Elly is quite the fan favorite in her Japanese circles. For one, a big cat on the ice is a sight to behold. Its not everyday that you see a natural predator roaming a hockey rink. But perhaps that’s to elly’s advantage. A lot of opponents don’t know what to expect when they see her, and her natural predatory instincts allow Elly to read the game both offensively and defensively. She homes in on the the subtle movements of other players, how they breathe, how they tense and relax. The eyes of a natural born predator really help on the ice. It all contributes to her ability to know where the game could be headed. And bapping the puck around really helps her adorableness factor! Her passes are precises, and her paw/eye coordination is top notch. She has cat-like reflexes after all.

She knows when to pounce in at the right moment and shift the game in her teams favor. Another great point of a natural predator is her stamina! Elly is still very young and so she has room to grow, but starting out she has more than most other players start out with and is more than capable of running and skating on the ice longer than most. This makes her a natural pick when her teammates energy is running low.

Her luscious fur and beautiful patterns draw the eye making sure to rile any crowd, and her soft purrs boost team morale and deep fearsome growls rattle the enemy team. She is one any coach would want to have on their team. She’s the first to cuddle with an injured player and in those rare circumstances, she can quite literally pounce on a player wanting to get a little angry and de-escalate the encounter, even if it might earn her time in a penalty box. Overall, she’s the pick any professional team needs!