Salmon Kings Get Ellington Back From Moose

Published on March 31, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Victoria Salmon Kings News Release


Victoria, BC - The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced today that Canucks' contracted defenseman Taylor Ellington has been re-assigned to Victoria from Manitoba.

The 21-year-old rejoins Victoria after participating in two games earlier this week with Manitoba where he registered one goal and two minutes in penalties.

The Victoria, BC native has participated in 47 games with the Salmon Kings this season tallying 14 points (3g-11a) while serving 49 minutes in penalties. Ellington was also selected as one of two Victoria representatives at this year's 2010 ECHL All-Star Game in Ontario, CA.

For his professional career, Ellington has played in 63 games, registering five goals and 13 assists for 18 points, to go along with 58 penalty minutes.

Ellington is second-round draft pick (33rd overall) of the Canucks in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

The Salmon Kings' roster now sits at 23 players (15 forwards, 6 defenseman, and 2 goaltenders).

Victoria hosts Utah for the final series of the 2009-10 regular season with contests tonight, Friday, April 2nd, and Saturday, April 3rd for the final series of the 2009-10 regular season. Puck drop for all three games is at 7:05 p.m. at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. This Saturday's contest is "Sellout Saturday". Nearly sold out, limited Club Seats and singles in the bowl are still available. For tickets, call 250-220-7777 or visit www.selectyourtickets.com.

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