 From 1967 to 1973, Ellett made 12 "B" (Olympic) and seven "A" appearances for Canada.He was part of Canada's Pan American Games team in 1967 and 1971 as well as the Olympic Qualifying team in 1971.In a memorable CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying match at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, he scored the lone goal on a header in a 1–0 win over Mexico.