Peoria's Steve Morra Named Easton Player of the Week
February 3, 2015 - SPHL (SPHL) News Release
HUNTERSVILLE, NC - (February 3, 2015) The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced Steve Morra of the Peoria Rivermen is the Easton Player of the Week for January 26-February 1.
Morra scored three goals, including one game-winner, added two assists and was +4 as the Rivermen moved into a tie for first place with three consecutive overtime wins.
On Friday, the Bristol, RI native assisted on a second period goal in a 4-3 overtime win over Louisiana. Saturday's rematch saw Morra score one goal and assist on another as Peoria earned another 4-3 overtime win over the IceGators. Against Pensacola on Sunday, Morra scored twice, including the game-winner with 41 seconds remaining in the extra period as the Rivermen earned a 4-3 win over the Ice Flyers.
Morra, who played collegiately at Northeastern University, has 17 points in 17 games with the Rivermen (5g. 12a) and ranks second on the club with a +10 rating.
Also Nominated: Bryce Williamson, Columbus (3 gp, 1-4-5, 1 gwg), Jan Safar, Fayetteville (3 gp, 1-0-1, 1 gwg), Matt Viola, Huntsville (2 gp, 1-1-2), Jack Paul, Knoxville (3 gp, 1-4-5, 1 gwg, +3), Chris Wilson, Louisiana (3 gp, 4-1-5, 1 gwg), Ryan Marcuz, Mississippi (3 gp, 2-4-6, +5) and Nick Larson, Pensacola (1 gp, 1-1-2)
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