​ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Chicago Blackhawks are ready to open training camp, and defenseman Ethan Del Mastro is more ready than ever now that he had a new contract.Wednesday, he agreed to a two-year deal that runs through the 2027-28 season. The deal has a $950,000 cap hit.Del Mastro is 23 years old. He appeared in 19 games for the Blackhawks last season. He had one assist. He also played in 45 games in Rockford with the AHL IceHogs. He had two goals and 16 assists with them.Del Mastro was drafted by the Blackhawks in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL Draft.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to MyStateline | WTVO WQRF News, Weather and Sports.