Czata, Ethan
#45

C
Tampa Bay Lightning
Age:
18
Cap Hit:
$931,667
Born:
May. 29, 2007
Clause:
ELC
Birthplace:
CAN
Drafted:
2025 (#56)
Height:
6'1"
ELC Age:
18
Weight:
175 lbs
Waivers Age:
18
Shoots:
Left
Daily Cap Hit:
$4,852

Contracts | $0

Entry-Level Contract

Signed By: Julien BriseBois

Length: 3 years

Value: $2,925,000

Expiry Status: RFA

Cap %: 1.0

Signing Team: Tampa Bay Lightning

Signing Date: Jul. 23, 2025

Ethan Czata signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Czata is an 18-year-old center with size, physicality, and strong scoring ability, drafted 56th overall.

SeasonClauseCap HitAAVP. BonusesS. BonusesBase SalaryTotal SalaryMinors Salary
2025-26-$931,667$975,000$102,500$97,500$775,000$872,500$85,000
2026-27-$931,667$975,000$27,500$97,500$850,000$947,500$85,000
2027-28-$931,667$975,000$0$97,500$877,500$975,000$85,000
TOTAL$931,667$975,000$0$292,500$2,502,500$2,795,000$255,000

Stats

TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
2022-23Mississauga Rebels U16 AAA352215371.06000.034 - -
2022-23Mississauga Rebels U16 AAA42020.500-10.06 - -
2023-24Niagara IceDogs62710170.270-350.042 - -
2023-24Canada White U1780440.50000.02 - -
2024-25Canada U1871450.71050.00 - -
2024-25Niagara IceDogs682134550.810-90.0725022 - 0-40.04
2024-25Canada U1850000.00000.04 - -
NHL TOTAL00000.00000.0000000.00000.00
TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
Non-NHL stats for Ethan Czata via Elite Prospects