| HT | WT | DOB | POS | SHOOTS | OHL DRAFT | NHLCS | COUNTRY |
| 6’1” | 186 | Mar 12, 2006 | LW/C | L | 29th, 2022 | 88th N.A. | CAN |
| SEASON | LEAGUE | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS |
| 2021-2022 | AAA U16 | North York Rangers | 18 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 2022-2023 | OJHL | North York Rangers | 44 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 2023-2024 | OHL | Kitchener Rangers | 67 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
Originally selected in the second round, 29th overall by the Barrie Colts in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, Luke Ellinas was traded to the Kitchener Rangers before this season in exchange for a fourth-round pick.
The Rangers had a lot of center depth, which forced Ellinas to play on the wing. Therefore, it’s hard to determine if he fits better as a winger or center. There simply hasn’t been a large enough sample size at this level to make a clear projection yet.
Ellinas is projected to be a physical, reliable two-way player, who has been trusted by Coach Jussi Ahokas to handle critical defensive situations. In his own zone, he demonstrates advanced hockey sense, reading and anticipating the play skillfully to disrupt opposing offenses.
In the offensive zone, Ellinas demonstrates an ability to forecheck effectively, find openings in defensive coverage, and position himself well on the ice. While possessing an above-average shot, there is uncertainty whether his offensive skills will fully translate to higher levels of competition. More realistically, he could carve out a career as a defense-first forward who contributes modest offense and provides versatility across all three forward positions.
OHL Writers 