The North Bay Battalion have traded defenceman, Zach Shankar to the Niagara Ice Dogs.

The Troops will receive a 2019 5th round draft pick in return. Shankar was set to be an over-age member of the team before the trade. The bruising d-man logged 165 games, seven goals and 39 assists for 46 points in his time with the Battalion. He also added 212 PIM in his during his tenure.