The North Bay Battalion have acquired 2008-born forward Maximus Crete from the London Knights in exchange for an eighth-round pick in the 2028 OHL Priority Selection.
The deal sees North Bay add a third-year forward with OHL experience and offensive upside, while London acquires future draft capital as they continue to shape their roster for the future.
Crete appeared in 54 games for the Knights during the 2025-26 season, recording five goals and eight assists for 13 points. The Ottawa, Ontario native joined London prior to the season after spending his rookie campaign with the Niagara IceDogs.
Originally selected by Niagara in the second round of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, Crete recorded 11 goals and 8 assists for 19 points in 68 games during his first OHL season in 2024-25. His combination of speed, skill, and offensive instincts made him an intriguing young prospect before being acquired by the Knights in June 2025.
Still just 18 years old, Crete has already appeared in more than 130 OHL regular season games and brings valuable experience to the Battalion’s forward group.
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