The Mississauga Steelheads announced Saturday that they’ve reached three deals, including two World Junior gold medalists Ethan Del Mastro and Owen Beck.
The Sting took on Del Mastro, 19, against Porter Martone, 2023 in the second round (FLINT). Bates caught 18-year-old Beck off forwards Jacques van Vulsen and Justin Dessuet in the 2025 Second Round Rounds (PBO and ER), 2025 Third Round Rounds (PBO), and 2026 Fourth Round Rounds (PBO). .
On behalf of the Steelheads, a big thank you to Ethan Del Mastro, Luca Del Belluz, and Owen Beck for all you’ve done for the team and we wish you the best in the future! #made of steel pic.twitter.com/hwBX1Yhp8D
– Mississauga Steelheads (OHLSteelheads) January 7, 2023
The second trade to the Sting saw the Steelheads trade Luca Del Bel Belluz to the Sting for forward Angus MacDonell, a 2025 fourth-round pick (LDN) and a 2026 fourth-round draft pick (SAR).
Selected by the Chicago Blackhawks, Del Mastro is a native of Freelton, Ontario. , with a 105th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
Del Mastro has played 22 games for the Steelheads this season, recording two goals and 21 points.
The Montreal Canadiens draft pick in 2022 (33rd overall), Beck played in 30 games, scored 17 goals and scored 40 points.
At the 2023 World Junior Championships, Del Mastro was named alternate captain and recorded three assists in seven games. Beck played in both games and had an assist as both helped Canada win back-to-back gold medals.
