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Ryan Ellis

Ryan Ellis is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman born in Hamilton, Ontario.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ryan Ellis is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman born in Hamilton, Ontario. He was selected 11th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and later played for the Predators and Philadelphia Flyers. Sources in the provided results also describe him as under contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, though other results reflect earlier team affiliations and some conflicting roster/status information.

Early life and junior career

Ellis was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and developed in Ontario hockey programs before moving into major junior hockey. The provided OHL profile notes strong offensive production with the Windsor Spitfires, including a 101-point regular season in 2010–11.

NHL career

Nashville selected Ellis 11th overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, and he later became a regular NHL defenceman with the Predators. The provided sources say he played nine seasons in Nashville and later joined the Philadelphia Flyers.

Playing profile

Ellis is listed as a right-shooting defenceman at about 5'10" and 180 pounds. Sources describe him as a productive blueliner with strong puck-moving and offensive numbers for a defenceman.

Later career and status

The search results contain conflicting team-status information. Some sources describe Ellis as being associated with the Chicago Blackhawks, while others list him with the Flyers or note that he has not played since the 2021–22 season due to injury.

Key facts

  • Ryan Ellis is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman born in Hamilton, Ontario.
  • He was drafted 11th overall by the Nashville Predators in 2009 and played nine seasons with the team.
  • He later played for the Philadelphia Flyers.
  • Some sources list him as under contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, but other sources show conflicting team affiliations or status.
  • Ellis is known as a productive, right-shooting defenceman with strong puck-moving skills.
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Canadian context

Ryan Ellis is a Canadian-born NHL player from Hamilton, Ontario, and he represented Canada in international hockey according to the provided results.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ryan Ellis?
Ryan Ellis is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman from Hamilton, Ontario.
When was Ryan Ellis born?
He was born on January 3, 1991.
Which team drafted Ryan Ellis?
The Nashville Predators drafted him 11th overall in 2009.
What position does Ryan Ellis play?
He plays defence.
Which teams has Ryan Ellis played for in the NHL?
The provided results identify the Nashville Predators and Philadelphia Flyers; some results also list Chicago Blackhawks affiliation/status information.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Ellis
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, draft position, and general career overview.
  2. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/predators-sign-defenseman-ryan-ellis-to-eight-year-contract-299754784
    Supports: Draft position, career with Nashville, contract details, and career statistics at the time of publication.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/bio/_/id/5169/ryan-ellis
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, position, height/weight, and team/status listing.
  4. Canadian Hockey League — https://chl.ca/ohl-attack/players/4892/game_by_game/tickets.attackhockey.com/
    Supports: OHL profile, birthdate, hometown, shooting side, height/weight, draft information, and junior statistics.
  5. NHLPA — https://www.nhlpa.com/player/199/ryan-ellis/
    Supports: Position, birthdate, birthplace, height/weight, shoot side, and draft information.