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Morgan Frost (born May 14, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). Frost was drafted in the first round, 27th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2017 NHL entry draft.

Key Information

Growing up, Frost would accompany his father Andy, and sister Marley to Toronto Maple Leafs games, where he developed a passion for hockey. When he was 13 years old, Frost was cut from his local minor ice hockey team due to his size, but a coach for the Barrie Jr. Colts of the Eastern AAA Hockey League took him on for two seasons. Frost was then selected by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League, and had an opportunity to play with the team as a 16-year-old when Jared McCann joined the NHL, creating a vacancy on the team. Frost struggled as a rookie with his focus on goal-scoring, but soon developed into a two-way forward at the instruction of his coach Drew Bannister. This culminated in two consecutive seasons of Frost scoring 100 or more points, as well as an appearance for Canada at the 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

The Flyers traded forward Brayden Schenn in exchange for the draft selection that went to Frost, and he signed a contract with the team in August 2017. A groin injury affected Frost's performance during training camp, and he was assigned to the Phantoms to start the 2019–20 season. He was successful in Lehigh, scoring 13 goals and 29 points in 41 games, but struggled during his NHL call-up. He began the 2020–21 NHL season as a bench player for the Flyers, but his opportunity to fill in for an injured Sean Couturier was derailed by a season-ending shoulder injury.

Early life

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Frost was born on May 14, 1999, in Aurora, Ontario.[1] His mother Dana works as a personal trainer and operates a yoga and cycle studio in Aurora. His father Andy, meanwhile, served as the public address announcer for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1999 to 2016. Frost began accompanying his father to hockey games around the age of five, and he started taking notes on the game when he was 12 or 13 years old.[2] Despite watching what his father described as "a lot of mediocre and bad hockey teams" playing at the Air Canada Centre, Frost was an avid Maple Leafs fan, with his favourite player being centre Kyle Wellwood.[3]

When Frost was 13 years old, he was physically smaller and less aggressive than many of his teammates, which led to his being cut from the elite 'AAA'-level minor ice hockey team in the region, the York–Simcoe Bantams.[4] Disillusioned by the experience, Frost returned to the 'AA' minor hockey level, where he was noticed by John MacArthur, coach of the AAA Barrie Jr. Colts of the Eastern AAA Hockey League (ETA). MacArthur helped release Frost from the York–Simcoe system, and he spent the next two seasons in Barrie.[5] During the 2014–15 minor hockey season, Frost contributed 30 goals and 55 points over 30 games.[6]

Playing career

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Junior

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The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) selected Frost in the fourth round, 81st overall, of the 2015 OHL Priority Selection draft.[7] Frost did not expect to begin playing with the team that season, but when the Vancouver Canucks elected to keep Jared McCann, the Greyhounds were left without a centre, and they signed Frost to take McCann's place.[4] During his first season of junior ice hockey, Frost was solely focused on scoring goals, and coach Drew Bannister spent Frost's rookie season focusing on turning him into a two-way forward.[8] As a rookie during the 2015–16 OHL season, Frost posted seven goals and 20 assists in 65 games. The following year, he recorded 20 goals and 42 assists in 67 games, as well as eight points in 11 playoff games.[9] Most of that time was spent playing on the same line as Zachary Senyshyn; with Senyshyn, Frost learned to become a playmaker, setting up scoring opportunities for his teammate.[8]

The Greyhounds opened the 2017–18 OHL season on a 20-game winning streak, with Frost averaging two points per game.[10] In addition to serving as the Greyhounds' top-line centre, Frost was on both the power play and penalty kill squads, posting 42 goals, 112 points, and a +70 plus–minus during the regular season.[11] Frost was disappointed in his own playoff performance, however: he scored 10 goals and 19 assists in 24 games, but had a −4 plus–minus, and the Greyhounds were defeated in the finals by the Hamilton Bulldogs.[12] At the end of the season, Frost received both the Greyhounds' Top Scorer Award, as well as the Rock 101 Trophy, given to the regular season most valuable player (MVP).[13] He was also a finalist for the Red Tilson Trophy, given to the most outstanding player in the OHL.[14]

