Who is Cameron Morrison?

With pick number 40 in the NHL entry draft your Colorado Avalanche selected Cameron Morrison, he plays left wing and is heading to Notre Dame this coming year to play hockey for the collage.

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Height: 6 ' 2"
Weight: 203 lbs
Position: LW/C
Shoots: Left

Birthplace: East Yorke, On, Canada

Here is his scouting report by Elite Prospects:

"A big, strong all-around player that thinks the game at a high level and executes plays with purpose and drive. Accelerates well and has no issues getting around the ice with haste; transition game will need some tweaks. Very good vision and puck skills, and has the size to make a difference  driving to the net and causing havoc for the opposition's defense. Defensively sound, using his size to his advantage along the boards and getting his stick in place to deflect passes out of harm's way. Moving forward, will have every opportunity to develop into a smart power forward that can play in all situations and make it difficult on the opposition."

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In 60 games that he played in for the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL he scored 34 goals and 32 assists for 66 points. While doing so he was a +38 and took 42 PIMS (Penalty in Minuets).

here is another scouts take on his game leading up to the draft:

"Morrison is an offensive-minded center who possesses solid size and skill. He lives to go to the area around the net front and often gets to the top of the crease anticipating pucks headed his direction. He shows that he has quick hands in tight, finding pucks quickly and getting them on the net. Morrison has a good motor and drive to his game, using his powerful skating stride to keep up with the play. He gets the play moving in the right direction and has the skilled hands to carry the puck through the offensive zone and find a good passing lane."

As the second player in as many selections this is another player that as fans we will have to wait an extra year to see suit up for the Avalanche. I am getting pretty excited with the direction that the team is taking. The more you look at these players the team is selecting the more you can start to get a real feel for the vision for the franchise going forward and just what that includes. Coach Patrick Roy is looking for the big strong physical talent but he is also looking for a few smaller skilled players to help balance and round that group out. I think that Morrison is someone who like Jost who was selected before him will have a great year in the collage ranks and will be eager and ready to show us all what he can do for the burgundy and blue. I will leave you with some highlights of his play over the last year for your viewing pleasure, until next time.. #GoAvs!