Finn is another forward whose physical tools were the focal point. He’s an explosive skater that showed the willingness to use his frame to drive the net and attack. Off the rush, he was constantly looking to drive wide or attack the center lane, showing that strong attack-first mindset that I always like to see in a preliminary assessment. When the puck was on his stick, he was confident to try to drive scoring chances, and was always at the center of the play for this Wolves team. Finn found the back of the net in one of the game’s I watched, ripping a puck short side to blast one past the netminder. The combination of big frame, strong skating, and slick puck skills all worked in tandem to make for an impressive showing and what is at the core of Ellery as an interesting prospect moving forward.

Ellery brought a combination of physical tools, strong skating, and competitiveness. While his mechanics are not overly polished just yet, his skating was still impressive, generating plenty of power with every stride, allowing him to cover tons of ice with ease. He used his skating well to get in on the forecheck, apply pressure, and win pucks using his frame to effectively secure puck possession. With the puck, Finn showed flashes of confidence, trying to carry pucks to the scoring areas, and occasionally trying to beat defenders with his hands. It wasn’t the best performance from the Wolves as a whole and while Finn didn’t create a ton, I saw flashes of promising elements that made me put a star next to his name for future viewings.