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DICK'S SPORTING GOODS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS ELITE ALUMNI FEATURE - JACKSON MOREHOUSE
Alum Jackson Morehouse currently completed his first year in the BCHL playing for the Victoria Grizzlies. Jackson is a former captain and member of our 2019 16U National Championship team. He is also committed to play college hockey at Dartmouth.
We caught up to chat about his time in the Pens Elite program (2012-2021) and how he has adjusted to the BCHL.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WHILE PLAYING FOR PENS ELITE?
Winning the U16 USA Hockey National Championship.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE TEAMMATE ON YOUR CURRENT TEAM AND WHY?
Justin Gibson because I’ve been playing with him for a while and he’s just a great team guy.
HOW WAS THE ADJUSTMENT COMING FROM PPE OR JUNIOR TO YOUR CURRENT TEAM?
Pens Elite prepares every player for the next level in the best ways. The professionalism expected at PPE makes it so there is little adjustment necessary in juniors.
WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY LIKE FOR YOU?
Wake up and eat breakfast and then head to the gym to workout. We usually have practice around 2:00 which lasts until 4:00.
HOW MUCH DID YOUR TIME WITH PENS ELITE HELP GET YOU TO WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?
I owe the Pens Elite everything. There truly is no better place to develop as a hockey player and a person. The level of training I received is unmatched and I really don’t know where I would be without it.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PRE-GAME MEAL?
Grilled chicken and pasta.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RINK TO PLAY IN & WHY?
The UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex is my favorite rink to play in because we always had a really good record at home and we knew it was very important to defend our home ice.
WHAT IS YOU LEAST FAVORITE RINK TO PLAY IN & WHY?
My least favorite rink is in Merritt because it is 2/3 the size of a normal ice surface.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR CURRENT PPE PLAYERS ON HOW TO REACH THEIR GOALS OR ANY ADVICE FOR CURRENT PPE PLAYERS?
Listen to your coaches and trainers they know what they are talking about and at the end of the day they just want you to get better. You have the best facility in the country so take advantage of it, everyday is an opportunity to get better. Most importantly if things aren’t going your way don’t use excuses, just put your head down and work. Those who work the hardest will always surpass those who don’t no matter the skill level.
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