to this team for the past four years through his hard work, dedication and leadership,” said Battalion director of hockey operations Adam Dennis. “We’re thrilled that he has earned his first professional contract with the Ducks and have no doubt there’s a long career ahead for this young man.

“As much as he’ll be missed, we look forward to watching him take this next step in his career.”

Over four OHL seasons, Procyszyn totalled 177 points (85-92–177) along with 261 penalty minutes in 257 regular season games. He added 15 points (9-6–15) in 43 career playoff contests.

Originally selected by North Bay in the first round, 20th overall, of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, Procyszyn made an immediate impact as a rookie and was later named team captain midway through the 2024-25 season. He set career highs that year with 64 points before following it up with another strong campaign in 2025-26.

On the international stage, Procyszyn represented Canada at the 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, earning a silver medal while recording four points in seven games.

He is expected to begin his professional career in the 2026-27 season.