Player's Profile
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- Name: Taylor Ellington
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 208 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-10-31
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia
- Acquired: 2nd round (33rd overall), 2007
- Playing In: Pro
Taylor Ellington
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Ellington scored five goals and eight assists in 60 games during his third WHL season. A member of Team WHL for the Canada/Russia Challenge, He toiled on the blueline with Eric Doyle for most of the season until Doyle was traded to Swift Current. Silvertips former head coach feels Ellington has developed confidence over the past couple of seasons and has also begun to understand the game positionally.
2007-08: It was steady as she goes for Ellington who virtually mirrored his production from the previous season with 14 points and 66 PIM in 48 games played.
2008-09: Signed his first pro contract in March of 2009.
Talent Analysis
A reliable defender, Ellington has tremendous reach and begun to develop a mean streak in the defensive end of the rink. Ellington cites his strengths as: his first pass on breakouts and his decision-making in the defending zone. His puck skills have improved but still need some work, as does his skating.
Future
Ellington is a steady and reliable defender who will rarely stick out to observers, a great trait for a defensive defenseman. Ellington is still a few years of development away from the NHL where he should be a top-six blue liner.
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Profile Last Updated: December, 24th 2009
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