Minnesota State senior captain Sam Morton was named CCHA Forward of the Year and honored as First Team All-CCHA for his remarkable performance on the ice.

By the Numbers
  • First in goals (24), shots (149), faceoff wins (754), and power play goals (9) in the CCHA as of March 14
  • Second in goals per game (.67), fourth in points (35), seventh in faceoff percentage (.550), and ninth in plus/minus (plus-9)
State of Play
  • Morton led the Mavericks as captain with outstanding stats, including a five-game point streak at the beginning of the CCHA schedule and a six-game streak in January
  • Last weekend, he posted an assist and two goals during the CCHA quarterfinal home sweep over Northern Michigan
  • Voting for the 2023-24 All-CCHA Teams and year-end awards was conducted by the eight head coaches at each CCHA member institution, with the Player of the Year announced the following day
Bottom Line

Sam Morton's exceptional performance as the CCHA Forward of the Year and a key player for Minnesota State showcases his prowess and leadership on the ice, contributing significantly to the team's success.