Moran played senior hockey in Manitoba with the Winnipeg Winnipegs in 1919-20 and the Brandon Elks in 1920-21. He turned pro in 1921-22 with the Regina Capitals of the Western Canada Hockey League, playing with them through the 1923-24 season. In 1924 he was traded to the Vancouver Maroons where he played for two seasons. When the Maroons and their league folded in 1926, Moran was sold to the Boston Bruins. He was then traded to the Montreal Canadiens for Billy Coutu. Moran played 12 games for the Canadiens and then played in the minor pros for the balance of the 1926-27 season.