Blackhawks Prospect Ethan Del-Mastro is Living a Hockey Players Dream
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Jared
August 22, 2022 (0:08)
Blackhawks prospect Ethan Del-Mastro has won his second gold medal in consecutive seasons for Team Canada at the World Juniors. Del-Mastro was drafted by the Blackhawks in the 4th round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
Del-Mastro is an intriguing prospect in the Blackhawks pipeline, adding to the numerous defensive prospects waiting in the wings for an opportunity in the NHL. Del-Mastro is 6'4» and weighs 209 pounds which fuels his physical style of play. Del-Mastro is also known for being a defense first defenseman, which is a great skill to have. Many thought Del-Mastro would go higher in the draft, but the Blackhawks may have found a diamond in the rough.
The 19-year-old was the Captain of the Mississauga Steelheads last season and is set to wear the «C» again this upcoming season. Over his first two seasons in the OHL, Del-Mastro has tallied 58 points in 125 games. While there is a log jam in the Blackhawks pipeline on the blueline, Del-Mastro should get his first look in the AHL whenever he decides the time is right to make the jump from the OHL to Rockford. While Del-Mastro is no guarantee, it appears the Blackhawks made a great choice on draft night.
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Are you impressed with Ethan Del-Mastro up to this point? |
Yes | 34 | 27.9 % |
No | 47 | 38.5 % |
Too early to tell | 41 | 33.6 % |
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