John Marino

John Marino (born May 21, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers, 154th overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

John Marino
Marino with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019
Born (1997-05-21) May 21, 1997
Easton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams
New Jersey Devils
Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL Draft 154th overall, 2015
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2019present

Playing career

Amateur

Marino played junior hockey with the South Shore Kings in the United States Premier Hockey League before he was selected in the fifth-round, 154th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. After a single season with the Tri-City Storm in the United States Hockey League (USHL), he committed to a collegiate career with Harvard University of the ECAC.

Marino played college hockey at Harvard from 2016 to 2019.[1] He scored his first collegiate goal on October 28, 2016 against Arizona State.[2] In 2016–17, Marino was named Second Team All-Ivy League.[3]

Marino defending against Carl Hagelin in 2020

Pittsburgh Penguins

On July 26, 2019, Marino was acquired by the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a sixth round pick.[4] On August 8, 2019, he left the college ranks as he was signed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins.[5]

Marino made his NHL debut on October 8, 2019, in Pittsburgh's game against the Winnipeg Jets.[6] He scored his first NHL goal on November 4, 2019 against the Boston Bruins. [7]

Prior to the start of the 2021–22 season, Marino trained with Brian Dumoulin in Boston. Together, they would skate before working out at the home gym in Dumoulin's garage in Charlestown.[8] On January 3, 2021, Marino signed a six-year, $26.4 million contract extension with the Penguins.[9]

New Jersey Devils

On July 16, 2022, Marino was traded by the Penguins to the New Jersey Devils in return for Ty Smith and a 2023 third-round pick.[10]

Personal life

Marino has a twin brother.[11]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2012–13 South Shore Kings EJHL 37 3 31 34 12 6 0 3 3 6
2012–13 South Shore Kings EmJHL 39 4 31 35 12
2013–14 South Shore Kings USPHL 34 6 11 17 16 5 0 2 2 2
2014–15 South Shore Kings USPHL 49 4 24 28 42 5 0 2 2 6
2015–16 Tri–City Storm USHL 56 5 25 30 43 11 0 2 2 6
2016–17 Harvard University ECAC 35 2 13 15 24
2017–18 Harvard University ECAC 33 2 14 16 10
2018–19 Harvard University ECAC 33 3 8 11 20
2019–20 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 56 6 20 26 20 4 0 1 1 2
2020–21 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 52 3 10 13 8 6 0 0 0 6
2021–22 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 81 1 24 25 23 7 0 1 1 2
2022–23 New Jersey Devils NHL 64 4 14 18 20 12 0 4 4 0
NHL totals 253 14 68 82 71 29 0 6 6 10

Awards and honours

Award Year
USHL
Clark Cup champion 2016
College
All-Ivy League Second Team 2017

References

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