Moroz returns to Steelheads

BOISE, Idaho –Forward Mitch Moroz returns for the third season with the Idaho Steelheads, agreeing to terms for the 2019-20 season.

The Steelheads are the ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League and the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League.

Moroz, 25, played in 42 games during the 2018-19 season, posting 21 points (5g-16a) with 214 penalty minutes and a +8 rating. The Calgary, Alberta native made his season debut on Nov. 23 and has logged 64 games over his two seasons with the Steelheads, tallying 33 points (10g-23a) with 302 penalty minutes and a +7 rating.

Over the last two seasons, Moroz has been known as both an emotional leader on the ice and a community activist off the ice, taking the time away from hockey to give back to the Boise community. Last season, he was the most active in the Boise community, earning the Bill Campbell Community Service Award as the player who embodied the spirit of Bill Campbell and worked to make the Treasure Valley a better place. His activation with fans and members of the community come from a rooted family value of being community minded, and his emotional connection has provided a source of wisdom and engagement for local youth and fans.

Prior to joining the Steelheads, Moroz played three seasons in the AHL between the Oklahoma City Barons, Bakersfield Condors and Tucson RoadRunners, totaling 28 points (14g-14a) with 314 penalty minutes through 147 games beginning in the 2014-15 season. He also played for the Western Hockey League's Edmonton Oil Kings before his professional career, boasting 123 points (64g-59a) with 429 penalty minutes in 213 games from 2009-14. He was an alternate captain in 2013-14 and was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.