John Marino
John Marino | |
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| Born | May 21, 1997 Easton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Professional ice hockey defenseman |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Playing for Utah Mammoth in the NHL; drafted 154th overall by Edmonton Oilers in 2015 NHL Entry Draft |
John Marino (born May 21, 1997) is a professional American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Utah Mammoth in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 154th overall by the Edmonton Oilers during the 2015 NHL entry draft.
Personal life
Marino entered the world in Easton, Massachusetts, born to parents Jen and Paul II. He has a twin brother named Paul III. Both twins weighed more than seven pounds at birth, which led medical professionals to consider potential health complications. Paul III was diagnosed with bowed legs, and a physician at Boston Children's Hospital suggested hockey as a therapeutic activity to help correct his leg alignment through its natural skating motion. As a result, both siblings began skating lessons before reaching two years of age.
Amateur
Before being drafted in the fifth round, 154th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Marino competed in junior hockey with the South Shore Kings of the United States Premier Hockey League. Following a season with the Tri-City Storm in the United States Hockey League (USHL), he committed to playing collegiate hockey at Harvard University, competing in the ECAC conference.
During his tenure at Harvard from 2016 through 2019, Marino netted his first college goal on October 28, 2016, facing off against Arizona State. His performance in the 2016–17 season earned him a spot on the Second Team All-Ivy League.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Marino was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 26, 2019, in return for a sixth-round draft selection. Shortly thereafter, on August 8, 2019, he inked a two-year entry-level contract with Pittsburgh.
He debuted in the NHL on October 8, 2019, playing against the Winnipeg Jets, and scored his inaugural NHL goal on November 4 against Jaroslav Halak of the Boston Bruins. On February 6, 2020, Marino suffered a fractured cheekbone after being struck by a puck from Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, which sidelined him for 11 games.
In preparation for the 2021–22 NHL season, Marino engaged in training sessions alongside teammate Brian Dumoulin in Boston that combined skating drills with gym workouts. On January 3, 2021, he secured a six-year contract extension valued at $26.4 million with the Penguins.
New Jersey Devils
On July 16, 2022, Marino was traded from Pittsburgh to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for defenseman Ty Smith and a third-round pick in the 2023 draft.
Utah Hockey Club
The Devils traded Marino along with a fifth-round pick in 2024 to the Utah Hockey Club on June 29, 2024. In return, New Jersey received second-round selections for both the 2024 and 2025 drafts.
Career statistics
2023–24 NHL season New Jersey Devils NHL 75 4 21 25 41 — — — — — 2024–25 NHL seasonUtah Mammoth NHL 35 1 13 14 2 — — — — —| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| 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 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 56 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2020–21 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 52 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
| 2021–22 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 81 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2022–23 NHL season | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 64 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||
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