The Seattle Kraken have rewarded Battalion defender Ty Nelson with a three-year entry level contract, the Kraken announced on Thursday.
The deal is a two-way contract that carries an average annual value of $925,000.
Nelson, 19, was drafted in the third round, 68th overall by the Kraken in 2022 during an impressive draft for the North Bay Battalion franchise.
Nelson, was leading the OHL playoffs in scoring with 25 points with 6 goals and 19 assists in 20 playoff games with the Troops.
“Ty has had a season to be remembered, and it’s nice he can cap it off with this well earned contract,” said Battalion general manager Adam Dennis on Battalionhockey.com.
“Knowing Ty, the work has already started for his next contract. Congratulations to the entire Nelson family on what is no doubt an exciting day.”
Nelson and the Battalion were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday by the Peterborough Petes.
Nelson tallied 24 goals and 52 assists for North Bay during the 2022-23 regular season.
The Toronto product was the Battalion 1st overall pick in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection.
