Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mark Scheifele

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 16, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Mark Scheifele made an impact.

Mark Scheifele is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL. Drafted seventh overall by the Jets in 2011, he was their first draft pick after the team relocated from Atlanta. He plays a pivotal role for the Jets.

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2009: Drafted by Saginaw Spirit

In 2009, Mark Scheifele was drafted by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)'s Saginaw Spirit in the seventh round of the 2009 OHL Priority Selection.

2009: Rights Traded to Barrie Colts

In 2009, Mark Scheifele's playing rights were traded by the Spirit to the Barrie Colts.

2010: Invited to CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

In 2010, Mark Scheifele was invited to the 2010 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at the WFCU Centre and was awarded the OHL's Central Division Academic Award for the month of October.

October 3, 2011: Signed Entry-Level Contract with Winnipeg Jets

On October 3, 2011, the Winnipeg Jets signed Mark Scheifele to an entry-level contract, and he would start the season on Winnipeg's NHL roster. He also announced he would wear the jersey number 55 since his favourite number 19 was taken by Jim Slater.

October 6, 2011: NHL Debut

On October 6, 2011, Mark Scheifele made his NHL debut.

October 19, 2011: First NHL Goal

On October 19, 2011, Mark Scheifele scored his first career NHL goal against James Reimer of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2011: Drafted by Winnipeg Jets

In 2011, Mark Scheifele was selected seventh overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL entry draft. He was ranked 19th overall amongst OHL prospects and 16th among North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau prior to the draft.

2012: Played for St. John's IceCaps

After the Colts were eliminated from the OHL playoff race, Mark Scheifele was called up by the Jets to play for their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the St. John's IceCaps for the 2012 Calder Cup playoffs. In September, he was named an assistant captain on the Colts.

2013: Played in All 60 Games

During the 2013-14 season, Mark Scheifele played in all 60 of Winnipeg's regular season games up to the NHL break for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

2013: Second-round choice

In 2013, Spirit had second-round choice.

2014: Senior Debut at IIHF World Championship

Mark Scheifele made his senior debut for Team Canada at the 2014 IIHF World Championship.

2015: Placed on Second-Line Centre Role

Prior to the 2015-16 season, Mark Scheifele was placed on the second-line centre role with Nikolaj Ehlers and Mathieu Perreault.

March 5, 2016: First NHL Hat-Trick

On March 5, 2016, Mark Scheifele scored his first NHL hat-trick in a contest against the Montreal Canadiens.

2016: Named Alternate Captain

Following the signing of his contract, Mark Scheifele was named an alternate captain for the 2016–17 season alongside Byfuglien and captain Blake Wheeler.

2016: IIHF World Championship Gold Medal

In 2016, Mark Scheifele won his first IIHF World Championship gold medal and was named his hometowns Athlete of the Year.

2018: NHL Record for Most Road Goals in a Postseason

During the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, Mark Scheifele set a new NHL record for most road goals in a postseason.

2019: Overtime Goal Record

In 2019, Mark Scheifele recorded his ninth career overtime goal, tying Ilya Kovalchuk for the most in Jets/Atlanta Thrashers history.

2020: Selected for 2020 National Hockey League All-Star Game

In 2020, Mark Scheifele and teammate Connor Hellebuyck were selected for the 2020 National Hockey League All-Star Game. He also donated $100,000 to Winnipeg Harvest Inc. to assist members in the community.

May 6, 2021: Scheifele records 500th career NHL point

On May 6, 2021, Mark Scheifele recorded his 500th career NHL point with an assist on Blake Wheeler's goal against the Calgary Flames. This assist also helped the Winnipeg Jets snap their seven-game losing streak and qualify for the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs.

2025: Scheifele becomes partner of Penticton Vees

In 2025, Mark Scheifele, along with Mike Richter, was announced as a partner of the Penticton Vees, an expansion team of the Western Hockey League, starting in the 2025-26 season.