Matt Ellison
Ice Hockey Player with NHL experience
Born
December 8th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player, played as a forward. Developed skills within major junior and semi-professional leagues before advancing to the NHL. Appeared in games for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2005-2006 season. Also played for teams in various leagues, including the American Hockey League (AHL), showcasing talent across multiple levels of competition. After leaving the NHL, continued career in Europe, contributing to different teams in leagues such as the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) and the United Kingdom's ice hockey leagues.
Played for the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL
Competed in AHL and European leagues
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