Manitoba Moose head coach comments on a Jets prospect
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As we look to the 2024-25 NHL season, we look at some potential Moose prospects poised to make the jump to the big leagues.
Manitoba Moose Head coach Mark Morrison hold one his his prospects in high regard which he believes would be a prime candidate for the jump next season.
Parker Ford, 23, is a Moose forward who has been turning heads due to some stellar performances last season.
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The Wakefield, Rhode Island product is coming off a stellar first pro season, where he finished with 18 goals and 23 assists for 41 points in 72 games. He was tagged as a valuable asset in many areas of the game by Morrison.
Parker Ford is known to be a tenacious player with work ethic that rivals some other the other best prospects on the Moose roster. His contributions on special teams have been detrimental to the teams success. Head coach Morrison had this to say about the young player:
«Most of those goals he scored came in the second half of the season and I think he's going to surprise some people with his whole 200-foot game,» he said.
«He's got some skill to him, he can shoot the puck and at the same time is very responsible in his own end.»
«He's got some skill to him, he can shoot the puck and at the same time is very responsible in his own end.»
If Ford can keep up with this level of production, don't be surprised if you see his name being called up for a stint with the Winnipeg Jets this upcoming season.
Source: The Hockey News
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