After attending training camp with the team, the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL sent Frost back to Sault Ste. Marie for the 2018–19 OHL season to further develop his defensive abilities.[15] He posted a second consecutive season of over 100 points, posting 37 goals and 71 assists in 57 games, and likely would have captured the OHL scoring title had he not served a three-game suspension for cross-checking Nick Grima of the Sarnia Sting.[16] Frost was also the first OHL skater to record 100 points in the 2018–19 season, doing so with two assists in a game against the Kitchener Rangers on February 22, 2019. The first assist in that game was also Frost's 300th career OHL point.[17] During the final series of his junior hockey career, Frost suffered a torn glenoid labrum in Game 4 of a playoff series against the Saginaw Spirit. He played through the series, registering three assists in the elimination game, but Saginaw ultimately took the series in six games. In 257 career games with the Greyhounds, Frost produced 106 goals and 204 assists.[18]

Professional

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Philadelphia Flyers (2019–2025)

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Heading into the 2017 NHL entry draft, the NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked Frost the 31st-highest prospect out of all North American skaters.[19] Prior to the draft, the Flyers traded forward Brayden Schenn to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for the 27th overall draft pick, a selection which they used on Frost.[20] Speaking about the decision, then-general manager Ron Hextall said, "There are very few guys where our whole staff likes the guy, and our whole staff liked this guy. He's an extremely intelligent player and reads the ice well. Good two-way player who showed up good in the testing."[7] Frost signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Flyers on August 3, 2017.[1]

After a groin injury limited Frost's performance during the Flyers' training camp, he was assigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Philadelphia's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, to begin the 2019–20 season. Through his first 16 games there, Frost put up five goals and seven assists.[21] The Flyers, meanwhile, entered a slump that forced coach Alain Vigneault to alter his offensive lines, and Frost was called up to the NHL on November 18, 2019, to centre a line with Travis Konecny and Claude Giroux.[22] Frost made his NHL debut the next day, picking up his first career goal in a 5–2 loss against the Florida Panthers.[23] After only two games, however, Frost entered a 16-game drought during which his only points were four assists, and he was sent back to Lehigh on December 29 to clear room on the roster for Michael Raffl, who was coming off of the injured list.[24] Shortly afterwards, Frost received an invitation to the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic as the only representative for the Phantoms.[25] Frost played a total of 41 games with the Phantoms, recording 13 goals and 29 points in the process, before the AHL season was suspended and ultimately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[26] Although Frost travelled with the Flyers to Toronto for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, he did not appear in a game.[27]

Frost battles for position with Will Borgen of the Seattle Kraken in front of the net in 2023.

Frost started the 2020–21 NHL season as a bench player for the Flyers, but received an opportunity to occupy Sean Couturier's spot as the top line centre when Couturier suffered a rib injury in the second game of the season. Vigneault chose to promote Frost to the top line, which featured Travis Konecny and Oskar Lindblom on the wings, both to give Frost an opportunity to display his proficiency and to avoid disrupting the chemistry of the other three established offensive lines.[28] Two days later, however, a hit from Jake McCabe of the Buffalo Sabres caused Frost to leave with a dislocated left shoulder.[29] On February 2, the Flyers announced that Frost would be undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in Vail, Colorado. He played in only two games that season.[30]

Frost spent the 2021 offseason rehabilitating his shoulder injury, first at the Flyers' training facility in Voorhees Township, New Jersey and later at home in Aurora, with the hope that he would make the Flyers roster out of training camp.[31] On October 6, however, Frost was one of several skaters sent to the Phantoms in a round of preseason roster cuts.[32] He scored 15 points in the first 16 games of the Phantoms' season before being called up to the Flyers on November 24 to fill a roster that had been hindered by injuries to Kevin Hayes and Derick Brassard.[33]

Calgary Flames (2025–present)

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During the 2024–25 season, his sixth with the Flyers, Frost was traded along with Joel Farabee to the Calgary Flames in exchange for Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier and two draft picks on January 30, 2025.[34]

