Player's Profile
- Name: Matt Ellison
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Birthdate: 1983-12-09
- Eligible for Draft: 2002
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Duncan, British Columbia
- Acquired: Via trade, December 2005
- Playing In: Pro
Matt Ellison
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
History
Matt Ellison was a three-year veteran of the BCHL, where in the 2001-02 season he flourished 117 points 42 of which were goals. A solid competitor and character player for the Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL), his value to his team was his strong play in all three zones. Graduated from the BCHL to Red Deer of the WHL where he was named Canadian Hockey League rookie of the year. Although his team Red Deer team lost in the championship to Kelowna in 2003, he managed as a rookie to have 20 points (7+13) in 22 playoff games.
Fourth rd, 128th overall in the 2002 draft by Chicago.
Talent Analysis
Though 6'0, he has a strong stride, a take charge attitude, and excellent offensive talents. He continues to fight hard whether he is killing penalties, on the power play, or when he team is behind. A good wall player, play-maker and scorer. Some players need better players to get better, he makes linemates better.
Future
Future Analysis Coming Soon...
Stats
| Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
| 2000-01 |
Cowichan |
BCHL |
60 |
22 |
44 |
66 |
102 |
| 2002-03 |
Red Deer |
WHL |
72 |
40 |
56 |
96 |
80 |
| Red Deer* |
WHL |
22 |
7 |
13 |
20 |
28 |
|
| 2003-04 |
Norfolk |
AHL |
71 |
14 |
21 |
35 |
115 |
| Norfolk* |
AHL |
7 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
| Chicago |
NHL |
10 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
| 2004-05 |
Norfolk |
AHL |
71 |
14 |
37 |
51 |
44 |
| Norfolk* |
AHL |
5 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
*=playoffs
Yellow=season in progress
Profile Last Updated: June, 4th 2007
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