Forward · C

Ethan Czata

Tampa Bay Lightning centre prospect with a $965K cap hit in 2026–27, signed through 2028–29, selected No. 56 overall in 2025; has yet to make an NHL appearance.

Born May 29, 2007

Birthplace Brampton, Ontario, CAN

Nationality CAN

Height 6 ft 2 in / 188 cm

Weight 187 lb / 85 kg

Shoots L

Current team Tampa Bay Lightning

Draft 2025 · TBL · Round 2 · No. 56

Team appearances

Season statistics

Season	Team	Cap hit	Regular season							Postseason
Season	Team	Cap hit	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S
2026–27	TBL	$965,000	—							Playoffs not started
2025–26	TBL	$931,667	—							—
Signed with TBL on July 23, 2025 · 3 years x $931,667 AAV
Drafted by TBL in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft · Round 2 · No. 56 overall