Dan Ellis

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Position	Goalie
Catches	Left
Height Weight	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg)
NHL Team	Dallas Stars
Nationality	Canada
Born	June 19, 1980, Saskatoon, SK, CAN
NHL Draft	60th overall, 2000 Dallas Stars
Pro Career	2003 – present

Dan Ellis (born June 19, 1980, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a hockey goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Iowa Stars. Ellis attended the University of Nebraska, Omaha, home to a Division-I hockey program. After his career at Nebraska he has played for professional teams such as the Utah Grizzlies and Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL, as well as the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL.

[edit] Playing career

The Stars drafted Ellis in the second round, 60th overall, of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. Ellis would then spend three seasons with the University of Nebraska, Omaha, posting a cumulative record of 53 wins, 50 losses, and 12 ties. For the 2003-2004 season, Ellis split time between the Utah Grizzlies of the AHL and Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL, finishing the season with the Steelheads. In Idaho, Ellis would have great success, leading the team to a Kelly Cup Championship win and nabbing the 2004 Playoff MVP award with a record of 13-3 and a 1.86 goals-against average.

Ellis made his NHL debut on February 8, 2004, against the Los Angeles Kings. Ellis made 25 saves en route to his first career win as Dallas defeated Los Angeles, 4-3. To date, it has been his only appearance in an NHL game.

For the 2005-2006 season, Ellis spent his time exclusively with the Iowa Stars. He split playing time with fellow goalie Mike Smith, but ultimately lost the job as the season came to a close. He finished the season with a record of 16 wins, 13 losses and 1 tie.