Minnesota State senior captain Sam Morton has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the NHL's Calgary Flames organization, starting from the 2024-25 season after completing his Mavericks career. He will join the Wranglers (AHL) on an ATO for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign. Morton's time at Minnesota State included 102 games with 44 goals, 32 assists, 76 points, 292 shots, 17 power-play goals, and six game-winning goals. He was honored as First Team All-CCHA and CCHA Forward of the Year.

By the Numbers
  • 102 games played
  • 44 goals, 32 assists, 76 points
  • 292 shots, 17 power-play goals, 6 game-winning goals
  • In the CCHA: 24 goals, 151 shots, 433 faceoff wins, 9 power play goals
  • 2021-22: All-Tournament honors at the Frozen Four, named a Krampade All-American Scholar
State of Play
  • Morton to join Wranglers (AHL) on an ATO for the rest of 2023-24
  • Remains a candidate for the Hobey Baker Award
  • Morton's impressive leadership as Mavericks captain highlighted
Bottom Line

Minnesota State senior Sam Morton signs a contract with the NHL's Calgary Flames organization, marking the next step in his career after a successful collegiate run, affirming his potential impact on the professional stage.