Mark Mitera

Mark Mitera
Mark Mitera
Born	October 22, 1987 (age 36); Royal Oak, MI, USA
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	2009–2013

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.

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.

On July 15, 2011, Mitera was traded by the Ducks to the Montreal Canadiens for Mathieu Carle. On January 10, 2013, Mitera signed for the remainder of the 2012–13 season with the Reading Royals of the ECHL.^[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	—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Hamilton Bulldogs	AHL	76	3	10	13	48	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Grand Rapids Griffins	AHL	2	0	0	0	0	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Reading Royals	ECHL	35	2	14	16	18	19	2	10	12	4
AHL totals			186	9	31	40	118	13	0	2	2	9

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-CCHA Second Team	2007–08	^[3]
CCHA All-Tournament Team	2008	^[4]

References

^ "Ducks sign defenseman Mitera". Anaheim Ducks. March 30, 2009. Retrieved August 18, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^ "Royals sign free agent defenseman Mitera". oursportscentral.com. January 10, 2013. Retrieved January 10, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^ "All-CCHA Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
^ "2012-13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved April 23, 2014.

External links

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Bobby Ryan	Anaheim Ducks first round draft pick 2006	Succeeded by Logan MacMillan

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[1] "Ducks sign defenseman Mitera". Anaheim Ducks. March 30, 2009. Retrieved August 18, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

[2] "Royals sign free agent defenseman Mitera". oursportscentral.com. January 10, 2013. Retrieved January 10, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

[CHHA-3] "All-CCHA Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved July 27, 2013.

[media-4] "2012-13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved April 23, 2014.

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