John Marino

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John Marino
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Marino with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019
Born (1997-05-21) May 21, 1997 (age 27)
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		 Utah Hockey Club
Pittsburgh Penguins
New Jersey Devils
NHL draft 154th overall, 2015
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2019–present

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

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Personal life

Marino was the second of two sons born on May 21, 1997, in Easton, Massachusetts, U.S., [1] to parents Jen and Paul II. [2] Both Marino and his twin brother Paul III weighed over seven pounds, leading doctors to believe one of them would be born with a condition. [3] After Paul III was born with bowed legs, a doctor at Boston Children's Hospital suggested their parents enroll him in hockey lessons. [4] This was because the stride needed for hockey could allow a natural process for his legs to straighten. Jen and Paul II thus decided to enroll both of their sons in hockey lessons at nearly two years old. [2]

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. [5] He scored his first collegiate goal on October 28, 2016 against Arizona State. [6] In 2016–17, Marino was named Second Team All-Ivy League. [7]

Marino defending against Carl Hagelin in February 2020 John Marino and Carl Hagelin - 2020 - All-Pro Reels (49479183153).jpg
Marino defending against Carl Hagelin in February 2020

Professional (2019–present)

Pittsburgh Penguins

On July 26, 2019, Marino was acquired by the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a sixth round pick. [8] On August 8, 2019, he left the college ranks as he was signed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins. [9]

Marino made his NHL debut on October 8, 2019, in Pittsburgh's game against the Winnipeg Jets. [10] He scored his first NHL goal on November 4, against Jaroslav Halak of the Boston Bruins. [11] On February 6, 2020, in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Marino sustained a broken cheekbone after getting hit in the face by a puck from a slapshot by Lightning’ captain Steven Stamkos. [12] This injury would cause Marino to miss the next 11 games.

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. [13] On January 3, 2021, Marino signed a six-year, $26.4 million contract extension with the Penguins. [14]

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. [15]

Utah Hockey Club

On June 29, 2024, the Devils traded Marino and a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Utah Hockey Club in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick, and a 2025 second-round pick. [16]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2012–13 South Shore Kings EJHL 37331341260336
2012–13South Shore Kings EmJHL 394313512—————
2013–14South Shore Kings USPHL 34611171650222
2014–15South Shore KingsUSPHL49424284250226
2015–16 Tri–City Storm USHL 565253043110226
2016–17 Harvard University ECAC 352131524—————
2017–18 Harvard UniversityECAC332141610—————
2018–19 Harvard UniversityECAC33381120—————
2019–20 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 56620262040112
2020–21 Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL5231013860006
2021–22 Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL81124252370112
2022–23 New Jersey Devils NHL644141820120440
2023–24 New Jersey DevilsNHL754212541—————
NHL totals32818891071122906610

Awards and honours

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

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  2. 1 2 Crechiolo, Michelle (July 20, 2022). "Marino: Brother in a Time of Adversity". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  3. ↑ Vensel, Matt (October 21, 2019). "How his twin brother, a doctor and Kevin Stevens helped get John Marino to the Penguins". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on October 23, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  4. ↑ Nesbitt, Stephen J. (January 14, 2020). "John Marino didn't come out of nowhere, and here's the dented dryer to prove it". The Athletic. Archived from the original on September 29, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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  6. ↑ "Special Teams Success Drives No. 13/13 Men's Hockey Past Arizona State, 7-0". Harvard. October 28, 2016.
  7. ↑ "No. 2/2 Men's Hockey Sweeps Ivy League Yearly Awards". Harvard. March 2, 2017.
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  11. ↑ "Homecoming King". NHL.com. 30 September 2023.
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  15. ↑ "Marino Acquired by Devils". NHL.com. July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
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