John Marino

John Marino (born May 21, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins 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 2020
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 Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL Draft 154th overall, 2015
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2019–present

Playing career

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]

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]

On January 3, 2021, Marino signed a six-year, $26.4 million contract extension with the Penguins.

Personal life

Marino has a twin brother, Paul Marino III.[8]

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
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
NHL totals 56 6 20 26 20 4 0 1 1 2

Awards and honours
Award Year
USHL
Clark Cup (Tri-City Storm) 2016
College
All-Ivy League Second Team 2017

References
  1. "John Marino". Harvard.
  2. "Special Teams Success Drives No. 13/13 Men's Hockey Past Arizona State, 7-0". Harvard. October 28, 2016.
  3. "No. 2/2 Men's Hockey Sweeps Ivy League Yearly Awards". Harvard. March 2, 2017.
  4. "Edmonton Oilers trade marginal prospect John Marino for a draft pick | Edmonton Journal". July 26, 2019.
  5. "Penguins sign John Marino to a two-year, entry-level contract". Pittsburgh Penguins. August 8, 2019. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  6. "Jets storm past Penguins, end 18-game skid in Pittsburgh". NHL.com.
  7. "Homecoming King". NHL.com.
  8. "How his twin brother, a doctor and Kevin Stevens helped get John Marino to the Penguins". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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