Career Timeline of Colten Ellis: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Colten Ellis, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Colten Ellis is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing as a goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the third round, 93rd overall, of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Ellis is a professional athlete competing in ice hockey, a popular professional sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Joins Nova Junior X-Men

In 2013, Colten Ellis joined the Nova Junior X-Men of the Nova Scotia Under-15 Major Hockey League, marking his initial foray into amateur hockey.

2014: Second season with the Nova Junior X-Men

During the 2014 season, Colten Ellis continued playing with the Nova Junior X-Men.

2015: Joins Cape Breton West Islanders

In 2015, Colten Ellis joined the Cape Breton West Islanders of the Nova Scotia Under-18 Major Hockey League.

2016: Drafted by Cape Breton Screaming Eagles

In 2016, Colten Ellis was selected by the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles in the fourth round of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) entry draft.

June 3, 2017: Traded to Rimouski Océanic

On June 3, 2017, Colten Ellis was traded to the Rimouski Océanic for a first-round pick in the 2018 QMJHL entry draft.

2017: QMJHL Rookie Season

In 2017, Colten Ellis began the QMJHL season in Rimouski, quickly taking over the starting role. He earned Defensive Rookie of the Year and was named to the All-Rookie Team.

2017: Telus Cup Victory

In 2017, Colten Ellis led the Cape Breton West Islanders to their first-ever Telus Cup victory.

2018: Starting Goaltender for Rimouski

In 2018, Colten Ellis continued as the starting goaltender for Rimouski Océanic.

2018: Rimouski Océanic acquires first-round pick for Colten Ellis

In 2018, Rimouski Océanic got a first-round pick in the QMJHL entry draft as part of the deal to acquire Colten Ellis.

2019: Selected for CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and Drafted by St. Louis Blues

In 2019, Colten Ellis participated in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. Later, he was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the third round of the NHL entry draft.

2019: NHL Entry Draft

In 2019, Colten Ellis was drafted by the St. Louis Blues with the 93rd overall pick in the NHL entry draft, having been described as an athletic goalie.

2019: Drafted by the St. Louis Blues

In 2019, Colten Ellis was selected 93rd overall by the St. Louis Blues in the third round of the NHL entry draft.

2020: QMJHL Season Continues

Despite disruptions in other hockey leagues, the 2020-21 QMJHL season continued as normal. Ellis earned a spot on the Week 3 QMJHL Team of the Week on October 19.

March 1, 2021: Signs with the Blues

On March 1, 2021, Colten Ellis signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues, set to begin in the 2021-22 NHL season.

2021: Professional Career Begins

In 2021, Colten Ellis began his professional career, participating in the St. Louis Blues' preseason training camp and was assigned to the Worcester Railers in the ECHL.

2021: Signs with St. Louis Blues

In 2021, Colten Ellis signed an entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues and began his professional career with the Worcester Railers in the ECHL.

2021: Traded to Charlottetown Islanders

In 2021, Colten Ellis' trade to the Charlottetown Islanders took effect, involving a 2020 third-round pick, and a 2021 first- and second-round pick.

December 20, 2024: Hockey Canada announces 2024 Spengler Cup roster

On December 20, 2024, Hockey Canada announced their roster for the 2024 Spengler Cup, selecting Colten Ellis and Antoine Bibeau as the goaltenders. At the time of his selection, he had an 8–4–2 record with a 2.70 GAA and a .918 save percentage.

2024: Training Camp and Thunderbirds Assignment

In 2024, Colten Ellis participated in the Blues' training camp and was subsequently assigned to the Thunderbirds to begin the season.

October 2025: NHL Debut with Buffalo Sabres

In October 2025, the Blues placed Ellis on waivers and he was claimed by the Buffalo Sabres, subsequently making his NHL debut and becoming the first goaltender from Cape Breton Island to play in the NHL.