Ilia Morozov

Ilia Morozov is a Russian college ice hockey player for Miami University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2026 NHL entry draft.

Early life

Morozov was born in Moscow, Russia and moved to Chicago at 14 years old to pursue ice hockey.

Playing career

On 14 December 2023, Morozov signed with the Tri-City Storm of the United States Hockey League. In his first season in the United States, he recorded 33 goals and 41 assists in 49 games with the Windy City Storm, an affiliate of Tri-City Storm. During the 2024–25 season he recorded 11 goals and 11 assists in 59 regular season games.
On 17 February 2025, he signed with Miami University. During the 2025–26 season he was the youngest college ice hockey player at 17 years old.