Ethan Belchetz joins Utah Mammoth as a top NHL draft pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Ethan Belchetz was selected by the Utah Mammoth in the first round of the NHL draft on June 26, 2026, in Buffalo, New York. At 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds, Belchetz is considered a true power forward with both scoring and physical abilities. During the previous season in the Ontario Hockey League, he recorded 34 goals and 59 points, contributing significantly in crucial moments with seven game-winning goals. Belchetz aims to secure a roster spot with the Mammoth, expecting to bring his size and skill to the team. He has expressed enthusiasm about his new surroundings in Utah and the facilities at the Mammoth Ice Center.
- •Belchetz drafted in first round on June 26, 2026.
- •He stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 230 pounds.
- •Last season, he scored 34 goals in 57 OHL games.
- •Belchetz aims for a roster spot during development camp.
- •Mammoth Ice Center facilities impress Belchetz.
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Why Mammoth 1st-rounder Ethan Belchetz is so coveted
"The true power forward is a rare breed in the current era of the NHL.
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