Luke Moffatt

Luke Moffatt
Born	(1992-06-11) June 11, 1992 (age 32) Paradise Valley, Arizona
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Position	Right winger
Shot	Right
Played for	Frölunda HC Storhamar Dragons Newcastle North Stars HC Gherdëina Chamonix-Morzine Manchester Storm
NHL draft	197th overall, 2010 Colorado Avalanche
Playing career	2014–2019

Luke Moffatt (born June 11, 1992) is an American former professional ice hockey forward who last played for the Manchester Storm in the EIHL. ^[1] Moffatt was drafted 197th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Moffatt was born in Paradise Valley, Arizona. He completed School at Pioneer High while remaining in Ann Arbor, Michigan to play junior hockey in the U.S. National Development Team Program. In his two years within the USA Hockey program, Moffatt competed in several tournaments and scored 15 points in 28 games during the 2009–10 season while in the United States Hockey League. After committing to play collegiate hockey with the University of Michigan, Moffatt was the Colorado Avalanche's last pick selected in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, 197th overall. ^[2]

In his sophomore season with the Michigan Wolverines in 2011–12, Moffatt was named to the CCHA All-Tournament Team in compiling 16 points in 40 contests. While on scholarship throughout his collegiate career he improved upon his goal scoring totals each year and in his senior season was honored by the Wolverines with the Carl Isaacson Award as the team's best student-athlete. ^[3] After completing his tenure with the University of Michigan in the 2013–14 season, Moffatt was not offered a contract by the Colorado Avalanche.

As a free agent, Moffatt opted to pursue his professional abroad, signing an initial try-out contract with top level club, Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League on September 3, 2015. ^[4] He made the Indians opening night roster realising his professional debut to begin the 2014–15 season. After 10 games with Frölunda, registering 2 assists, his trial period ended and he was not offered an extension. On October 17, 2014, Moffatt moved to Norway, agreeing to terms for the remainder of the year with the Storhamar Dragons of the GET-ligaen. ^[5] In 33 games, Moffatt established himself on the top scoring line with the Dragons and scored at better than a point-per-game with 44. Moffatt scored 14 points in 16 post-season games as the Dragons lost a Championship game 7 final to the Stavanger Oilers. Moffatt opted to continue playing in the off-season, enjoying an extended playing-holiday in Australia after agreeing to terms with the Newcastle North Stars of the Australian Ice Hockey League. ^[6] He dominated in scoring with the North Stars, compiling 65 points in just 21 games.

On July 14, 2015, Moffatt continued his European venture by agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with HC Gherdëina of the Italian Serie A. ^[7] Alongside fellow former Avalanche draft pick, Justin Mercier, Moffatt played on the top-line with Gherdëina, leading the Italian club with 53 points in 42 games in the 2015–16 season.

Upon leaving Italy, Moffatt continued his European career, signing as a free agent with the newly formed Chamonix-Morzine Pioneers of the Ligue Magnus on August 4, 2016. ^[8]

On June 2, 2017, Moffatt's signing for Manchester Storm on a one-year basis was announced by the club. ^[9] Moffatt enjoyed two seasons with the Storm, leading the club with 128 points through 113 games before opting to conclude his professional career by announcing his retirement following the 2018–19 season. ^[10]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2008–09	U.S. National Development Team	NAHL		42	17	10	27	30		9	0	3	3	4
2009–10	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		28	5	10	15	22		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Univ. of Michigan	CCHA		36	5	8	13	12		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Univ. of Michigan	CCHA		40	6	10	16	29		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Univ. of Michigan	CCHA		38	8	13	21	14		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Univ. of Michigan	B1G		34	13	12	25	8		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Frölunda HC	SHL		10	0	2	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Storhamar Dragons	GET		33	20	24	44	26		16	6	8	14	4
2015	Newcastle North Stars	AIHL		21	33	32	65	32		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	HC Gherdëina	ITL		42	19	34	53	22		5	2	3	5	4
2016–17	Chamonix-Morzine	FRA		42	15	16	31	38		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Manchester Storm	EIHL		56	34	32	66	73		2	0	0	0	2
2018–19	Manchester Storm	EIHL		57	20	42	62	76		—	—	—	—	—
SHL totals				10	0	2	2	0		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2010	United States	WJC18			7	2	1	3	2
Junior totals					7	2	1	3	2

References

1. "Welcome to the Storm Luke Moffatt". Manchester Storm. 2017-06-02. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
2. "Avs select eight players at 2010 Entry Draft". Colorado Avalanche. 2010-06-26. Retrieved 2010-06-26.
3. "Luke Moffatt player profile". Michigan Wolverines. 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
4. "International Element" (in Swedish). Frölunda HC. 2014-09-03. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
5. "Storhamar Dragons welcome American Moffatt" (in Norwegian). Storhamar Dragons. 2014-10-17. Retrieved 2014-10-17.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
6. "North Stars' new import flies in on game day". Newcastle Herald. 2015-04-25. Retrieved 2015-04-25.
7. "Gherdeina complete deal with American Luke Moffatt" (in Italian). HC Gherdëina. 2015-07-14. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
8. "Two attackers and a defenseman reinforce Pioneers" (in French). Chamonix-Morzine.com. 2016-08-04. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
9. "Moffat make five signings for Manchester". Manchester Storm. 2017-06-02. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
10. Manchester Storm (2019-04-11). "Luke Moffatt announces his retirement". Instagram . Retrieved 2019-04-11.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database