SCHENECTADY, N.Y. -National Hockey League and World Hockey Association veteran George Morrison has joined the Union College women's hockey staff as a volunteer assistant coach, announced by first-year Head Coach Claudia Asano. Morrison most recently coached in the Capital District as a volunteer assistant coach with the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's men's program.

"I am thrilled that George has joined our staff," said Asano. "He brings a tremendous amount knowledge both from his playing career -pro and college - and his lifelong study of the game of hockey. His assets will further complement our efforts both on and off the ice."

Morrison played two seasons with the NHL's St. Louis Blues before splitting the remainder of his pro career with the Minnesota Fighting Saints and the Calgary Cowboys of the WHA. Morrison retired from professional hockey in 1977 with a career total 140 goals and 163 assists in 476 games spanning seven seasons.

A two-time WHA All-Star, Morrison's stick is in the Hockey Hall of Fame for scoring three goals in only 43 seconds against Vancouver.

A native of Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Morrison was a two-time All-American at the University of Denver, helping the Pioneers to the 1969 NCAA title. Morrison won the WCHA scoring title in each of his two seasons at Denver totaling 70 goals in 64 collegiate games.

Morrison, who previously served as a volunteer assistant coach under Dan Fridgen at RPI in 2004-05, is president of Overtime Sports Management Group, which concentrates on television productions and other sports related properties.