Ethan Del Mastro, a defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, made his NHL debut after being called up from the AHL's Rockford IceHogs. Del Mastro expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity, despite not expecting the call-up. He played 18:35 in his debut game, showcasing confidence and steady performance. His family proudly watched as he took his rookie solo lap before the game. Del Mastro had the best scoring chance ratio among Blackhawks defensemen in his debut game.
Blackhawks have sent Del Mastro back to Rockford as expected
The Blackhawks have returned Ethan Del Mastro to Rockford as expected.
Ethan Del Mastro made his NHL debut Friday, but it was the rest of the Chicago Blackhawks who looked green at times during a 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators at the United Center. https://t.co/42IJSZjT1n
Blackhawks defenseman Ethan Del Mastro made his NHL debut on Friday, and he didn't look out of place. Charlie Roumeliotis recaps his outing https://t.co/XDSexk0qll
Blackhawks observations: Ethan Del Mastro’s debut, draft lottery odds, upcoming prospect decisions and more https://t.co/SFMgi3aASz
#Blackhawks' Ethan Del Mastro looks steady, confident in NHL debut. @CRoumeliotis recaps his outing: https://t.co/xUAXfoA0YA
"It's pretty unreal. You work your whole life to try to accomplish this." #Blackhawks defenseman Ethan Del Mastro looks steady, confident in NHL debut: https://t.co/eOxpIX9w2e
Del Mastro played 18:35 in his NHL debut tonight with a 54.6% scoring chance ratio, best among Blackhawks defensemen. "[Ryan] O'Reilly, I was just watching him in the playoffs last year — as a hometown Leaf guy — and then you're playing against him. It's pretty cool."
Ethan Del Mastro takes his rookie solo lap ahead of his NHL debut at the United Center, and his proud family is recording him from the stands. #Blackhawks https://t.co/E5JOXu3jvN
Ethan Del Mastro with the rookie solo lap ahead of his NHL debut. #Blackhawks https://t.co/VF152k5VoC
Ethan Del Mastro with his NHL debut lap https://t.co/28qLKgNdJa
Blackhawks open their final 2-game homestand of the season tonight vs. Predators. Defenseman Ethan Del Mastro set to make his NHL debut after being called up from Rockford on Thursday. @cbschicago https://t.co/E7CIGOvuL2
#Blackhawks' Ethan Del Mastro 'caught off guard' by NHL call-up: 'You dream of this moment' https://t.co/OA2AqpytyE
"You always dream of this moment, so it's obviously a huge step in your career. I'm just super excited." #Blackhawks defenseman Ethan Del Mastro "caught off guard" by well-deserved NHL call-up from AHL's Rockford IceHogs: https://t.co/y0FbXDJLQS
Ethan Del Mastro on his nerves as he prepares to make NHL debut: "I'm more-so nervous for the rookie lap more than anything. Usually they post it so you don't want to be looking dumb in that one. Once you're in the game, you're just playing." #Blackhawks
Ethan Del Mastro wasn't necessarily expecting a call-up by Chicago: "I wasn't really too focused on that. I knew they had a small amount of games left so it was more-so just focusing on Rockford and then it kind of caught me off guard. But it's pretty awesome." #Blackhawks
Ethan Del Mastro when he got the call last night about his NHL call-up: "It was obviously a crazy bit of time. You always dream of this moment, so it's obviously a huge step in your career. Obviously I'm just super excited." #Blackhawks
The Blackhawks had just one recall left- barring an emergency need - and wanted to reward defenseman Ethan Del Mastro for his season. Here's something I wrote about him a few months ago: https://t.co/6vI3IV5oGr
Ethan Del Mastro and Kevin Korchinski working together before practice. #Blackhawks https://t.co/jtUcBzhqoV