Sean McMorrow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sean McMorrow |
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McMorrow with the Rochester Americans in 2004
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| Born | January 19, 1982 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Buffalo Sabres Belfast Giants Dundee Stars Jonquière Marquis |
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| NHL Draft | 258th overall, 2000 Buffalo Sabres |
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| Playing career | 2002–2012 | ||
Sean McMorrow, born on January 19, 1982, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a left wing, which is a forward position on the ice. Sean played for many teams during his career. He even played one game in the NHL for the Buffalo Sabres during the 2002–03 season. Sean was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, but he grew up in Scarborough, Ontario.
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Sean's Hockey Journey
Early Years and Draft Pick
When Sean was young, he played in the 1996 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. This is a famous tournament for young hockey players from all over the world.
Later, the Buffalo Sabres picked Sean in the 2000 NHL entry draft. He was chosen in the 8th round, as the 258th player overall. At that time, he was playing in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
Making it to the NHL
Sean made his big NHL debut for the Sabres on March 22, 2003. This exciting game was against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Even though he played one NHL game, Sean spent most of his time with the Sabres' farm team, the Rochester Americans. Farm teams help players develop their skills.
After the 2005–06 season, the Buffalo Sabres did not sign Sean again. He then joined the Chicago Wolves in the AHL. However, he did not get much playing time there. So, in 2006, Sean decided to play for Saint-Hyacinthe Top Design. This was a semi-professional team in Quebec's LNAH.
Playing in Different Leagues
Sean signed a special contract with the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL in October 2008. He played for them during the 2008–09 season.
After that, Sean moved to play for the Belfast Giants in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) for the 2009–10 season. This league is in the United Kingdom.
He returned to the EIHL for the 2010–11 season, joining a new team called the Dundee Stars. But on November 5, 2010, Sean left the Dundee Stars. He then signed with the Saguenay Marquis in the LNAH shortly after. He later played for the Jonquière Marquis in the LNAH as well.
Off the Ice Fun
While playing in the EIHL, Sean had a funny appearance on a TV show. He was on season 14, episode 4 of Top Gear. In the show, he pretended to be an ice hockey player who was hit by Jeremy Clarkson. Clarkson was driving a Renault Twingo car around the ice during a practice game at the Belfast Odyssey arena. It was all for fun and part of the show!
