Belchetz out indefinitely

Ethan Belchetz was at practice Wednesday afternoon in street clothes while his teammates got ready to practice. The 17-year old was not in skates because he suffered a broken left clavicle Tuesday and is out indefinitely.

“Ethan is an important part of our team both on and off the ice.” General Manager Bill Bowler said in a team release. “While this is a tough setback, we know Ethan will attack the rehab process with the same commitment and professionalism he brings every day. Our entire organization is behind him.”

Belchetz has blossomed into a top scorer in the OHL and had 34 goals and 59 points in 57 games after last weekend.

He was seen hugging his teammates before leaving the rink today. According to the team Belchetz will need surgery and be sidelines for an indefinite period of time.

The Spits are on the road in Flint Saturday before hosting Kitchener Sunday afternoon at 4:05pm.