January 24th

Morrissey to Make WHL Debut Wednesday

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan- 15 year-old defenceman Josh Morrissey, the Prince Albert Raiders first round selection, 6^th overall in the 2010 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft will make his WHL debut this Wednesday when the Raiders host the Medicine Hat Tigers at 7:00 PM at the Art Hauser Centre.

Morrissey, who plays for the Calgary Royals in the Alberta Midget Hockey League, competed this past weekend at the AMHL All-Star game in Fort Saskatchewan, after being selected by the coaches as a First Team All-Star for the Southern Division.  Although he is the only 15 year old on the Royals roster, he is leading the team in scoring as a defenceman with 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points in 26 games to go along with 40 minutes in penalties. Morrissey is 13^th overall in AMHL scoring. The Royals are currently 4^th in the AMHL South Division with a 14-8-7 record.

As a 15 year-old Morrissey is allowed to dress for 5 games with the Raiders as the schedule for the Royals permits.  Wednesday it works out the Royals are not in action, so Morrissey will skate for the first time at the Art Hauser Centre.

 

#10 Josh Morrissey

Hometown: Calgary, AB        DOB: March 28/95          Position: Defence

Shoots: Left        Height: 6’                 Weight: 177 lbs.

Year      Team                                                           GP        G          A          PTS       PIM

08-09     Calgary Royals Gold (AMBHL)         33       6        18        24       58

08-09     Calgary Royals Gold (Playoffs)        10        1       3          4         16

08-09     Calgary Royals Gold (Tournament)   5         0       3          3         22

09-10      Calgary Royals Gold( AMBHL)         32       21      28        49        108

09-10      Calgary South Flames (Alta. Cup)    5        2         2         4           6

10-11       Calgary Royals (AMHL)                 26       15       21        36         40

 

 

Here is the Raiders itinerary this week:

 

Monday, January 24th

Practice 1:00 – 3:00 PM – Art Hauser Centre

Face Off – Drew Wilson, Voice of the Raiders hosts the weekly phone in show, featuring Raider General Manager and Head Coach Bruno Campese. Fans can call 764-2524 or email [email protected] with any questions or comments about the team.

 

Tuesday, January 25th

Victoria Hospital Visit – 9:30 AM

Tyler Yaworski and ­­­­­Austin Connor will visit Victoria Regional Hospital Paediatrics Ward and other patients currently in the hospital.

Practice 1:00 – 3:00 PM – Art Hauser Centre

Read with the Raiders – 5:30 PM John M. Culueneare Public Library

Raiders Mark McNeill, Todd Fiddler, Shane Danyluk, Mike Winther, Eric Williams, Mathew Berry-Lamontagna and Harrison Ruopp will attend the meeting encouraging young fans to establish good reading habits.  Read with the Raiders is sponsored by the Prince Albert Rotary Club, SaskTel, the Prince Albert Daily Herald and John M. Culueneare Public Library.

Wednesday, January 26th

Medicine Hat Tigers at Raiders – 7:00 PM

One Raider fan will shoot to win a brand new vehicle from Lakeland Ford! There is another Boston Pizza Frisbee Toss Against Cancer with proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society. And before the game a young fan will receive a Spinoza Bear from Chelsea & Trevor of Power 99FM.

 

Thursday, January 27th

Practice 1:00 – 3:00 PM – Art Hauser Centre

 

Friday, January 28th

Practice 1:00 – 3:00 PM – Art Hauser Centre

 

Saturday, January 29th

Raiders at Edmonton Oil Kings – 8:00 PM – 900 CKBI

                                                               Watch live at JT’s Pub in the Ramada Inn       

 

Sunday, January 30th

Raiders at Calgary Hitmen – 6:00 PM – 900 CKBI

                                                               Watch live at JT’s Pub in the Ramada Inn       

 

 

For More Information:

Bruce Vance- 961-4621