Grizzlies Forward Danny Dzhaniyev Named ECHL Rookie of the Month
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Grizzlies Forward Danny Dzhaniyev Named ECHL Rookie of the Month

Published on April 2, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


SHREWSBURY, N.J. - Utah Grizzlies' forward Danny Dzhaniyev has been named the Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month for March.

Dzhaniyev scored six goals and added eight assists for 14 points in 11 games during the month.

The 23-year-old had at least one point in eight of his 11 games, while posting multiple points five times. He had three assists on March 7 at Cincinnati and notched his second hat trick of the season on March 15 against Tulsa. Dzhaniyev was named ECHL Player of the Week for the week ending March 15 after recording seven points (6g-1a) in three games.

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Dzhaniyev leads ECHL rookies with 43 assists and 66 points, which are tied for third and tied for second overall in the league respectively, while his 260 shots on goal are tied for the most in the league.

Prior to turning pro, Dzhaniyev recorded 93 points (34g-59a) in 146 career games at Penn State University and 47 points (24g-23a) in 98 career games in the United States Hockey League with Dubuque and the U.S National Under-17 and Under 18 Teams.

It's the second straight month where a Grizzlies forward has won the ECHL Rookie of the Month award. Reilly Connor was the winner for February 2026. Dzhaniyev is the ninth Grizzlies skater to win the league's Rookie of the Month award.

The Grizzlies homestand continues vs Wichita on April 3-4. Face-off both nights are at 7:10 pm and tickets are available at utahgrizzlies.com or by calling (801) 988-8000.

Grizzlies Rookie of the Month Winners

Danny Dzhaniyev - March 2026.

Reilly Connors - February 2026.

Brandon Cutler - November 2021.

Matthew Boucher - March 2021.

J.T. Henke - December 2018.

Austin Ortega - February 2018.

Ralph Cuddemi - January 2017.

Rob Hennigar - March 2009.

Tyler Haskins - February 2008.

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