Golden Knights Sign Bronson Ride

The Golden Knights have added some size to the back end in their prospect pool.  The team announced that they’ve signed blueliner Bronson Ride to a three-year, entry-level contract.  Financial terms of the deal, which begins next season, were not disclosed.

The 21-year-old went undrafted in his three years of eligibility despite his six-foot-seven stature.  However, Vegas had some familiarity with Ride as he took part in both their development and rookie camps last year.  Clearly, he showed enough there to be monitored and has done enough this season to earn a contract.

Ride is in his fifth and final season at the OHL level and his third campaign with North Bay.  He has four goals and 17 assists in 57 games, setting new career highs in assists and points.  However, he’s more of a stay-at-home defender so offensive production won’t be his calling card at the professional level.

The Battalion are all but locked into a four-five matchup heading into the upcoming playoffs with the only question being who the home team will be between them and Oshawa.  Once North Bay’s postseason run ends, Ride will be eligible to join AHL Henderson if the Silver Knights are still playing at that time.