Mitch
Marner
Canada
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Ice Hockey
Date of birth | May 5, 1997 |
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Birthplace | Thornhill, Vaughan, Canada |
Age | 29 |
Nationality | Canada |
Career start | 2012 |
Disciplines | Hockey |
Mitch Marner was born in Markham, Ontario, and has been one of the NHL’s most electrifying players since he entered the league. He cemented his status as a rising star during his tenure in the OHL with the London Knights, racking up 301 points in 184 total games. In the 2015-16 season, he posted 116 points in just 57 games and helped lead the Knights to an OHL Championship and a Memorial Cup victory, securing MVP honours in both.
In 2015, Mitch achieved his dream when the Toronto Maple Leafs selected him fourth overall in the NHL Draft. He tallied an impressive 61 points in his rookie season, which included breaking a 73-year club record with 42 assists in 77 games. Over the past several seasons, Mitch has consistently ranked among the league’s top playmakers, hitting a career-high in points with 99 in the 2022-23 season and setting a franchise record with a 30-game point streak in 2023.
Some of Marner’s early accolades include being named an NHL All-Star on three occasions, a nomination for the Ted Lindsay Award in 2022, and representing Canada on the international stage, including the World Juniors and World Championships.
But beyond the stats, Marner has exhilarating creativity on the ice and is regularly praised for his defensive contributions and leadership. Off the ice, Mitch is active in charity work through his Marner Assist Foundation. His raw talent and skill, determination, and connection to fans make him a true hometown hero and one of hockey’s most elite players.
Mitch was named to Canada’s roster for the Four Nations Face-Off in February 2025. As one of Canada's best players all tournament, Mitch capped it all off by assisting on the winning goal in overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States, adding to the lore of the rivalry between the two nations. Mitch also achieved a career-high in points during the 2024-25 NHL season, tallying 75 assists and a total of 102 points.
Most recently, Mitch represented Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, finishing the tournament with 5 points in 6 games and helping lead Canada to a hard-fought silver medal.
Now with the Vegas Golden Knights, Mitch's sights are set on the remainder of the 2025/26 NHL season.
Mitch Marner Milestones:
-- 2026: Silver Medal -- Team Canada -- Winter Olympic Games (Milano Cortina, Italy)
-- 2025: Career High in Points with 102
-- 2025: Gold Medal - Team Canada - Four Nations Face-Off (Boston, Massachusetts)
-- 2025: Recorded 500th career assist in the NHL (Seattle, Washington)
-- 2024: Selected to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game
-- 2023: New career-high of 99 points in a season
-- 2021: Recorded 300th career NHL point
-- 2020: Selected to the 2020 NHL All-Star Game
-- 2019: Signed six-year contract with Maple Leafs and named alternate captain
-- 2017: 2016-2017 NHL All-Rookie Team
-- 2016: Canadian Hockey League Player of the Year
-- 2014: Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup - 1st Place (Břeclav, Czech Republic/Piešťany, Slovakia)
Marner racked up 42 assists during his rookie season with the Maple Leafs
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Taking a break during a training session
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In 2019, Marner was named alternate captain aged just 22
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