Toronto Maple Leafs Magician
Mitchell Marner was born on May 5, 1997, in Markham, Ontario, and currently plays as a right winger for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Marner was selected fourth overall by the Maple Leafs in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in the 2016-2017 season and quickly became one of the team’s top players, known for his speed, playmaking abilities, and strong offensive skills.
Marner has received numerous accolades, including being named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2017 and the NHL All-Star Game in 2020 and 2022. He has also helped lead the Maple Leafs to multiple playoff appearances.
Marner has been a consistent point producer for the Leafs, averaging over a point per game. He has also been a clutch performer in the playoffs, scoring memorable goals and setting up his teammates. He has formed a dynamic duo with Auston Matthews, who is also one of the best players in the league. Together, they have helped the Leafs become a Stanley Cup contender. Marner and Matthews are currently linemates and have dominated the league with their speed, skill, and creativity. They are both in contention for the Hart Trophy as the most valuable player in the league. They also have a lot of fun playing together, as seen by their viral video singing along to Bon Jovi on the bench.
During the 2022/23 season, he set a new franchise record for the Toronto Maple Leafs by registering points in 23 consecutive games, scoring 11 goals and 21 assists in that time, surpassing the previous record of 18 consecutive games set by former Toronto Maple Leaf’s captain Darryl Sittler (1977/78) and Eddie Olcyzk (1989/90). He scored two goals, one short-handed and one on the power play, in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on December 3, 2022. His point streak was the ninth-longest in NHL history, tied with legends like Guy Lafleur (1978-79) and Wayne Gretzky (1988-89). He also led the team with 37 points (12 goals and 25 assists) as of December 16, 2022. However, his historic run ended on that day when he was held off the scoresheet in a 3-1 defeat by the New York Rangers. Marner was not too disappointed by the end of his streak, saying that it was hard to get points in the best league in the world.
Christian Dvorak and Matthew Tkachuk: Marner’s linemates from his junior days with the London Knights were unstoppable in the 2015-16 season, leading the OHL in scoring and winning the Memorial Cup. They still keep in touch and support each other in their NHL careers.
Minor League Career
Marner started playing hockey at a young age and developed his skills with 3 Zones Hockey School. He attended The Hill Academy and Blyth Academy in Vaughan, Ontario. He played his minor career in the Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). He won a GTHL title with the Vaughan Kings in 2011–12 and scored 86 points in 55 games with the Don Mills Flyers in 2012–13. He also joined the St. Michael’s Buzzers of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League and won a championship.
Marner was drafted by the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in the first round, 19th overall, in 2013. He chose to sign with the Knights instead of accepting a scholarship offer from the University of Michigan. He had an impressive rookie season with the Knights, recording 59 points in 64 games and finishing second in the OHL Rookie of the Year voting. He improved his numbers in his second season, scoring 44 goals and 82 assists for 126 points in 63 games. He led the league in scoring for most of the season until Dylan Strome of the Erie Otters surpassed him in the final game. He was named to the OHL First All-Star team and won the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy as the OHL’s highest-scoring right-wing player.
Marner was selected by his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, fourth overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Leafs on July 28, 2015. He returned to London for his third and final season in the OHL and had another stellar year. He scored 39 goals and 77 assists for 116 points in 57 games, leading his team to win the OHL championship and the Memorial Cup. He was named the OHL Most Outstanding Player, the CHL Player of the Year, and the Memorial Cup MVP.
Marner made his NHL debut with the Leafs in 2016–17 and has been one of their top players ever since. He has scored over 60 points in his seven seasons and reached a career-high of 99 points in 2022–23. He has also represented Canada at various international tournaments, including winning a silver medal at the 2017 World Championships.
Marner’s minor league career was a remarkable journey that prepared him for his success at the highest level of hockey. He is one of the most skilled and creative players in the NHL today and a fan favorite in Toronto.
International Play
Marner has also represented Canada internationally, winning a gold medal at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and a silver medal at the 2017 World Hockey Championship.
Personal Life
Marner is a star on the ice and off the ice. He is involved in many charitable causes and initiatives, such as donating to food banks, supporting mental health awareness, and raising funds for sick children. He is also a role model for young hockey players and fans, showing them how to play the game with passion, skill, and respect. He is one of the most popular and influential athletes in Canada and worldwide. Off the ice, Marner is known for his charitable work, including his involvement with the Marner Assist Fund, which supports children and families in need.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs (Toronto Maple Leafs Magician)
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2012–13 | Don Mills Flyers | GTHL | 55 | 41 | 45 | 86 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | St. Michael’s Buzzers | OJHL | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | London Knights | OHL | 68 | 17 | 46 | 59 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | ||
| 2014–15 | London Knights | OHL | 63 | 44 | 82 | 126 | 56 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 8 | ||
| 2015–16 | London Knights | OHL | 57 | 39 | 77 | 116 | 73 | 18 | 16 | 28 | 44 | 8 | ||
| 2016–17 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 77 | 19 | 42 | 61 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 82 | 22 | 47 | 69 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | ||
| 2018–19 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 82 | 26 | 68 | 94 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 2019–20 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 59 | 16 | 51 | 67 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 2020–21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 55 | 20 | 47 | 67 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| 2021–22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 72 | 35 | 62 | 97 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | ||
| 2022–23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 80 | 30 | 69 | 99 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 2 | ||
| NHL totals | 507 | 168 | 386 | 554 | 166 | 50 | 10 | 37 | 47 | 16 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Canada Ontario | U17 | 5th | 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2014 | Canada | IH18 |  | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | |
| 2016 | Canada | WJC | 6th | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2017 | Canada | WC |  | 10 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 8 | |
| Junior totals | 15 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 12 | ||||
| Senior totals | 10 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 8 | ||||
Awards and Honors
| Award | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| OHL | ||
| Second All-Rookie Team | 2014 | |
| OHL All-Star | 2015, 2016 | |
| First All-Star Team | 2015, 2016 | |
| Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy | 2015 | |
| Red Tilson Trophy | 2016 | |
| Robertson Cup Champion | 2016 | |
| Wayne Gretzky 99 Award | 2016 | |
| CHL | ||
| CHL Top Prospects Game | 2015 | |
| CHL Player of the Year | 2016 | |
| CHL Memorial Cup champion | 2016 | |
| Memorial Cup All-Star team | 2016 | |
| Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy | 2016 | |
| Ed Chynoweth Trophy | 2016 | |
| NHL | ||
| Rookie of the Month | January 2017 | |
| NHL All-Rookie Team | 2017 | |
| NHL All-Star Game | 2020, 2023 | |
| NHL First All-Star Team | 2021, 2022 | |
Filmography (Toronto Maple Leafs Magician)
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Justin Bieber: Seasons | Guest Appearance | |
| 2021 | All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs | Self |
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