Ivan Morozov (ice hockey)

Ivan Dmitriyevich Morozov (Russian: Иван Дмитриевич Морозов; born 5 May 2000) is a Russian ice hockey forward for HC Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was drafted in the second round, 61st overall, by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.^[1]

Ivan Morozov
Born	(2000-05-05) 5 May 2000 (age 24) Verkhnyaya Salda, Russia
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Right
KHL team Former teams	Spartak Moscow HC Yugra SKA Saint Petersburg HC Sochi
National team	Russia
NHL draft	61st overall, 2018 Vegas Golden Knights
Playing career	2018–present

Playing career

During the 2019–20 season, Morozov was signed to a two-year contract extension by SKA Saint Petersburg on 29 January 2020.^[2]

In the midst of the 2021–22 season, Morozov collected 4 goals and 8 points in 17 games with SKA before he was traded to HC Sochi for the remainder of the season on 27 December 2021.^[3] In an increased role and ice-time, Morozov collected 1 goal and 3 points in just 5 games.

Morozov signed his two-year entry-level contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on April 26, 2022. Shortly afterwards, he signed a professional try-out agreement with their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights, in order to finish out the 2021–22 AHL season.^[4]

Following the 2022–23 season, having played exclusively with the Henderson Silver Knights, Morozov agreed to return to the KHL on loan by the Golden Knights in joining HC Spartak Moscow for the 2023–24 season on 10 July 2023.^[5] Morozov subsequently signed a two-year extension with Spartak on June 17, 2024.^[6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017–18	Mamonty Yugry	MHL		30	11	12	23	8		7	2	3	5	6
2017–18	HC Yugra	KHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	SKA-Varyagi im. Morozova	MHL		6	3	5	8	6		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	SKA-1946	MHL		14	10	9	19	8		10	3	9	12	6
2018–19	SKA-Neva	VHL		19	3	3	6	4		1	0	0	0	0
2018–19	SKA Saint Petersburg	KHL		11	0	0	0	0		2	0	0	0	0
2019–20	SKA-1946	MHL		3	2	1	3	0		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	SKA-Neva	VHL		10	1	5	6	10		1	1	1	2	2
2019–20	SKA Saint Petersburg	KHL		16	5	2	7	9		4	1	2	3	4
2020–21	SKA Saint Petersburg	KHL		55	13	18	31	24		15	1	6	7	33
2021–22	SKA Saint Petersburg	KHL		17	4	4	8	4		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	SKA-Neva	VHL		15	4	15	19	14		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	HC Sochi	KHL		5	1	2	3	6		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Henderson Silver Knights	AHL		1	0	0	0	0		2	0	1	1	0
2022–23	Henderson Silver Knights	AHL		58	7	11	18	53		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Spartak Moscow	KHL		37	11	27	38	27		11	3	5	8	10
KHL totals				142	34	53	87	69		32	5	13	18	47

Medal record
Representing  Russia
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
	2020 Czech Republic
	2019 United States

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2018	Russia	U18	6th		5	3	2	5	14
2019	Russia	WJC			7	1	1	2	0
2020	Russia	WJC			7	2	1	3	2
2021	ROC	WC	5th		8	1	2	3	2
Junior totals					19	6	4	10	16
Senior totals					8	1	2	3	2

References

1. "Ivan Morozov player profile". eliteprospects.com. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
2. "SKA extend contract with Ivan Morozov" (in Russian). SKA Saint Petersburg. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
3. "Ivan Morozov comes to Sochi" (in Russian). HC Sochi. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
4. "Vegas Golden Knights Sign Forward Ivan Morozov to Entry-Level Contract". NHL.com. April 26, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
5. "Ivan Morozov will continue his career in Spartak" (in Russian). HC Spartak Moscow. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
6. Gaudio, Julian (June 17, 2024). "Golden Knights Prospect Ivan Morozov Signs Contract Extension In KHL". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 17, 2024.

External links

Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database