Mark Mitera

Mark Mitera (born October 22, 1987) is an American former professional ice hockey player. Mitera was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round, 19th overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He last played for the Reading Royals of the ECHL in 2012–13.

Mark Mitera
Born (1987-10-22) October 22, 1987
Royal Oak, MI, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for Iowa Chops
San Antonio Rampage
Abbotsford Heat
Syracuse Crunch
Hamilton Bulldogs
Grand Rapids Griffins
NHL Draft 19th overall, 2006
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 20092013

Playing career

Mitera joined the University of Michigan for the 2005-06 season after playing two seasons with the U.S. National Team Development Program.[1]

During his final season with Michigan, Mitera tore his ACL and underwent successful surgery.[2] He returned to the Wolverines lineup and finished the season with one goal and two assists in eight games. 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.[3]

On July 15, 2011, Mitera was traded by the Ducks to the Montreal Canadiens for Mathieu Carle.[4] On January 10, 2013, Mitera signed for the remainder of the 2012–13 season with the Reading Royals of the ECHL.[5]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2003–04 U.S. NTDP U18 NAHL 422131569
2004–05 U.S. NTDP U18 NAHL 1626832
2005–06 University of Michigan CCHA 390101059
2006–07 University of Michigan CCHA 411171852
2007–08 University of Michigan CCHA 432212360
2008–09 University of Michigan CCHA 81234
2008–09 Iowa Chops AHL 50222
2009–10 San Antonio Rampage AHL 50006
2009–10 Bakersfield Condors ECHL 363111462
2009–10 Abbotsford Heat AHL 2703312 130229
2010–11 Syracuse Crunch AHL 716162250
2011–12 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 753101348
2012–13 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 20000
2012–13 Reading Royals ECHL 352141618 19210124
AHL totals 18593140118 130229

Awards and honors

Award Year
College
All-CCHA Second Team 2007–08 [6]
CCHA All-Tournament Team 2008 [7]

References

  1. "Checking In with Mark Mitera". mgoblue.com. September 20, 2005. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  2. Auerbach, Nicole (January 14, 2009). "Mitera returns to ice, discusses rehabilitation process". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  3. "Ducks sign defenseman Mitera". Anaheim Ducks. March 30, 2009. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
  4. "Montreal Canadiens deal Mathieu Carle to Anaheim Ducks for Mark Mitera". NHL.com. July 15, 2011. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  5. "Royals sign free agent defenseman Mitera". oursportscentral.com. January 10, 2013. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  6. "All-CCHA Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
  7. "2012–13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Bobby Ryan
Anaheim Ducks first round draft pick
2006
Succeeded by
Logan MacMillan
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