International play

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After being overlooked in 2018, Frost was selected to play for Canada at the 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[35] He recorded a hat-trick, as well as two assists, in Canada's 14–0 win over Denmark in the preliminary rounds, and was named the Player of the Game.[36] During the tournament, Frost played on the wing rather than at his usual centre position, and he recorded four goals and four assists in five games.[37]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2015–16 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 65 7 20 27 12 12 1 2 3 0
2016–17 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 67 20 42 62 36 11 2 6 8 4
2017–18 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 67 42 70 112 56 22 10 17 27 26
2018–19 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 58 37 72 109 45 11 7 11 18 4
2019–20 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 41 13 16 29 20
2019–20 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 20 2 5 7 4
2020–21 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 2 0 0 0 0
2021–22 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 24 6 13 19 8
2021–22 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 55 5 11 16 14
2022–23 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 81 19 27 46 24
2023–24 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 71 13 28 41 22
2024–25 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 49 14 11 25 16
2024–25 Calgary Flames NHL 32 3 9 12 6
NHL totals 310 53 94 147 86

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Canada WJC 6th 5 4 4 8 12
Junior totals 5 4 4 8 12

Awards and honours

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Award Year Ref
OHL
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Top Scorer Award 2018 [13]
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Rock 101 Trophy 2018 [13]
AHL
All-Star Classic 2020 [25]

References

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from Grokipedia
Morgan Frost (born May 14, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the of the National Hockey League (NHL). Standing at 6 feet 0 inches and weighing 193 pounds, he shoots left-handed and was drafted in the first round, 27th overall, by the in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft after a standout junior career with the of the (OHL), where he amassed 310 points in 257 games, including two 100-point seasons. Frost's professional journey began with the Flyers organization, where he made his NHL debut on November 19, 2019, scoring his first career in that game. Over five-plus seasons with , he established himself as a skilled , posting a career-high 46 points (19 goals, 27 assists) in 81 games during the 2022–23 season and totaling 155 points (56 goals, 99 assists) in 327 NHL games across both teams as of November 2025. On the international stage, he represented at the 2019 , leading the team with eight points (three goals, five assists) in five games en route to a . In a significant midseason trade on January 31, 2025, Frost was dealt from the Flyers to along with forward in exchange for , , a 2025 second-round draft pick, and a 2028 seventh-round pick, providing with offensive depth. Following the trade, he signed a two-year extension with on July 3, 2025, worth $8.75 million with an average annual value of $4.375 million, securing his role as a key middle-six forward through the 2026–27 season. Known for his intelligent game-reading, agility, and edgework, Frost continues to develop as a reliable two-way centre in the NHL.

Personal background

Early life

Morgan Frost was born on May 14, 1999, in Aurora, Ontario, Canada. Aurora is a suburban town in the Greater Toronto Area, situated approximately 50 kilometers north of downtown Toronto, offering a blend of residential neighborhoods, parks, and community facilities that support youth development and recreational activities. This environment, characterized by its proximity to urban amenities while maintaining a small-town feel, influenced Frost's formative years by providing easy access to local ice rinks and sports programs. Frost's initial interest in emerged during his early childhood, around the age of five, when he began attending games with his father. He joined the Aurora Minor Hockey Association (Aurora MHA), the local organization for players, where he started in minor hockey leagues typical for Canadian suburbs, focusing on fundamental skills development. As a natural left-handed shot, Frost exhibited promising physical attributes from a young age, including agility on the ice suited to his position as a or left winger, though specific measurements like height and weight are not widely documented.

Family and influences

Morgan Frost was born into a supportive family in , where his parents, Andy and Dana Frost, played pivotal roles in nurturing his early interest in hockey. His father, Andy Frost, served as the public address announcer for the from 1999 to 2016, granting Morgan unique behind-the-scenes access to NHL games at the Air Canada Centre. This exposure allowed him to attend numerous Leafs games alongside his father and , Marley, fostering a deep passion for the sport from a young age without any direct coaching involvement from his family. Dana Frost, Morgan's mother, has been a constant source of encouragement, operating a yoga and cycle studio in the Toronto area that emphasizes and wellness. Divorced from Andy when Morgan was 10, Dana provided stability and support during his youth, instilling values of discipline and health that complemented his athletic development. The family, including sister Marley, demonstrated their close-knit dynamic by attending Morgan's NHL debut in , underscoring their ongoing role in his personal and professional journey. Post-draft, the Frost family has remained based in the Aurora-Toronto region, offering a reliable support system that has contributed to Morgan's stability amid the demands of professional hockey. This familial foundation, rooted in shared experiences at the rink and a emphasis on holistic , has been instrumental in shaping his grounded approach to the sport.

