The North Bay Battalion are hoping that sometime in the future, Alexander Karmanov will be large and in charge of their blueline. Karmanov nails down the large part as he is listed at 7 feet tall and weighs 278 pounds.

He arrived in North Bay on Wednesday to join his new team at practice. Article content Article content

The 17-year-old from Moldova is considered the largest hockey player in the world

Karmanov was selected by the Brantford Bulldogs with pick 172 in the 2025 CHL Import Draft. The Battalion acquired him when the Bulldogs were carrying one over the import limit of three players. When Ihnat Pazii was traded to Flint last week, that left an import spot open on their roster. Article content

That spot was filled and then some by the imposing defenceman.

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