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Welcome to Elis Academy
At Elis Academy, we believe in the importance of both academics and athletics to the lives of young people. Our mission is to provide an environment where students can succeed academically while developing their athletic potential to the highest level.
Founded by a team of dedicated professionals in both education and sports, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence. We invite you to join our family and experience the difference.
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Meet Our Team
Guiding Elis Academy with decades of combined experience in continuous athletic development and educational leadership.
Justin Auger
Hockey Operations
Justin was drafted to the OHL's Guelph Storm in 2010. After three years with the team, he was drafted and signed by the L.A. Kings of the NHL in 2013. Justin spent the next six seasons playing professional hockey in North America. In 2015, he won the Calder Cup as a member of the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL.
Ian Sands
Principal
After graduation from university, Ian immediately began writing and editing English. He soon moved into teaching English at public schools, private schools, and tutoring centres. Then, he transitioned into a principal role at a Richmond Hill private school overseeing the administration of Ontario Secondary School credits and diplomas.
Tom Lawson
Athletics Director
Tom attended Bowling Green State university on a full athletic scholarship. He then played 10 years of professional hockey in North America and Europe including for the Colorado Avalanche organization of the NHL. After retiring from professional hockey, Tom began his coaching and training career preparing young people for the NCAA and OHL.
Our Students
Pearson Carbonell
AAA • 2011
York Simcoe Express
Taylor Frost
AA • 2011
Central York Panthers
Beckett Hawthorne
AAA • 2011
York Simcoe Express
Jesse Johnson
AAA • 2011
York Simcoe Express
Evelyn Krieger
AA • 2011
Central York Panthers
Antonio Lucente
AAA • 2011
York Simcoe Express
Cameron MacGillivray
AA • 2011
Central York Panthers
Cash Mclean
AAA • 2011
Reps Hockey Club
Jake Torresan
AAA • 2011
York Simcoe Express
Jaiden Trinidad
AAA • 2011
York Simcoe Express
Alex
Yale University • '25
Our Alumni
Elis Academy graduates have gone on to accept offers from ivy league NCAA Division 1 universities.
Alex Assadourian'25
Alex played three seasons for the York Simcoe Express before being drafted into the OHL. His junior career included stops in Sudbury, Niagara, Barrie, and Chicago. After graduating from Elis Academy, Alex was accepted to Yale University on a full scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.