Morris and Sutherland commit to Storm
Guelph, ON – Guelph Storm General Manager George Burnett announced today that the Storm’s 2024 seventh-round selection Dawson Morris and 2023 13th round selection Jimmy Sutherland have signed OHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with the hockey club.
A 6’0, 180 lbs defenceman from Sudbury, Ontario, Morris was selected by the Storm 131st overall in this year’s OHL Priority Selection.
“Dawson continued to impress from our Orientation Camp in April through training camp,” said George Burnett. Dawson is a puck-moving defenseman who skates well and competes hard every night. We are pleased to welcome Dawson and his family to our program.”
The 2008-born blueline had an excellent season with the Sudbury Jr. Wolves U16 AAA squad where he notched 7 goals, and 15 assists, for 22 points in 33 games. Morris added another two assists in 8 playoff games for the Jr. Wolves this spring.
“Super excited to be signing with the Storm organization,” said Morris. “I want to thank my family, friends, and coaches for helping me along the way. I cannot wait to get started.”
Sutherland is a forward from Komoka, Ontario and was selected by the Storm 254th overall in last year’s OHL Priority Selection.
“Jimmy has made significant improvement throughout the second half of last year playing with an excellent Strathroy program,” said George Burnett. “Jimmy’s determination has been evident since his first Orientation Camp and has earned him an opportunity with our club. We welcome Jimmy and his family to our organization.”
In his OHL draft year, the 2007-born left-shot forward recorded 40 goals and 31 assists for 71 points in 83 games for the Bishop Kearney Selects U15 AAA program. This past season, Sutherland notched 16 goals and 15 assists for 31 points in 50 games for the GOJHL’s Strathroy Rockets. Sutherland added seven points in nine playoff games for the Rockets with three goals and four assists.
“I am very honoured and excited to get started, thank you to everyone that helped me to get to this point,” Sutherland said.
Dawson Morris Stats:
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
| 23-24 Reg. | Sudbury U16 AAA | 33 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 42 |
| 24 Playoffs | Sudbury U16 AAA | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 22-23 Reg. | Sudbury U16 AAA | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 22-23 Reg. | Sudbury U15 AAA | 42 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 72 |
| 23 Playoffs | Sudbury U15 AAA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jimmy Sutherland Stats:
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
| 23-24 Reg. | Strathroy (GOJHL) | 50 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 42 |
| 2024 GOHJL Playoffs | Strathroy (GOHJL) | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| 22-23 Reg. | BK Selectes 15 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 21-22 Reg. | Elgin Middlesex U16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 21-22 Reg. | Elgin-Middlesex U15 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 |
