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Ethan Belchetz

Massive power forward with OHL Windsor.

Height
6'5"
Weight
228 lb
Position
LW
League
OHL
Rank
#9
HMD Tier
T1
Scouting Report

Ethan Belchetz — 2026 NHL Draft Profile

Ethan Belchetz is one of the most consequential prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft. Massive power forward with OHL Windsor. Rare power-skill combination.

Improved footwork and agility per CS. Hands look faster this year. CS NA #9.

Among 2026 first-round prospects, Ethan grades in the top tier. The combination of size and shot puts him in conversation with the highest-ceiling players in this draft class.

Scouts compare Ethan’s game to Rick Nash. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.

✓ Strengths
SizeShotPower gameNet presence
△ Areas to Develop
SkatingAgility
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Advanced Scouting Report
Deep-dive analysis from our 10 War Room advisors

Game-by-game heat map: Ethan Belchetz's scoring distribution over the past 30 days reveals patterns invisible at the box-score level. Per-60 production rate vs top-pair defenders is...

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Comparable analysis: Among OHL prospects with similar age-adjusted production, Ethan's underlying metrics rank...

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📋 SCOUTING NOTES — AGGREGATED
Massive power forward with OHL Windsor. Rare power-skill combination. Improved footwork and agility per CS. Hands look faster this year. CS NA #9.
Compiled from: TSN (Bob McKenzie, Craig Button), Hockey Prospects (Ferrari), Tankathon, Sound of Hockey composite, EliteProspects.
Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ethan

Where was Ethan Belchetz drafted in 2026?
Ethan Belchetz was drafted #17 overall by the Utah Mammoth in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Who does Ethan Belchetz play like?
Most-cited NHL comparable is Rick Nash. The comparison is based on playing style, position, and projected role.
What team does Ethan Belchetz play for?
Ethan Belchetz plays for Windsor in the OHL. Ethan was born Mar 2008.
What are Ethan Belchetz's strengths?
Scouting consensus highlights Size, Shot, Power game, and Net presence as Ethan's primary strengths. See the full strengths-and-weaknesses breakdown above.
Is Ethan Belchetz a first-round lock?
Yes. Ethan Belchetz is a tier-1 prospect on our board, projected to go in the top 10 of the 2026 NHL Draft. All major scouting boards (TSN, Tankathon, Ferrari) have Ethan in the top tier.

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