Career
Before playing in the NHL, Moreau played parts of four seasons with the Niagara Falls Thunder and one season with the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
He was drafted 14th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2004 NHL entry draft. On October 5, 1996, Moreau made his NHL debut in a 4–0 win against the Washington Capitals. He was sent down to play for the Blackhawks' IHL-affiliate Indianapolis Ice. He was later called back up. On April 12, he recorded his first NHL career point, assisting on a Steve Dubinsky goal in a 5–3 loss against the Detroit Red Wings. On April 12, Moreau scored his first NHL career goal against Jim Carey in a 5–2 win against the Washington Capitals.
On March 20, 1999, the Blackhawks traded Moreau along with Chad Kilger, Daniel Cleary and Christian Laflamme to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Boris Mironov, Dean McAmmond and Jonas Elofsson. On September 3, 2003, Moreau signed a four-year contract to stay with the Oilers. He helped the Oilers when they went on a run in the playoffs. They defeating the Detroit Red Wings, San Jose Sharks, and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. The were eventually defeated four games to three by the Carolina Huricanes in the Final. On October 6, 2006, Moreau signed a four-year contract to stay with the Oilers. On October 2, 2007, the Oilers announced Moreau as their new captain. On June 18, 2009, Ethan Moreau was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for his leadership qualities both on and off the ice.
On June 30, 2010, Moreau was claimed off waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets. He played 37 games with the Blue Jackets, scoring 1 goal and recording 5 assists.
On August 20, 2011, he signed a one-year, $600,000 contract to join the Los Angeles Kings. He played 28 games with the Kings, scoring 1 goal and recording 3 assists.
On June 20, 2012, he retired from playing professional ice hockey and became part of the scouting staff for the Montreal Canadiens.