Playing career

Junior career

Morgan Frost began his major junior career with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 2015, after being selected in the fourth round, 81st overall, of the 2015 OHL Priority Selection. In his rookie season of 2015–16, he appeared in 65 games, recording 7 goals and 20 assists for 27 points while adjusting to the physical and competitive demands of major junior hockey. Frost showed steady improvement the following year, in 2016–17, where he posted 20 goals and 42 assists for 62 points in 67 games, contributing 8 points in 11 playoff contests and earning a spot in the 2017 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. Frost's development accelerated in the 2017–18 season, as he emerged as the Greyhounds' top and a league standout, leading the team with 42 goals, 70 assists, and 112 points in 67 regular-season games, along with a +70 plus-minus rating. He added 29 points in 24 playoff games to help the Greyhounds reach the OHL finals. For his performance, Frost was named to the OHL First Team and received the Greyhounds' Rock 101 Trophy as regular-season MVP, as well as the team's Top Scorer Award. The 2018–19 season saw Frost maintain his elite production, registering 37 goals and 72 assists for 109 points in 58 games despite missing time due to injury. He contributed 18 points in 11 playoff games and was again selected to the OHL First All-Star Team, while earning the Greyhounds' Rock 101 Trophy for MVP and Top Scorer honors for the second straight year. Frost's junior tenure with the Greyhounds highlighted his playmaking prowess, two-way reliability, and leadership, culminating in his selection 27th overall in the first round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the .

Professional career

Morgan Frost began his professional career in the (AHL) with the during the 2019–20 season, where he tallied 13 goals and 16 assists for 29 points in 41 games. Later that season, he earned his first NHL call-up from the and made his debut with the on November 19, 2019, against the , scoring his first career NHL goal in a 4–1 loss. Over his tenure with the Flyers from 2019 to 2025, Frost appeared in 278 games, registering 50 goals and 85 assists for 135 points, though he grappled with inconsistencies in and recurring injuries that limited his development. One of his stronger seasons came in 2023–24, when he produced 41 points (13 goals, 28 assists) in 71 games, demonstrating improved offensive contributions. To secure his role, Frost signed multiple bridge contracts with , including a one-year extension worth $800,000 in July 2022 and a two-year, $4.2 million deal with a $2.1 million average annual value in September 2023. On January 31, 2025, the Flyers traded Frost and forward Joel Farabee to the Calgary Flames in exchange for Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier, a 2025 second-round draft pick, and a 2028 seventh-round pick, marking a significant roster shakeup for both teams. Since joining the Flames, Frost has adapted quickly to his new environment. After the trade, he recorded 3 goals and 9 assists for 12 points in 32 games during the remainder of the 2024–25 season. In the 2025–26 season, as of November 16, 2025, he has posted 3 goals and 5 assists in 17 games, contributing to Calgary's middle-six forward group. On July 3, 2025, he inked a two-year contract extension with the Flames valued at $8.75 million, featuring a $4.375 million cap hit through the 2026–27 season. Recognized as a skilled center, Frost excels in playmaking and leverages his speed and agile edgework to drive offensive transitions and create chances for teammates. His time in has facilitated a redemption narrative, particularly after enduring multiple healthy scratches and benchings in that tested his confidence and consistency.

International career

World Junior Championships

Morgan Frost made his international debut with Team Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Under-20 Championship, held from , 2018, to January 5, 2019, in and , after being passed over for the 2018 selection camp. Playing a key role on the top line alongside and , Frost tallied 8 points (4 goals and 4 assists) in 5 games, leading all Canadian players in scoring and finishing fifth overall in tournament scoring. His standout contribution came in the opening 14–0 rout of on , where he scored two goals and added an assist in the first period, completed his at 1:50 of the second period, and recorded his second assist in the third period. Frost recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in the 5–1 preliminary round win over the on December 29. He had no points in the 3–2 win over on December 27 or in the 1–2 loss to on December 31, during which he received a boarding penalty that led to Russia's power-play goal. He added an assist in the 1–2 overtime quarterfinal loss to on January 2. The tournament represented Frost's first major international exposure, highlighting his playmaking vision and offensive instincts while accelerating his shift toward a professional mindset amid high-stakes competition.

