Springfield Thunderbirds Goaltender Colton Ellis Named AHL Player Of The Week

Springfield Thunderbirds goaltender Colten Ellis has been named AHL Player of the Week for the week ending Mar. 9. 

Ellis made three appearances this week after signing a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Blues. He picked up two wins and stopped 95 of the 97 shots he faced. He shutout the Charlotte Checkers 4-0 on Mar. 4 before entering the game in relief against Charlotte on Mar. 5. He then made 39 saves in a 2-1 win over the Providence Bruins on Mar. 8.

The Whycocomagh, N.S., native has a 20-7-3 record with a 2.36 GAA and league-leading .928 SP with two shutouts in 32 appearances with Springfield this season. 

The 24-year-old has a career AHL record of 28-19-5 with a 2.69 GAA and .922 SP in 54 appearances. He was a member of Canada's 2025 Spengler Cup team. 

A third round selection of the St. Louis Blues in 2019, Ellis had a fantastic finish to his QMJHL career before continuing his dominance in the ECHL, with his new deal it is evident St. Louis views hi mas a valuable piece moving forward. 

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