Hockey Canada announced that it has added defenceman Ethan Del Mastro to its roster ahead of the 2022 World Junior Championship.
The Freelton, Ont., native will replace blueliner Deamon Hunt, who will miss the tournament due to injury.
Del Mastro spent the 2021-22 season with the Mississauga Steelheads of the OHL. The 2021 fourth-round pick by the Chicago Blackhawks picked up 48 points (seven goals, 41 assists) in 68 games for Mississauga and added three assists in 10 games during the OHL playoffs.
Canada will take on Sweden on Monday for its only pre-tournament game. They will begin their World Junior campaign on Aug. 10 against Latvia.
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