Other international involvement

As of November 2025, Morgan Frost has not made any senior international appearances for Team Canada, including at the IIHF World Championships or . His international experience remains limited to junior-level competitions, with no documented participation in other youth tournaments such as the IIHF World Under-18 Championship or the prior to 2019. Frost's professional obligations in the NHL, first with the and subsequently with the following his trade in January 2025, have aligned with periods when senior international selections typically occur, such as the annual IIHF held in May after the NHL . Despite establishing himself as a regular NHL contributor—appearing in 81 games in the 2024-25 season—Frost has not been named to Hockey Canada's senior rosters, reflecting the competitive depth of Canadian forwards and the prioritization of club performance during rebuild phases for his teams. This focus on North American club hockey post-2019 has curtailed additional international exposure, though he remains eligible for future call-ups to events like the .

Career statistics and achievements

Regular season and playoff statistics

Morgan Frost has appeared in 329 NHL regular season games across his career with the and as of November 2025, accumulating 56 goals, 99 assists, and 155 points, with a rating of -37 and 98 penalty minutes. His production has shown variability, with a career point-per-game average of approximately 0.47, peaking in the 2022–23 season at 46 points in 81 games (0.57 points per game). Injuries limited him to just two games in 2020–21, while the 2024–25 season was split due to a midseason trade to on January 31, 2025.

NHL Regular Season Statistics

SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2019–20202574-3
2020–21200000
2021–22555111614-11
2022–238119274624-12
2023–247113284122+4
2024–254911142516-11
2024–25CGY3239126-6
2025–26CGY1935812+2
Total329569915598-37
Source: Compiled from NHL.com and Hockey-Reference.com In the (AHL), Frost primarily played for the early in his professional career, posting 48 points in 65 games across two seasons, with a focus on the 2019–20 and 2021–22 campaigns before his full NHL transition.

AHL Regular Season Statistics

SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2019–2041131629200
2021–2224613198-9
Total6519294828-9
Source: EliteProspects.com Frost's NHL playoff experience is limited to the 2020 qualifying round and first round with the Flyers, where he appeared in 8 games, recording 0 goals, 1 assist, 1 point, 2 penalty minutes, and a -2 rating, providing physical contributions with 12 shots on goal and 5 in a supporting role during the bubble . have not reached the postseason with Frost on the roster as of 2025. No AHL playoff statistics are recorded for Frost. Career totals include 94 shots on goal and 37 through the first 51 games of the 2024–25 season alone, highlighting his active involvement in forechecking and puck pursuit.

International statistics

Morgan Frost's international career is limited to his participation with Team Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Under-20 Championship, where he contributed significantly during the preliminary round before being a healthy scratch for the playoff games. In the tournament held in and , Frost appeared in five games, registering four goals and four assists for eight points, along with 12 penalty minutes and a plus-8 rating. His standout performance came in Canada's opening 14-0 rout of on December 26, 2018, where he recorded a and two assists.
TournamentTeamGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2019 IIHF World U20 ChampionshipCanada U20544812+8
As of November 2025, Frost's career international totals stand at five games played, four goals, four assists, and eight points, all from the 2019 tournament. No additional senior or junior international appearances have been recorded.

Awards and honors

During his junior career in the (OHL), Morgan Frost earned multiple accolades for his offensive prowess and leadership. In the 2017–18 season with the , he was named to the OHL First All-Star Team as the top , recognizing his league-leading 102 points in 57 games. That same year, Frost received the Greyhounds' award and Top Scorer honor for his dominant performance prior to being traded. Following his trade to the in January 2019, Frost continued his excellence, earning another selection to the OHL First All-Star Team for the 2018–19 season after accumulating 107 points in 58 games split between the two teams. He also participated in the 2016–17 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, showcasing his skills among top draft-eligible players, and was awarded the Ottawa 67's Rock 101 Trophy as team MVP and Top Scorer for his contributions post-trade. These honors marked Frost's breakout, highlighting his transition and impact across OHL franchises. On the international stage, Frost represented at the 2019 IIHF World Under-20 Championship, where he helped secure the gold medal with a standout tournament that included a against and eight points in five games overall. In his professional career, Frost has not yet received major NHL awards as of 2025. However, during his rookie AHL season with the in 2019–20, he was selected to the AHL All-Star Game, where he recorded three assists in skills and game events. No significant organizational honors from the or , to which he was traded in February 2025, have been reported.

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