OHL mourns the loss of Kurtis Evans
The Ontario Hockey League is saddened by the passing of former North Bay Battalion forward Kurtis Evans, who died following a battle with cancer on October 3, 2024 at the young age of 23.
Evans, from Uxbridge, Ont., played for the Battalion from 2017-19 after being a third round pick by the club in the 2017 OHL Priority Selection from the Central Ontario Wolves AAA program.
Evans is remembered by friends and family, and leaves behind parents Brad and Holly and brother Jackson. The OHL sends heartfelt thoughts and condolences to all affected at this time.
The Evans family would appreciate donations to the Ewings Cancer Foundation of Canada as a tribute to Kurtis’ memory.
For more on the life of Kurtis Evans, visit lowandlow.ca.
First OHL Goal, Kurtis Evans: