Defenceman Heath Bogart of Grand Bend has signed with the Brantford Bulldogs as an affiliate player for the rest of the Ontario Hockey League season.

His standard OHL contract will begin in the 2026-27 season.

The Lake Superior State University commit was a 10th-round pick in the 2024 OHL draft.

“Heath is a perfect example that it’s not where you’re drafted, but what you do after,” Bulldogs general manager Spencer Hyman said in a statement. “He’s worked incredibly hard and developed to the point that he’s earned this opportunity. We’re excited to get him into games as an affiliate player right away, and even more excited for what he’ll bring to our club next season.”

Bogart, 17, has 16 assists in 31 games this season with the Collingwood Blues in the Ontario Junior Hockey League.

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