The North Bay Battalion’s preseason roster is set ahead of the preseason showcase in Kitchener.

The tournament begins on Friday and the Troops are taking 26 skaters with them including three goaltenders, Christian Propp, Christian Purboo and rookie Joe Vrbetic. The forwards are comprised of  Matthew Struthers, Kyle Potts, Adam McMaster, Kurtis Evans and Cameron Peters, left wingers Brad Chenier, Luke Moncada, Daniel Walker, Egor Postnov, Kyle Jackson and Harrison Caines and right wingers Justin Brazeau, Brandon Coe, Rhys Forhan, Andy Baker and Patrick Brown.

Seven defenceman have made the early cut including Nick King, Travis Mailhot, Braden Henderson, Simon Rose and Payton Vescio. Rookies are Pacey Schluetin, the Battalion’s first-round pick in April, and David Maier, taken in the second round of the CHL Import Draft.