Published Dec 10, 20251 minute readBuffalo Sabres goalie Colten Ellis and Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman track the puck during Monday’s NHL game in Buffalo. – SUPPLIED BY THE NHLArticle contentA Cape Breton professional hockey player has entered concussion protocol in the NHL.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentBuffalo Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis of River Denys was removed from the team’s game on Tuesday night after taking a hit in the head during a play by Edmonton Oilers’ David Tomasek at Rogers Place in Edmonton.Article contentArticle contentThe 25-year-old Ellis was pulled from the game by concussion spotters after only 19 minutes of play in the Sabres’ 4-3 win overtime win over the Oilers.Article contentThe Sabres confirmed in a post-game recap on their official website that Ellis was in fact in concussion protocol. Ellis’ status as of Wednesday afternoon was not announced by the team.Article contentIn eight games this season, Ellis has a 4-3-0-0 record along with a 3.25 goals-against-average and a .895 save percentage. He joined the Sabres after being claimed by the team off waivers from the St. Louis Blues last October.Article contentBuffalo will return to the ice on Thursday when they face the Vancouver Canucks. Puck drop is set for 11 p.m., Atlantic time. The game will be broadcast live on Sportsnet Pacific.Article contentArticle content
NHL: Cape Bretons Colten Ellis in concussion protocol after take hit during Buffalo Sabres game in Edmonton
