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Events
Birthday: Jul. 28, 1999
Height: 6' 0 | 183 cm
Weight: 181 lbs | 82 kg
Undrafted
Reports
Mar. 16, 2024 (Updated Mar. 23, 2024)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 24
Projection: Fourth Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Morton had a strong year at Minnesota State before signing with the Calgary Flames as a free agent. He scored 24G-10 in 37GP and was deployed in all situations. He was the Captain of the Mavericks. Due to his age he has signed a one-year entry level deal that begins in 24/25.
Used in all situations at the college level. Primary ice at ES and PP#1. High end compete. Pursues to create turnovers. Bodies up in the hard areas. Hunts pucks around the crease.
Active on the PK pressuring and taking away time and space. Regroups well. Sound hockey sense. Identifies responsibilities.
Best described as 'quick out of the gate' but not necessarily an open ice burner in transition.
One of the more competitive graduating college players in 23/24.
Can be used in a variety of roles. Leans goal scorer more than playmaker. Quick stick in tight quarters / plus release.
NHL 4th line / Maybe 3rd line is possible - secondary scorer
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2023-24 | Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) | NCAA | 37 | 24 | 10 | 34 | 8 | 10 |
| 2023-24 | Calgary Wranglers | AHL | 13 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) | NCAA | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) | NCAA | 38 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 12 |
- Compete/Consistency: 92
- Defensive Zone Starts: 82
- Hockey IQ: 88
- Offensive Zone Starts: 92
- Penalty Kill: 85
- Power Play: 85
- Physicality: 88
- Puck Moving/Passing: 70
- Shot: 92
- Skating: 82
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality
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