Steve Mason (ice hockey)
| Steve Mason | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Mason with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2014 | |||
| Born |
May 29, 1988 Oakville, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 223 lb (101 kg; 15 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Right | ||
| Played for |
Columbus Blue Jackets Philadelphia Flyers Winnipeg Jets | ||
| NHL draft |
69th overall, 2006 Columbus Blue Jackets | ||
| Playing career | 2008–2018 | ||
Steve Mason (born May 29, 1988) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. During his National Hockey League (NHL) career, he played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets.
He was selected in the third round, 69th overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Blue Jackets. Playing major junior in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Mason spent three seasons with the London Knights and Kitchener Rangers. In the 2006–07 season, he was named OHL Goaltender of the Year. He joined the Blue Jackets in 2008–09 and won the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year.
Internationally, he won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2008 World Junior Championships while earning tournament MVP and Best Goaltender honours.