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A native of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Morrison comes to the Wenatchee Valley from the Red Deer Rebels U15 AAA team in the Alberta Elite Hockey League.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a super exciting opportunity ahead,\u201d said Morrison. \u201cPlaying for the Wild and in the WHL is a dream come true, ever since I was little \u2013 the organization is great, and I\u2019m excited to get started with them. It\u2019s a nice city, and the facility is super nice, and above that are all the people in the organization. I\u2019m excited to get started.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Morrison showcased his skills at both ends of the ice, rolling up 17 goals and 47 assists in 24 games with the Rebels U15 squad, followed by 12 points in nine AEHL playoff games. After leading his Red Deer group to an AEHL U15 title in 2025, his team nearly repeated the feat this year, dropping an overtime decision to the Lethbridge Golden Hawks in the provincial final. 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