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Name: Brad Morrison
Position: C
Nationality: Canadian
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 160 lbs
Team: Prince George
League: WHL
Scouting report(s):
Elite Prospects
Hockey Prospectus
Statistics:
Position: C
Nationality: Canadian
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 160 lbs
Team: Prince George
League: WHL
Scouting report(s):
Elite Prospects
A clever, dexterous forward who plays with jump and jam. Possesses the speed and cunning to create separation, and has the individual skills and puckhandling ability to make the best use of any time and space earned. Works hard in the corners, but can get rubbed out when not careful. All-in-all, a speedy, skilled forward who can carry and direct plays with ease. (Curtis Joe, EP 2015)
BCMML information lists his birth date as 1997-01-04. Also erroneously listed as a R handed D, on initial 2012-13 WHL profile.
Hockey Prospectus
Characteristics
Skating (Speed/edges/techniques, etc.)
Morrison has a quick first step and matches the speed of his opponents effortlessly. Possesses lights-out speed, is very athletic and moves well. He has multiple gears due to his great acceleration and capable of deceptively jumping into the rush. Looks comfortable on the ice.
Shooting (Slap/wrist/backhand, General strength, proclivities, etc.)
Has a lightning-quick release and solid accuracy, but his shot isn’t particularly powerful. Favors a well-placed and well-timed wrist shot, but usually scores off rebounds and scrums. He generates chances by driving to the net and using his excellent stick-skills and speed to beat defenders and create open space. Not a definitive offensive force but has the skill to contribute at a consistent pace.
Puck Skills
Possesses a very quick, creative stick and capable of punishing unsuspecting defenders. Passes are firm and accurate and he doesn’t usually relinquish possession when under pressure. He’s a creative playmaker on the rush coming through the neutral zone and smartly sets up teammates around the ice. Doesn’t typically go wide but drives toward the net and the slot.
Smarts (vision, defensive play, ability to stick in system, etc.)
Morrison plays and processes the game at a very high pace. He tends to survey the game away from the puck and responds using his speed. He also tends to hunt down opportunities and will strike quickly giving rise to his deceptive nature – sneaks up on the play when he doesn’t have the puck. He’s eager on the breakout and is usually found jumping well ahead of the play. Despite speed and awareness, seems to go long stretches where he’s quiet and will showcase brief blasts of skill.
Physicality
Willing to battle in front of the net for possession and competes in tough areas of the ice. He’s effective in the corners and plays with his head up when approaching scrums. Won’t approach defensive situations with physicality, but he’s effective at containing threats using his body if necessary.
General Assessment
Morrison plays a smart, high-speed, and creative game and isn’t afraid to mix in some physicality to get the job the done. He’s benefitted from lining up with Jansen Harkins on occasion this season which could inflate his production (doubled since last season in as many games), but he certainly possesses the raw skills to make an impact at the next level. However, he will need to fill out his 5’11” frame before doing so. I predict he’ll be selected in the fifth round making him a Tier V prospect.
Statistics:
Code:
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM +/- GP G A Pts PIM
2012-13 Prince George Cougars WHL 5 1 2 3 4 -3
2013-14 Prince George Cougars WHL 55 12 9 21 12 -4 -- -- -- -- --
2014-15 Prince George Cougars WHL 67 23 27 50 30 -3 5 2 5 7 4
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