Bass was eligible to be drafted in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft which was held in Ottawa, and was chosen in the 4th round, 95th overall, by the hometown Ottawa Senators.
Bass was eligible to be drafted in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft which was held in Ottawa. Though he was ranked in the third round, he was still available early in the 4th round and was chosen 95th overall by the hometown Ottawa Senators.