Trade: Verbeek to Deseronto

by Josh Rowlands

Blockbuster Deal: Bulldogs Land Star Forward Ryan Verbeek from Islanders

The Deseronto Bulldogs have pulled off one of the most significant trades in recent NPHL history, acquiring elite forward Ryan Verbeek from the Gananoque Islanders in exchange for cash considerations.

This move is more than just a roster shake-up—it could represent a shift in the balance of power in the NPHL’s Western Conference.

Verbeek arrives in Deseronto with a resume that speaks for itself. A dominant force in the EOSHL, he played a pivotal role in leading the Islanders to the 2023–2024 EOSHL Championship, setting records and raising the standard of offensive production league-wide.

Verbeek’s Career with Gananoque:

  • 34 Regular Season Games

    • 111 Points (56 Goals, 55 Assists)

    • 3.26 Points Per Game

  • 28 Playoff Games

    • 98 Points (47 Goals, 51 Assists)

    • 3.50 Points Per Game

  • Franchise Records:

    • Most Goals All-Time

    • 2nd in Points All-Time

    • 2nd All-Time in PPG

These aren’t just numbers—they’re era-defining stats. Verbeek is a proven game-breaker with the ability to change the outcome of a contest every time he steps on the ice. His vision, elite finishing ability, and leadership will immediately elevate Deseronto’s offense and locker room culture.

Hailing from Kingston, Ontario, Verbeek brings with him an impressive pedigree, having suited up in major junior and professional leagues across Canada and Europe:

  • Windsor Spitfires / Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)

  • Chicoutimi / Drummondville (QMJHL)

  • Dalhousie University (USports)

  • Pensacola Ice Flyers / Huntsville Havoc (SPHL)

  • Lyon (Ligue Magnus, France)

This acquisition is a clear signal that Deseronto is all-in on competing for a title this year. For fans across the NPHL, it’s a moment that marks the arrival of a superstar in the Western Conference—and for opponents, it’s a warning that the Bulldogs just got a whole lot tougher.

Stay tuned, because the race for the NPHL crown just got a dramatic shake-up.

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