Peterborough Petes Acquire Niagara IceDogs Captain For Two Draft Picks

The Peterborough Petes have acquired overage forward Gavin Bryant from the Niagara IceDogs in exchange for a third-round pick in 2026 (Guelph) and a ninth-round pick in 2028, announced on Tuesday morning.

Photo courtesy of the OHL.

The Ingersoll native was initially selected by the Owen Sound Attack in the second round, 37th overall, of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. Over three OHL seasons between the Attack and the Niagara IceDogs, he has played in 155 games, scoring 40 goals and adding 78 assists for 118 points. Last season, he led the IceDogs in scoring 54 points in 62 games while also serving as team captain.

“Gavin is a great fit for our group,” said Michael Oke, general manager and vice president of operations. “He has been a leader on every team that he’s played for in this league. We know that he’ll be a big influence to our team both on and off the ice.” 

Bryant has worn a letter on both teams he played for in the OHL. In 2022-23, he served as an Assistant Captain with the Owen Sound Attack. After being acquired by the IceDogs from the Attack before the 2023-24 season, he was named an Assistant Captain with Niagara before becoming Captain in January.

The overage forward has also been known for his community work in the OHL. This season, Gavin and the IceDogs announced the launch of Gav’s Corner, a new initiative aimed at uniting and supporting individuals impacted by Type 1 Diabetes.

The Petes return to action to take on the Kingston Frontenacs on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. Before the game, the organization will honour alumni and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Jamie Langenbrunner with a banner-raising ceremony. Langenbrunner will be in attendance to take part in the ceremony which will feature speeches from dignitaries and a video tribute.

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