BRAMPTON – The Brampton Steelheads announced Thursday that they have acquired forward Josh Avery from the Brantford Bulldogs in exchange for a third- and fifth-round pick in the 2029 OHL Priority Selection.
Who is Josh Avery?
Avery, a 6’1”, 170-pound centerman from Cavan, Ontario, is in his third Ontario Hockey League season. Originally drafted by the Hamilton Bulldogs in the third round (54th overall) of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection, Avery has steadily developed into a reliable two-way forward.
Through three OHL campaigns, he has appeared in 63 regular season games, recording 27 points on 11 goals and 16 assists. Earlier this summer, Avery also gained professional development experience by attending the Montreal Canadiens Development Camp.
🚨TRADE ALERT!🚨
We have completed a trade with the Brantford Bulldogs, acquiring forward Josh Avery, in exchange for:
3RD RD 2029 Pick
5TH RD 2029 PickRead full details at https://t.co/VM6etO9ivu pic.twitter.com/rf6O2rI06g
— Brampton Steelheads (@OHLSteelheads) October 2, 2025
Steelheads’ Perspective
The addition of Avery provides the Steelheads with added depth and experience down the middle as the team looks to strengthen its roster for the 2025–26 season.
Vice President of Team Services & Business Operations Michael Hastings confirmed the deal in Thursday’s announcement, which was finalized ahead of the Steelheads’ upcoming exhibition and regular season schedule.
Looking Ahead
Avery joins a Brampton lineup that has been active in shaping its roster through offseason moves. With his OHL experience and NHL development camp exposure, Avery is expected to bring both leadership and skill to the Steelheads’ forward group.
Fans can catch Avery and the rest of the Steelheads at the CAA Centre in Brampton as the team continues preparations for the new season.
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