Spirit Acquire Defenseman Zach Wilson from North Bay
Published on October 6, 2025 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release
Saginaw, Mich. - Spirit GM Dave Drinkill announced Monday afternoon that the team has acquired 6'6" left-shot defenseman Zach Wilson from the North Bay Battalion for a 12th round pick in 2026.
To SAG:
(D) - Zach Wilson
To NB:
SAG 12th 2026
Wilson was a third-round pick of the Battalion in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. The Fenelon Falls, Ont. native skated in 47 games with the team in 2024-2025, registering 2G-2A-4P and 24 PIM. He split the season prior between the Battalion, Haliburton County Huskies (OJHL), Powassan VooDoos (NOJHL), and North Bay Trappers U18 AAA (GNML).
The 18-year-old Wilson will wear jersey #74 for the Saginaw Spirit.
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