Firebirds Receive Commitment from Third-Round-Pick Ethan Hay
Published on June 25, 2021 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Flint Firebirds News Release
Flint, Mich. - The Flint Firebirds announced today that forward Ethan Hay has committed to an Ontario Hockey League standard player agreement with the club.
"We are excited that we were have received a commitment from Ethan (Hay)," President of Hockey Operations Terry Christensen said. "He's going to help bolster our center-ice position and we are looking forward to getting him to Flint for training camp."
Hay, the Firebirds third-round pick (46th overall) in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection has spent the last two years with the Waterloo Wolves AAA program.
"I'm so honored to now be a part of such a great organization," Hay said. "Flint does an amazing job at looking after and developing their players. I can't wait to get started."
During the 2019-20 season with the Wolves U15 team, Hay registered 29 points (10 G, 19 A) in just 31 games played. He spent the 2020-21 COVID-19 affected season with the Wolves U16 team.
"I think this (Flint) is a great fit for me," said Hay. "I am striving to be an impact player for the Firebirds."
The Waterloo, ON native stands at 6-foot-1, 185-pounds and will wear number-68 for the Firebirds this season.
"We feel it is important to add size and skill to our lineup," Christensen said. "Ethan fits that mold perfectly and will be an important addition to our roster."
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