Lancers D Kenney Morrison Commits to Western Michigan
Published on November 17, 2011 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Omaha Lancers News Release
OMAHA, NE - The Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) are pleased to announce that defenseman Kenney Morrison has committed to Western Michigan University and will join the Broncos when his junior career is complete. A native of Lloydminster, Alberta, Morrison is in his first season with the Lancers and has tallied one point (one assist) to go along with eight penalty minutes through the first 14 games of the 2011-2012 season. Morrison leads all Omaha defensemen and is tied for third among all USHL blueliners with 31 shots on goal.
The 6'2", 190 pound defenseman spent last season with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) where he registered 35 points (eight goals, 27 assists) in 55 games. Morrison was selected 71st overall (Round 5) by Omaha in the 2011 USHL Entry Draft.
Five other players currently on USHL rosters are already committed to Western Michigan including D Chris Dienes (CR), F Sheldon Dries (GB), F Nolan LaPorte (GB), D Mike McKee (LIN) and F Kyle Novak (MUS). Morrison will also join former Lancers defenseman Dennis Brown at Western Michigan.
Omaha (8-5-1, 17 pts.) returns to action Friday evening when the Lancers return home to the Omaha Civic Auditorium for a rematch with the Des Moines Buccaneers. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 PM. Tickets for Friday's game are available for purchase at the Century Link Center (formerly Qwest Center) Box Office Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM, at the Omaha Civic Auditorium Box Office Friday morning beginning at 10 AM and through Ticketmaster. For more information, visit www.lancers.com.
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