Ivan Morozov (ice hockey) explained

Ivan Dmitriyevich Morozov (ru|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]

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 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

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

Notes and References

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