Del Mastro was recalled from AHL Rockford on Thursday.
Del Mastro made two appearances for Chicago last year, and he was held without a point with two hits while averaging 18:35 of ice time. He's made 38 appearances for Rockford this year, racking up eight assists, 39 PIM and a plus-4 rating. The 22-year-old will provide additional depth for Chicago after Craig Smith (back) was placed on injured reserve.
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Blackhawks' Ethan Del Mastro: Returned to minors
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Del Mastro was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Monday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
Del Mastro has logged two games with the Blackhawks this season in which he failed to register a point while earning a lone hit while averaging 18:35 of ice time. With the youngster headed back to the minors, Nikita Zaitsev or Jaycob Megna figures to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Golden Knights.
