Mitch
Marner
Canada
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Ice Hockey
Date of birth | May 5, 1997 |
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Birthplace | Thornhill, Vaughan, Canada |
Age | 28 |
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.
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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