Career Timeline of Mark Stone: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Mark Stone built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Mark Stone is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger, currently serving as the captain of the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. He was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the sixth round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: Competed in Telus Cup

After a season with the Winnipeg Thrashers, Mark Stone competed in the 2008 Telus Cup and won top scorer in the tournament.

2009: Major Junior Career with Brandon Wheat Kings

In 2008–09, Mark Stone began his major junior career with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

September 2010: First NHL Training Camp

In September 2010, Mark Stone appeared in his first NHL training camp and was returned to junior for the subsequent season.

2010: Selected in NHL Entry Draft

During the off-season, Mark Stone was selected in the sixth round, 178th overall, by the Ottawa Senators in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

2010: Competed in the Memorial Cup against brother Michael

In 2010, Mark Stone competed against his brother Michael in the Memorial Cup, as Michael played for the Calgary Hitmen.

2010: Drafted by Ottawa Senators

In 2010, Mark Stone was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the sixth round, 178th overall, of the NHL entry draft.

November 17, 2011: Subway Super Series Player of the Game

On November 17, 2011, Mark Stone competed for Team WHL against the Russian under-20 select squad in the 2011 Subway Super Series and was named the player of the game.

April 20, 2012: Joins Ottawa Senators

On April 20, 2012, the Ottawa Senators announced Mark Stone would be joining the team and would likely make his NHL debut for the Senators on April 21.

2012: Selection to Canada's Junior Team and World Junior Championships

In 2012, Mark Stone was selected to Canada's junior team for the World Junior Championships in Alberta. He scored a hat-trick and an assist in the first game against Finland, earning him Canada's player of the game award. The team won a bronze medal, and Stone was named one of Canada's three best players with a team-leading seven goals and ten points.

March 6, 2013: NHL Regular Season Debut

Mark Stone made his NHL regular season debut on March 6, 2013, against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

January 4, 2014: First NHL Goal

On January 4, 2014, Mark Stone scored his first NHL goal against Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens.

November 7, 2014: Stone Stays with Senators for Season

On November 7, 2014, the Ottawa Senators announced that Mark Stone would be staying with the NHL club for the remainder of the season.

2014: Nomination for Calder Memorial Trophy

In 2014, Mark Stone tied Johnny Gaudreau to lead all NHL rookies in scoring with 64 points and received a nomination for the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie.

January 31, 2015: First NHL Game Against Brother Michael

On January 31, 2015, Mark Stone played his first NHL game against his brother Michael, with the Ottawa Senators defeating the Arizona Coyotes 7–2.

June 25, 2015: Signs Contract Extension with Senators

On June 25, 2015, Mark Stone signed a three-year contract extension with the Ottawa Senators.

2015: Led NHL in Takeaways

During the 2015–16 season, Mark Stone appeared in most of the Senators' games and led the NHL in takeaways for the second-straight season.

2015: Tied for Rookie Scoring Lead

In 2015, Mark Stone ended the season tied for the rookie scoring lead with Johnny Gaudreau with 64 points, while also leading the NHL in takeaways with 98.

2016: Led NHL in Takeaways for Third Straight Season

During the 2016–17 season, Mark Stone scored 54 points across 71 games and led the NHL in takeaways for the third-straight season with 96.

2016: Selection to Team Canada and World Championships Gold Medal Win

In 2016, Mark Stone was selected to Team Canada for the World Championships, where the team won the gold medal.

2017: Filed for Arbitration

During the 2017–18 season, Mark Stone filed for arbitration after being unable to agree to terms with the Senators on a new contract and was ultimately awarded a one-year extension.

2018: Trade to Vegas Golden Knights

During the 2018–19 NHL season, Mark Stone was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.

March 8, 2019: Signed Contract Extension with Vegas Golden Knights

On March 8, 2019, Mark Stone signed an eight-year, US$76 million contract extension to remain in Vegas.

April 14, 2019: First Career Hat-Trick

On April 14, 2019, Mark Stone recorded his first career hat-trick to power the Golden Knights to a 6–3 victory against the San Jose Sharks in game three of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

April 29, 2019: Named to Team Canada Roster for 2019 IIHF World Championship

On April 29, 2019, Mark Stone was named to the Team Canada roster for the 2019 IIHF World Championship held in Slovakia.

May 10, 2019: Designated Alternate Captain for Team Canada

On May 10, 2019, Mark Stone was designated an alternate captain for Team Canada, along with Sean Couturier.

May 26, 2019: Silver Medal at the IIHF World Championship and Named Tournament MVP

On May 26, 2019, Mark Stone helped Canada win the Silver Medal at the IIHF World Championship, finishing with 14 points and being named the tournament's Most Valuable Player by the media.

2019: Alternate Captain

Since his arrival in 2019, Mark Stone had been one of the team's alternate captains since his arrival in Vegas Golden Knights.

2020: Second-Round Pick Traded

At the 2019 trade deadline, Mark Stone was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, along with Tobias Lindberg, in exchange for Erik Brännström, Oscar Lindberg and a 2020 second-round pick.

2020: Named First Captain of Vegas Golden Knights

In advance of the shortened 2020–21 season Mark Stone was named the first captain in Vegas Golden Knights history.

2021: Named Captain of Vegas Golden Knights

In 2021, Mark Stone was named the first captain in Vegas Golden Knights history.

2021: Golden Knights Eliminated in Conference Final

The 2019–20 season ended prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the Golden Knights reached the Western Conference Final, before being eliminated by the Dallas Stars.

2022: Captained Golden Knights

In 2022, Mark Stone captained the Golden Knights to their first Stanley Cup championship.

2023: Stanley Cup Win and Hat-Trick

During the 2022–23 season, Mark Stone captained the Golden Knights to their first Stanley Cup championship, notably scoring a hat-trick in the series clinching game five of the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals.

2023: Vetoed Contract by Senators Owner

In 2023, Senators general manager Pierre Dorion revealed that Mark Stone was willing to stay with the Senators and Dorion was prepared to sign him to an eight-year contract, but Senators owner Eugene Melnyk ultimately vetoed the potential signing.