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
Mitera with the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2012
Born	(1987-10-22) October 22, 1987 (age 37) 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	2009–2013

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 and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2003–04	U.S. NTDP U18	NAHL		42	2	13	15	69		—	—	—	—	—
2004–05	U.S. NTDP U18	NAHL		16	2	6	8	32		—	—	—	—	—
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		75	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				185	9	31	40	118		13	0	2	2	9

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2004	United States	U17		6	1	2	3	8
2005	United States	WJC18		6	0	0	0	8
2006	United States	WJC		7	0	0	0	27
Junior totals				19	1	2	3	43

Awards and honors

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