Mark Mitera

Mark Mitera
Born	October 22, 1987 (1987-10-22) (age 24) Royal Oak, Michigan
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL team (P) Cur. team	Montreal Canadiens Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL)
NHL Draft	19th overall, 2006 Anaheim Ducks
Playing career	2009–present

Mark Mitera (born October 22, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing with the Hamilton Bulldogs in the American Hockey League (AHL). Mitera was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round, 19th overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

After four seasons with the Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), Mitera signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ducks on March 30, 2009.^[1] During his final season with Michigan, Mitera tore his ACL and underwent successful surgery. He returned to the Wolverines lineup and finished the season with one goal and two assists in eight games.

Montreal Canadiens

He was traded to the Montreal Canadiens on July 15, 2011 for Mathieu Carle.

Awards and honors

• CCHA Second All-Star Team (2008)^[2]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2003–04	U.S. National Team Development Program	USDP		59	4	19	23	91		7	0	2	2	10
2004–05	U.S. National Team Development Program	USDP		61	7	16	23	123		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	University of Michigan	CCHA		39	0	10	10	59		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	University of Michigan	CCHA		41	1	17	18	52		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	University of Michigan	CCHA		43	2	21	23	60		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	University of Michigan	CCHA		8	1	2	3	4		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Iowa Chops	AHL		5	0	2	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		5	0	0	0	6		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Bakersfield Condors	ECHL		36	3	11	14	62		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Abbotsford Heat	AHL		27	0	3	3	12		13	0	2	2	9
2010–11	Syracuse Crunch	AHL		71	6	16	22	50		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				108	6	21	27	70		13	0	2	2	9

References

1. ^ "Ducks sign defenseman Mitera". Anaheim Ducks. 2009-03-30. http://ducks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=469643. Retrieved 2010-08-18. 
2. ^ National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 318. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4. 

External links

• Mark Mitera's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

Preceded by Bobby Ryan

Anaheim Ducks first round draft pick 2006

Succeeded by Logan MacMillan

Persondata
Name	Mitera, Mark
Alternative names
Short description	American ice hockey player
Date of birth	October 22, 1987
Place of birth	Royal Oak, Michigan
Date of death
Place of death