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Scott Morrow
Scott Morrow
Born	November 1, 2002 (age 22); Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Right
NHL team (P); Cur. team	Carolina Hurricanes; Chicago Wolves (AHL)
NHL draft	40th overall, 2021; Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career	2024–present

Scott Dempsey Morrow (born November 1, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman for the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract as a prospect to the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the second round, 40th overall, by the Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He played college ice hockey at UMass.

Playing career

Collegiate

Morrow began his collegiate career for Massachusetts during the 2021–22 season. During his freshman year, he recorded 13 goals and 20 assists in 37 games.^[1] He was the first freshman in UMass program history to reach 30 points in a season. In January 2022, he recorded four goals and five assists in eight games. His nine points ranked second among rookie defensemen during the month, and was subsequently named the Hockey East Rookie of the Month.^[2] He ranked second among rookie defensemen in goals (13) and points (33), third in points-per-game (.892), and fifth in assists (20). Among all defensemen nationally, he ranked eighth in points per game, tied for fourth in goals, and fifth in points. Following an outstanding season he was a unanimous selection to the All-Hockey East Rookie Team and All-Hockey East All-Hockey East First Team.^[3] He was also named an AHCA East First Team All-American.^[4]^[5]

Professional

On April 2, 2024 Morrow signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.^[6] Morrow made his NHL debut for the Hurricanes on April 12, 2024 against the St. Louis Blues.^[7]

International play

On December 14, 2021, Morrow was named to the Team USA's roster for the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.^[8]

Personal life

Morrow was born to Steve and Karen Morrow, and has a brother, Spencer, and two sisters, Sydney and Sophie. His sister, Sydney, is a college ice hockey player for Minnesota. He is the nephew of retired professional ice hockey player Scott Morrow.^[9]

Career statistics

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2019–20	Youngstown Phantoms	USHL	2	0	1	1	0	—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Fargo Force	USHL	—	—	—	—	—	6	0	0	0	0
2021–22	UMass-Amherst	HE	37	13	20	33	10	—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	UMass-Amherst	HE	35	9	22	31	16	—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	UMass-Amherst	HE	37	6	24	30	25	—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL	2	0	0	0	0	—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals			2	0	0	0	0	—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honors

Award	Year
College
All-Hockey East First Team	2021–22	^[10]
All-Hockey East Rookie Team	2021–22	^[11]
All-Hockey East Second Team	2022–23
All-Hockey East Third Team	2023–24	^[12]
AHCA East First Team All-American	2021–22	^[13]