Nov 9, 2026 5:48 PM
Updated Nov 9, 2026 6:05 PM
The Guelph Storm continue to add, acquiring Evan Passmore from the Barrie Colts for picks
The Guelph Storm have acquired defenseman Evan Passmore and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Barrie Colts in exchange for defenseman Patrick Babin, a 2028 second-round pick, a 2029 second-round pick (GUE), a 2029 third-round pick, and a 2029 fifth-round pick.
Passmore, 19, has two goals and four points in 19 games with Barrie this season. An assistant captain for the club last season, the Colts named Passmore as captain for 2026-27.
Passmore was a sixth-round pick of the New York Rangers in the 2025 NHL Draft, 171st overall. A 6'5 RHD, Passmore was ranked 87th by NHL Central Scouting for North American skaters.
Storm General Manager George Burnett welcomed Passmore to the club, praising him as someone who can provide multiple positive attributes to Guelph.
We are very pleased to add Evan to our group today. His leadership, playoff experience, physicality, compete, and ability to play big minutes will all benefit our defence corps and our team moving forward.
Barrie Colts General Manager Marty Williamson lauded praise of Passmore, calling him a "great teammate" and praising his continuous improvement as a player.
I drafted Evan and couldn’t be happier or more proud of him. Evan got better every year, earned himself an NHL Draft selection and became captain of the Barrie Colts this year. Beyond his improvement on the ice, Evan is a great teammate, and I’ve had the opportunity to watch him grow into a wonderful young man. This trade gives Evan a chance to compete for a Memorial Cup, and nothing would make me happier than to see him win a ring.
Colts Head Coach Dylan Smoskowitz also praised Passmore as a reliable leader for the organization in Barrie.
I don’t think I could have possibly asked for anything more out of Evan than what he gave to our organization. His dedication to his craft, his leadership abilities, and the way he was able to connect with members of our community serves as the golden standard here in Barrie.
Babin, acquired by Barrie, has appeared in 13 games for the Guelph Storm, scoring a goal and three points for Guelph. Babin was a second round pick of the Brantford Bulldogs in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, 23rd overall.
Dylan Smoskowitz praised Babin as a reliable defenseman. "He plays with confidence and swagger and will immediately help facilitate offence from the back end with his puck poise and vision”, said Smoskowitz.
"This trade also helps us acquire a good young defenceman and draft picks that are extremely important", said Colts GM Marty Williamson.
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