Ryan Ellis Named OHL Defenceman of the Month, Player of the Month for January
February 4, 2011 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release
He's widely regarded as one of the best ever to play major junior hockey in Canada.
And his outstanding performance last month only helped cement his legacy, as Ryan Ellis was named OHL Defenceman of the Month as well as the Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Month for January.
Ellis led the team - and all OHL blueliners - in scoring with four goals and 16 assists in just 10 games, as the Spitfires posted a 6-2-2-1 record.
After returning from the World Junior Hockey Championships, Ellis recorded points in nine of the 10 games he played last month, and tied for tops in the league with a +12 rating.
The captain had a career-best, six point effort in Kitchener back on January 28th, with a goal and five assists, and was named first star in a 7-1 win over the Rangers.
Ellis is currently: second in scoring among OHL defencemen, with 16 goals and 44 assists in just 38 games - an average of 1.6 points per game; 18th overall in league scoring and the top point-getter on the Spitfires.
If he continues, Ellis would become the first defenceman in the OHL to lead his team in scoring since Drew Doughty turned the trick for the 2006-2007 Guelph Storm, with 74 points.
Congratulations, Ryan, on an outstanding month!
Prior to a Spitfires home game in February, Ellis will receive a gift from Dan Thomas of Precision Jewellers, in recognition of his excellent play.
Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Month awards, 2010-2011 season
* Ryan Ellis - January 2011
Stephen Johnston - December 2010
**Eric Locke - November 2010
*Ryan Ellis - October 2010
* Player was named the OHL Defenceman of the Month
** Player was named the OHL Rookie of the Month
Ontario Hockey League Stories from February 4, 2011
- Majors Sweep Their Western Road Trip With A Win In Sarnia - Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
- Rangers Double Up Whalers 6-3 - Kitchener Rangers
- Thompson scores twice as Otters defeat Greyhounds, 5-3 - Erie Otters
- Windsor Spitfire Players to Sign Autographs at the Brick in Windsor - Windsor Spitfires
- Images of the Paint the Rink Pink Iv Jerseys Now Available - Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
- Ryan Ellis Named OHL Defenceman of the Month, Player of the Month for January - Windsor Spitfires
- Mintz Joins the Pack - Sudbury Wolves
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Windsor Spitfires Stories
- Spitfires Sign 2025 2nd Round Import Pick Beksultan Makysh (A.K.A Bexultan Makysh) to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement
- Windsor Spitfires Hire Jennifer Love as Athletic Therapist
- Windsor Spitfires Trio Invited to TeamCanada U18 Development Camp
- Spitfires Celebrate HomeGrown Achievements: J.R. Grant and John McLaughlin Receive Canada U17 Camp Invites
- Spitfires Sign 2025 2nd Round Pick Ian Inskip to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement
