Taran Kozun

Taran Kozun (born August 29, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Coventry Blaze in the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).

Taran Kozun
Born (1994-08-29) August 29, 1994
Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
EIHL team
Former teams		 Coventry Blaze
Utah Grizzlies
Kansas City Mavericks
Pensacola Ice Flyers
Indy Fuel
Rapid City Rush
Orlando Solar Bears
Allen Americans
Wheeling Nailers
Cardiff Devils
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2015–present

Playing career

During the 2014–15 WHL season while playing with the Seattle Thunderbirds, Kozun was awarded the Del Wilson Trophy as the WHL's top goaltender and was named to the WHL Western Conference First All-Star Team.[1]

After three seasons playing with Canadian University hockey with the Saskatchewan Huskies, claiming back-to-back U Sports Goaltender of the Year accolades, Kozun returned to the professional circuit in the ECHL, joining the Kansas City Mavericks on October 28, 2020.[2] After 1 game stints with the Mavericks, Indy Fuel and Rapid City Rush, Kozun was traded by the Rush to join his brother, Tad, at the Orlando Solar Bears on February 10, 2021.[3]

In July 2021, Kozun agreed terms to join the EIHL side Cardiff Devils for the 2021–22 season.[4]

After two seasons with Cardiff, in June 2023 Kozun agreed terms to join Cardiff's league rivals Coventry Blaze for the 2023–24 season.[5]

Awards and honours
Honours Year
WHL First Team All Star (West) 2014–15 [6]
WHL Del Wilson Trophy – Goaltender of the Year 2014–15 [7]

References
  1. "WHL awards- DEL Wilson Trophy". leagueittous.com. May 8, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  2. "Taran Kozun joins KC Mavericks". Kansas City Mavericks. October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  3. "Solar Bears acquire Taran Kozun". Orlando Solar Bears. February 10, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  4. "Kozun completes goaltending duo for the Devils".
  5. "Kozun joins Blaze from Devils".
  6. "WHL announces All-Stars and Awards finalists for 2015". Western Hockey League. April 1, 2015. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  7. "Former Hawk Kozun collects WHL award". Nipawin Hawks. May 8, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
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