The ECHL on Monday announced the following fine and suspensions.
Idaho’s Moroz suspended
Idaho’s Mitch Moroz has been suspended for one game as a result of his actions in ECHL Game #296, Utah at Idaho, on Dec. 8.
Moroz receives an automatic one-game suspension under Rule #46.12 as the result of being assessed a minor penalty for instigating in the final five minutes of regulation.
Rapid City’s Klotz fined, suspended
Rapid City’s Garrett Klotz has been suspended for five games and fined an undisclosed as a result of his actions in ECHL Game #308, Rapid City at Wichita, on Dec. 9.
Klotz was assessed a game misconduct for aggressor under Rule #46.2 at 7:39 of the second period. He is fined and suspended under Rule #28 – Supplementary Discipline.
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.
We have a trade to announce. The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Henrik Samuelsson from the Arizona Coyotes for another forward, Mitch Moroz. Samuelsson is a former 2012 first round pick (27th overall), selected just five spots ahead of Moroz (32nd). Both were members of the 2014...
I don't care if this isn't snowboarding. My birthday's tomorrow and this is the best gift ever! My boys just won the WHL cup!!!! I supported them for the past three seasons and was there when they won the cup in 2012 (i still have the ticket and it was on my birthday) and was there last night in game 6. These boys deserve this. They've worked so hard all season and i'm so proud of them! Next is the Memorial Cup. We #TookItBack tonight!
4/26/14 : Mitch Moroz holds Kristians Pelss’ jersey in salute to their teammate who passed away over the summer after the Edmonton Oil Kings beat Medicine Hat 4-3. This win makes them the WHL Eastern Conference winners for the third year in a row. #PlayForPelss
