Ivan Morozov

Ivan Dmitriyevich Morozov (; born 5 May 2000) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for HC Spartak Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected 61st overall in the second round of the 2018 NHL entry draft by the Vegas Golden Knights.

Playing career During the 2019–20 campaign, Morozov continued to develop as a key player for SKA Saint Petersburg. Recognizing his growth and potential, the club extended his commitment by offering him a new two-year contract. Morozov officially signed the extension on January 29, 2020.

In the 2021–22 season, Morozov tallied 4 goals and 8 points over 17 games with SKA before being traded to HC Sochi on December 27, 2021, for the rest of the season. With more responsibilities and playing time at Sochi, he contributed 1 goal and 3 points in only 5 games.

On April 26, 2022, Morozov inked a two-year entry-level deal with the Vegas Golden Knights. Soon after, he joined their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights, on a professional try-out contract to complete the remainder of the 2021–22 AHL season.

After spending the entire season with the Henderson Silver Knights, Morozov arranged a return to the KHL for the 2023–24 campaign, joining HC Spartak Moscow on loan from the Golden Knights on July 10, 2023. He later committed to Spartak by signing a two-year contract extension on June 17, 2024. Entering the 2025–26 season, Morozov was suspended indefinitely for doping, with unconfirmed reports that he had tested positive for cocaine use.

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 2024–25 Spartak Moscow KHL 64 19 31 50 34 12 5 7 12 8 2025–26 Spartak Moscow KHL 44 11 17 28 49 5 2 3 5 2 KHL totals 250 64 101 165 152 49 12 23 35 57

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