Goaltender Colin Ellsworth commits to Storm
Guelph, ON – Guelph Storm General Manager George Burnett announced today that 2024 third-round pick Colin Ellsworth has signed an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the hockey club.
The 6’1, 180 lbs goaltender from Aurora, Ontario was selected 59th overall in this year’s OHL Priority Selection.
“Colin had an excellent season with a strong York-Simcoe Express team,” said General Manager George Burnett. “His overall skills combined with his size and athleticism made him one of the top goaltenders in his age group. It was important for our program to continue to add depth at the goaltending position. We welcome Colin and his family to the organization.”
Ellsworth was selected from the OMHA’s York Simcoe Express U16 AAA program. The 2008-born netminder recorded an excellent 1.79 goals against average in 19 games with the Express which included a stellar OHL Cup performance where Ellsworth recorded a 0.941 save percentage in three games at the tournament. In five playoff games with the Express, Ellsworth recorded a 1.43 goals against average. Ellsworth was selected to play for Team Canada at the Gangwon 2024 Youth Olympics this past January.
“It is an honour to commit to such a great organization like the Guelph Storm,” said Ellsworth. “Everyone in the organization has been very welcoming. I have only heard and seen great things and I cannot wait to start this journey.”
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