BayToday has learned that the North Bay Battalion has moved overage forward Dalyn Wakely to the Barrie Colts for the Colts 2023 first round pick Shamar Moses and multiple picks.
The two picks going to the Battalion are a fourth-rounder in 2025 and a fifth-rounder in 2027. They originally belonged to the Ottawa 67’s and Niagara IceDogs respectively.
Wakely was drafted in the sixth round, 192nd overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
The Port Hope, Ontario product centred arguably the best line in CHL hockey playing alongside Owen Van Steensel and Anthony Romani in 2023-24.
In 66 games played last year he registered 39 goals and 104 points in what was a breakout season for him on the ice and the scoresheet.
In 199 career games, he has 89 goals and 98 assists for 187 points.
The power forward was well respected in the North Bay community as he created the program Wake's Sake which raised money for North Bay's Gathering Place soup kitchen. He won the CHL humanitarian of the year award for his charitable efforts in 2023.
“Dalyn is someone we have admired for multiple seasons being on the opposite side," stated Marty Williamson, Barrie Colts head coach & GM.
"We have seen him a lot throughout our matchups against North Bay and he has worked his way into being one of the most complete players in our league. Adding someone with such a high skillset and character to our group will be a big piece in building towards our goals. Having him on our side is something we’re really looking forward to and our fans should be excited about.”
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The Troops chose Wakely from the Quinte Red Devils minor midgets in the second round, 30th overall, of the OHL Priority Selection in April 2020.
This summer, Wakely spent a short time at Battalion training camp before he headed west for the Oilers' main camp where it was expected by many he would play professionally in the Oilers system.
However, the 20-year-old was sent down to North Bay from the Edmonton Oilers camp after getting into one pre-season contest.
With the Battalion committing to Andrew LeBlanc, Jacob LeBlanc, and new captain Owen Van Steensel as overagers this off-season, the Battalion hockey operations led by Adam Dennis and GM Johnny Winstanley had to make a move.
In Shamar Moses, the Battalion acquired the Barrie Colts 1st round selection, 19th overall from the 2023 OHL Priority Selection.
“Filling Dalyn’s shoes won’t be easy, but we’re thrilled to acquire Shamar and believe he’ll fit into our program seamlessly,” said general manager John Winstanley on battalionhockey.com.
“Shamar was a first-round pick last season and someone we’ve been watching closely since his U16 year. He has a high hockey IQ, plays heavy and possesses a pro shot. We’re excited to welcome him to North Bay.”
The right-hand shot forward from Scarborough had 5 goals and 20 assists for 25 points in 66 games last year in his rookie season in the OHL.
This year Moses is pointless in five games with the Colts.
Moses is expected to join the Battalion on the road as they travel south to face the Erie Otters Friday in Erie.
