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Blackhawks sign Ethan Del Mastro to entry-level contract

  
Blackhawks sign Ethan Del Mastro to entry-level contract
The Chicago Blackhawks signed defensive prospect Ethan Del Mastro to a three-year entry-level contract on Friday morning. (Photo courtesy of the Toronto Star)

The Chicago Blackhawks continued to add to their professional defensive pipeline on Friday, inking prospect Ethan Del Mastro to a three-year entry-level contract. The contract will begin next season and will carry an average annual value of $878,333.

Del Mastro was selected in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (105th overall) by the Blackhawks and has been developing in the OHL with the Mississauga Steelheads, where he served as the team captain this season.

A 6-foot-4, 209-pound rearguard, Del Mastro turned in career bests this season with seven goals, 41 assists and 48 points, all of which were team highs among defensemen.

“Ethan has made tremendous strides in his game over the last few years,” Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson said in a press release. “He has really opened our eyes as he showcased a poise with the puck and ability to make plays on the rush this season. Combining those traits with an already strong defensive mentality gives us hope that there is still plenty of room for progression and growth in his game.”

More so known for his defensive prowess, Del Mastro was named as the OHL’s best defensive defenseman and best penalty killer this season.

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  • April 22, 2022 at 10:42 am #22594
    Eric Andrews
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    The Chicago Blackhawks continued to add to their professional defensive pipeline on Friday, inking prospect Ethan Del Mastro to a three-year entry-lev
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    June 4, 2022 at 2:23 pm #22828
    Bill “Wiz” Placzek
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    Big strong defenseman who gets up and down the sheet easily. Outmuscles the opposing players for pucks, and won’t be moved from his anchor when in front of his crease. Don’t try and take advantage of his teammates with cheapies, because he erupts into a Hulk-like mean streak. Is effective with the puck, quickly advancing it and finding passing lanes in transition, quickly hitting his outlets.  Uses his long stick and reach to snag loose pucks out of traffic. Places hard shots on net from the blue line. Pinches to sustain pressure. Must work on his lateral agility, but he is a hockey player. Was a member of the Canada’s 2021 IIHF Under-18 World Championship team.

    June 15, 2022 at 1:58 pm #22886
    Jeff Osborn
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    Bill “Wiz” Placzek wrote:

    Big strong defenseman who gets up and down the sheet easily. Outmuscles the opposing players for pucks, and won’t be moved from his anchor when in front of his crease. Don’t try and take advantage of his teammates with cheapies, because he erupts into a Hulk-like mean streak. Is effective with the puck, quickly advancing it and finding passing lanes in transition, quickly hitting his outlets. Uses his long stick and reach to snag loose pucks out of traffic. Places hard shots on net from the blue line. Pinches to sustain pressure. Must work on his lateral agility, but he is a hockey player. Was a member of the Canada’s 2021 IIHF Under-18 World Championship team.

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    Thank for the insign, Wiz!

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