He won titles at Batavia. Now he's helping build an NHL contender | Exclusive

Mike Battaglia, a former goaltender and Batavia High School graduate, now serves as the top amateur scout for the NHL's Colorado Avalanche. Having participated in the most recent NHL Entry Draft in June, Battaglia faces the challenge of restocking the team's prospect pool without first-round picks, as Colorado has not held one in three consecutive drafts and won't pick that high again until 2029. Battaglia embraces the challenge of finding late-round talent, describing it as 'finding the diamonds in the rough' while working for a franchise that has been consistently pushing for a Stanley Cup.