Battalion add another Russian forward to their roster

The North Bay Battalion selected Russian forward Matvei Petrov first overall in the CHL Import draft this morning.

The 17 year old right winger is from Moscow.

He scored 5 goals and 4 assists in 21 games with his Russian club last season.

The team’s two imports are both from Russia.

The Troops acquired forward Matvey Guskov from London earlier this month.

(Photo above by Aaron Bell/OHL Images)

With the first overall pick in the 2020 #CHLImportDraft the North Bay Battalion select Matvei Petrov.

Welcome to The Bay, Matvei! #BattleTogether pic.twitter.com/weJvIK0LT8

— North Bay Battalion (@OHLBattalion) June 30, 2020

Hey @OHLBattalion fans, here's a look at your newest forward. Check out the moves on first overall #CHLImportDraft selection Matvei Petrov! pic.twitter.com/b8sNqXA1Io

— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 30, 2020