Taylor Ellington

Who is Taylor Ellington?

Taylor Ellington is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with EfB Ishockey of the Danish AL-Bank Ligaen. He played five seasons for the Everett Silvertips in the Western Hockey League. While there he earned team honors for most improved player after his first season and Co-MVP following his last season. He left the Silvertips as the all-time franchise leader in games played, which has since been surpassed. Ellington was drafted in the second round, 33rd overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks. He has played for three of their affiliates, playing for the Manitoba Moose, Victoria Salmon Kings, and the Kalamazoo Wings. The Canucks traded Ellington's rights to the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2012.