Mark Fraser (ice hockey) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mark Fraser
Fraser with the Bakersfield Condors in 2017
Born	(1986-09-29) September 29, 1986 (age 38) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	235 lb (107 kg; 16 st 11 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	New Jersey Devils Toronto Maple Leafs Edmonton Oilers TPS HKm Zvolen Schwenninger Wild Wings
NHL Draft	84th overall, 2005 New Jersey Devils
Playing career	2006–2020

Mark Alexander Fraser, born on September 29, 1986, is a Canadian who used to play professional ice hockey. He was a defenceman, a player who helps protect the team's goal. Mark played for three big teams in the National Hockey League (NHL): the New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Edmonton Oilers.

Mark Fraser's Hockey Journey

Starting in Junior Hockey

Mark Fraser began his hockey career playing for the Kitchener Rangers in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). This was a junior league for younger players. In his second year, he became the team captain. This showed he was a hard worker and a leader.

Joining the NHL Draft

In 2005, the New Jersey Devils picked Mark in the NHL Entry Draft. He was the 84th player chosen overall. After his junior career, he started playing professionally. He joined the Albany River Rats in the American Hockey League (AHL) for a few games.

First Steps in Professional Hockey

Mark played his first full professional season in 2006–07 with the Lowell Devils. He also got to play seven games for the New Jersey Devils that same year. He stayed with the Lowell team until the 2009–10 season. That year, he made it onto the New Jersey Devils' main roster.

Scoring His First NHL Goal

On October 24, 2009, Mark scored his very first NHL goal. It was against Marc-André Fleury, who was the goalie for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This was a big moment in his career.

Moving to New Teams

Mark was traded a few times during his career. In December 2011, he moved to the Anaheim Ducks. Then, in February 2012, he was traded again to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played for the Maple Leafs for a while.

In 2013, Mark signed a new contract with the Maple Leafs. However, in January 2014, he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers. He continued to play defence for the Oilers.

Returning to the Devils

After playing for the Oilers, Mark became a free agent. This means he could sign with any team. In November 2014, he signed a contract with the Albany Devils, which was a team connected to the New Jersey Devils. He later signed an NHL contract with the New Jersey Devils again. He played his first game back with them in January 2015.

Later Career and Playing Abroad

After leaving the Devils again, Mark tried out for the Toronto Maple Leafs but didn't sign a deal. In 2015, he signed with the Ottawa Senators and played for their AHL team, the Binghamton Senators. In 2016, he returned to the Edmonton Oilers' organization.

Later in his career, Mark decided to play hockey in other countries. In 2017, he played for HC TPS in Finland. He also played in Slovakia for HKm Zvolen. In 2019, he signed with the Schwenninger Wild Wings in Germany. He finished his playing career in 2020.

Life After Hockey

Family Background

Mark Fraser's father is Hugh Fraser. His dad was a sprinter and later became a judge. Mark's mother, Ann Kennedy, was a retired teacher.

New Role with the Maple Leafs

After he stopped playing hockey, Mark started a new job in February 2021. He was hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. His role focuses on helping players develop. He also works with their Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion team. This means he helps make sure everyone feels welcome and included.

Career Statistics Summary

Mark Fraser played many games in different leagues. Here's a quick look at his total stats: