Peter Morris (ice hockey)

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Peter Morris
Born (1955-06-29) June 29, 1955 (age 68)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Edmonton Oilers (WHA)
NHL Draft 103rd overall, 1975
Pittsburgh Penguins
WHA Draft 21st overall, 1975
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 19751985

Peter Morris (born June 29, 1955) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA). [1]

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Career

Drafted in the sixth round of the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Morris opted to play in the WHA after being selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft. [1] He played parts of two WHA seasons for the Oilers. [2]

Personal life

Morris's father, Frank Morris, played in the Canadian Football League. [1]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1972–73 Victoria Cougars WCHL 10000
1973–74 Victoria CougarsWCHL6624224697
1974–75 Victoria CougarsWCHL70437211517312461035
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers WHA 75713203430117
1975–76 Spokane Flyers WIHL 20002
1976–77 Springfield Indians AHL 1503322
1976–77 Edmonton OilersWHA30002
1977–78 Spokane FlyersWIHL343771
1978–79 Spokane Flyers PHL 4312152740
1979–80 Cranbrook Royals WIHL40232649128
1980–81 Cranbrook RoyalsWIHL40253964
1981–82 Cranbrook RoyalsWIHL25285355
1982–83 Spokane FlyersWIHL4830407065
1983–84 Spokane FlyersWIHL4026487424
1984–85 Spokane FlyersWIHL3131376824
WHA totals78713203630117
WIHL totals201194255449298

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "1975 NHL Amateur Draft -- Peter Morris". Hockey Draft Central. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  2. "Peter Morris at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.