Ethan Del Mastro (born January 15, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 105th overall by the Blackhawks in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Ethan Del Mastro
Born (2003-01-15) January 15, 2003 (age 21)
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Chicago Blackhawks
Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
NHL draft 105th overall, 2021
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2023–present

Playing career

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Del Mastro was drafted by the Blackhawks in the 4th round, 105th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team on April 22, 2022.[1] Del Mastro would be Rockford's sole AHL All-Star during the season in his rookie campaign.[2] At the tail end of the 2023–24 season, Del Mastro was called up from AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, on April 11, 2024.[3] Del Mastro made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks on April 12, 2024, in a 5–1 defeat to the Nashville Predators.[4] Following a two-game stint with the Blackhawks, Del Mastro returned to Rockford to play in the AHL playoffs. He would later be named the team's "rookie of the year."[5]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Toronto Marlboros GTHL 33 2 19 21 24
2019–20 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 57 0 7 7 28
2021–22 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 68 7 41 48 91 10 0 3 3 10
2022–23 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 22 2 19 21 35
2022–23 Sarnia Sting OHL 30 5 33 38 47 16 0 10 10 31
2023–24 Rockford IceHogs AHL 69 7 30 37 54 4 1 1 2 0
2023–24 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 2 0 0 0 0
NHL totals 2 0 0 0 0
Medal record
Representing   Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
  2022 Canada
  2023 Canada
World U18 Championships
  2021 United States

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada Black U17 8th 5 0 0 0 2
2021 Canada U18   7 0 2 2 8
2022 Canada WJC   6 0 0 0 2
2023 Canada WJC   7 0 3 3 8
Junior totals 25 0 5 5 20

Awards and honours

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Award Year Ref
OHL
Second All-Star Team 2023
AHL
All-Star Game 2024

References

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  1. ^ "RELEASE: Blackhawks Agree to Terms with Ethan Del Mastro". Chicago Blackhawks. April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Brown, Nate (2024-02-05). "Rockford Report: Del Mastro Shining as IceHogs AHL All-Star". Chicago Hockey Now. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  3. ^ "Blackhawks' Del Mastro caught off guard by NHL callup". NBC Sports. April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  4. ^ "Forsberg hat-trick helps Predators top Blackhawks". National Hockey League. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Brown, Nate (2024-04-20). "Defensemen Nolan Allan, Ethan Del Mastro Win IceHogs Honors". Chicago Hockey Now. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
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