Pens Prospects Invited to Canada Camp
Two Pens recent draft picks have been invited to Canada National Junior Team Selection Camp in December. Defenseman Joe Morrow (1st round) and defenseman Scott Harrington (2nd round) were both 2011 draft picks by the Penguins.
Morrow had an impressive training camp with the Penguins in September and was one the last players cut from the final roster. The 18 year old defenseman currently plays for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League. Through 22 games this season, Morrow has 24 points and 49 penalty minutes. The 6’1 defenseman also participated in Canada’s camp over the summer.
Harrington, 18, has played in 22 games for the London Knights of the OHL this season racking up 13 points and 22 penalty minutes. He is currently on pace to beat his 22 point total from last season.
Although many people criticized the decision to draft two defensemen in the first two rounds in the draft, Morrow and Harrington are regarded as different kinds of players. Morrow is more likely to rack up the points and play with an offensive-edge while Harrington plays a shut down, stay at home defensive game.
With only three returning players from last year’s silver medal team, the player’s competitive spirits will be raised with more spots available.
It will be interesting to see who makes the final roster and gets to represent Canada and the Penguins at the Junior Championship in Edmonton after Christmas.
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