Carter Morris Returns Home to Play | Anchorage News

0:00This weekend, the Anchorage Wolverines are hosting the U.S. National Team Development programs U-17 Squad for a couple of games. It's a big deal because it brings together different eras of Alaska hockey. The main story here is Carter Morris, a local kid who grew up playing in Anchorage and recently made the U.S. NTTP team. He's super hyped to play back home in front of everyone who supported him. Morris is set to hit the ice Friday night at 7 p.m. wearing the USA jersey for the first time. He'll be facing the Wolverines, a team with detised to his family. His dad was a former GM and director of hockey operations for them, and his older brothers both played for the Wolverines. Carter himself has been a fan since he was about 10 years old, so playing against them is a dream come true. He's coming off two strong seasons playing for Shadok St. Mary's in Minnesota, where he put up some serious numbers. Morris says the transition to the national team has been smooth because many of his teammates already know each other from playing together or against each other over the years.

1:01They've built a solid bond quickly, which is key for a team like this. The Wolverines are looking at this series as a good test for their own team as they prepare for their season. They haven't hosted the national team in about 20 years, so it's a significant event for the local hockey scene. This whole series came together through connections within USA hockey and the Wolverines organization. It's more than just a couple of games. It's a celebration of hockey in Alaska. The Alaska State Hockey Hall of Fame is also inducting its new class this weekend. It's a full circle moment for the sport here, especially with players like Morris representing the future and the national team having produced so. Many top American players, Anchorage News. Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.