The Utah Mammoth announced this week that they have reached an agreement with Vadim Moroz, a 22‑year‑old forward from Minsk, to a two‑year, entry‑level contract. The deal, first reported by local sports outlets, marks the latest step in a rapid rise for the Belarusian prospect.
A KHL Star’s Transition to North America
Moroz arrives after a breakout season with Dinamo Minsk in the KHL, where he posted 14 goals, 15 assists and 29 points in 54 games. His performance earned him a spot in the 2026 KHL All‑Star Game and a nomination for Forward of the Week after a three‑goal outing on March 10, 2025.
The Minsk native had previously set personal bests in the 2024‑25 campaign, recording 26 goals, 18 assists and 44 points while posting a plus/minus rating of +18 across 54 games. That season also saw him net his first career KHL hat trick at the age of 20, a milestone that underscored his offensive potential.
Selected by the Arizona Coyotes in the third round of the 2023 NHL Draft, Moroz has been a teammate of fellow prospect Yegor Borikov since the 2022‑23 season. The two players will now navigate the transition to North American ice under the guidance of the Mammoth’s development staff.
The two‑year term provides the forward with a clear pathway to prove himself at the professional level in the AHL, where the Mammoth’s developmental affiliate will serve as a testing ground. If the adjustment goes smoothly, a call‑up to the NHL could follow, potentially opening a door for the Coyotes to explore a future contract.