Mitchell Marner, born May 5, 1997, is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected fourth overall by the Maple Leafs in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
During his minor career in the Durham Region and Greater Toronto Hockey League, he played for teams like the Vaughan Kings and Don Mills Flyers, displaying exceptional talent. This led him to receive a scholarship offer from the University of Michigan, however, Marner chose to sign with the London Knights of the OHL. With the Knights, Marner had an impressive rookie season and became a top prospect for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. He was ultimately selected fourth overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs and signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team.
Marner's tenure with the Maple Leafs has been fairly successful, making him a household name due to his clutch performances. His achievements include earning Rookie of the Month honors for January 2017, NHL All-Rookie Team honors in 2017, NHL First All-Star team selections in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, he has been part of three NHL All-Star games till date, with the most recent appearance coming in 2024.
Mitchell Marner's Injuries
Mitchell Marner has faced several setbacks due to injuries and health issues throughout his career. His injury history includes suffering from an ankle injury on March 9, 2024, which likely sidelined him from gameplay for a brief period. Going back in time, on February 13, 2024, Marner was reported to have been sidelined due to an illness, impacting his availability for games.
In February 2017, during his rookie season with the Maple Leafs, Marner suffered a shoulder injury while attempting to check Boone Jenner of the Columbus Blue Jackets. He missed five games due to this injury. In November 2019, Marner sustained a high ankle sprain early in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers. This injury sidelined him for four weeks, causing him to miss eleven games.
In December 2021, Marner's shoulder was injured again, this time due to a collision with teammate Jake Muzzin during practice. He missed six games as a result of this injury. In January 2022, just two games after returning from his shoulder injury, Marner was placed in COVID-19 protocol. He remained out of the lineup for eight days before returning to play.
These injuries have caused Marner to miss a total of 27 games throughout his career, impacting his availability for the Maple Leafs during various seasons. However, despite these setbacks, Marner has demonstrated resilience and determination, returning to the ice and continuing to contribute to his team's success.
FAQ's On Mitchell Marner's Injury History
A. Mitchell Marner suffered his ankle injury on March 9, 2024.
A. Mitchell Marner was sidelined due to an illness in February 2024.
A. Mitchell Marner missed six games due to his shoulder injury in December 2021.
A. Mitchell Marner won a gold medal at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.
A. Mitchell Marner led Canada in scoring alongside Dylan Strome at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championships.
