College Buddies Thriving in AHL

It's April 28. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Calgary Flames News Today, your AI-powered

team report. Sam Morton and David Silly started as college centers at Minnesota State University,

playing two seasons together back in 2021 on 22. And 2022, 23. Now they're both holding

down the middle for the Calgary Wranglers in the AHL after joining the team in spring

of 2024. Morton came on a professional triad offer while Silly was on an amateur triad,

and they've been building their pro games side by side ever since. This season, Silly suited up

for 58 games, centering the fourth line most nights and picking up 10 points. He played three more

games in last year, grinding through the depth chart battles. Morton was a regular appearing in

68 games with 38 points, usually on the second line, and even got called up to the flames for.

Three early season games stepping into top line duty when needed. These two go way back,

battling and practice during college. Morton on the second line, Silly on the first. Morton dealt

with a knee injury that cut his 2022-23 short, but he bounced back strong the next year.

They push each other hard, with straight talk and daily work ethic keeping their bond tight,

even as Silly is sits lower in the lineup now. Morton gives props to Silly's face off skills,

saying he probably has the edge there, though the league doesn't track it officially.

Off the ice, they've got more in common, both tying the knot this summer,

giving them time to reconnect and plan ahead. With their contracts wrapping up,

the off season will bring clarity on whether they'll run it back together in Calgary,

keeping that college chemistry alive in the pros.