Simplify the following text for a Grade 12 native English-speaking person.
Original: Brian Elliott ( born April 9 , 1985 in Newmarket , Ontario ) is a professional Canadian ice hockey goaltender that currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .
Simplified: Brian Elliott ( born April 9 , 1985 ) is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .