Ht/Wt: 6' 5"/228 lbs
Position: LW
Team: Windsor (OHL)

Ethan Belchetz's Player Profile

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - April 14th: "Belchetz has never lacked confidence – and you have to have loads of it when you’re the Tasmanian Devil on skates. He plays with so much power, which allows him to carve through the middle of the ice with little regard for human life. An injury wasn’t the only reason he slipped, though – some scouts worry that he doesn’t have any high-end traits beyond his size."

Will Scouch - Scouching.ca - April 13th: "For example, I would think a good role for him is a physical defensive zone player who is a leading pass target on breakouts with good forechecking energy and puck protection against bigger opponents, with an ability to make simple but effective plays in scoring areas, with good shooting power on the side for the fun part. Is that the most impactful thing out there? Maybe not, but it’s valuable, and he could be quite good at it."

Dauton Reimer - The Hockey Writers - March 25th: "His home office is in front of the net, using his massive frame to block the goalie’s sight, then uses a flick of the stick to pick up a rebound or tip in a shot. Surprisingly, he isn’t the most physical player, but he does love throwing a bone-crushing hit when the timing is right."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - March 17th: "His feet can be a little heavy out of the blocks, and his stride can look a little clunky, but he can really get around the ice and drive the middle once he gets moving. And while some of his impact is driven by his sheer size and his ability to stay over pucks and drive into spots, he’s also got strong offensive tools, he handles well into congested areas, he's comfortable going to his backhand and he can really shoot the puck."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 17th: "Unfortunately, Belchetz suffered a fractured clavicle in recent weeks and is projected to miss the remainder of the season. The Spitfires will miss him down the stretch and into the playoffs. Before his injury, he was leading Windsor with 34 goals, and his year-to-date totals were 34G-25A."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - March 13th: "Still, there are a few players who want to cause as many headaches for opponents as Belchetz. There are plenty of obvious translatable traits, such as a hard shot release, a big 6-foot-5 frame, and a level of fearlessness that very few prospects possess. The biggest concern? He’s a below-average skater at best."

Peter Baracchini - The Hockey Writers - March 10th: "He’s dominant in puck battles, utilizing his size to his advantage, as the combination of that and his puck protection skills makes him extremely tough to knock the puck off of him. He dominates down low, pushes his way to the middle and in front of the net with ease and has quick hands to make moves in tight."

Smaht Scouting - February 27th: "With time, he can make plays and distribute effectively, flashing touch on feeds like a well-weighted backhand setup that narrowly missed becoming a goal in a recent viewing. However, his processing speed doesn’t fully compensate for his lack of pace, leading to puck fumbles under pressure and limiting his ability to create advantages on his own."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - February 25th: "There are so many ways in which he can impact the game, but at times it almost looks too easy. His hands are so good that they look out of place on a player this big. There’s no denying his elite shooting ability and the propensity to play a mean, power-forward game on demand. He’s not a speedster but gets to his spot mostly on time."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - February 23rd: "The Spitfires left winger has made some really excellent plays around the net to score, using his length and puckhandling to clean up loose pucks. If Belchetz can continue to improve his skating and up the pace of his game, he could be a beast."

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