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 player, currently serving as the right winger and captain for the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. Drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the sixth round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Stone has established himself as a prominent player in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: Winnipeg Thrashers & Brandon Wheat Kings

After a season with the Winnipeg Thrashers of the Manitoba Midget 'AAA' Hockey League, in which he competed in the 2008 Telus Cup, and won top scorer in the tournament, Stone began his major junior career with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 2008–09.

2009: Continued career with the Brandon Wheat Kings

In 2009, Mark Stone continued 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 but was returned to junior for the subsequent season.

2010: Competed in the Memorial Cup Against Brother Michael

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

2010: Drafted by the 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

On November 17, 2011, Stone competed for Team WHL against the Russian under-20 select squad in the 2011 Subway Super Series, recording a goal and an assist and being named player of the game.

2011: Named WHL Eastern Conference First Team All-Star

Following the 2010-2011 season, Mark Stone was named an Eastern Conference First Team All-Star.

April 20, 2012: Joining Ottawa Senators

On April 20, 2012, the Ottawa Senators announced Stone would be joining the team.

2012: Selection to Canada's Junior Team and Bronze Medal Win

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

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: Staying with the NHL club

On November 7, 2014, the Senators announced that Stone would be staying with the NHL club for the remainder of the season due to his offensive success.

2014: Tied for NHL Rookie Scoring Lead

In 2014, Mark Stone tied with 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 against his brother, Michael, in an NHL game for the first time. Mark's team, the Ottawa Senators, defeated Michael's team, the Arizona Coyotes, 7–2.

June 25, 2015: Signed contract extension with the Senators

On June 25, 2015, Mark Stone signed a three-year contract extension with the Senators worth an average annual value of $3.5 million.

2016: NHL Takeaways Leader

During the 2016–17 season, Stone led the NHL in takeaways for the third-straight season with 96.

2016: Gold Medal at the World Championships

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

2017: Filed for Arbitration

In 2017, Unable to come to terms with the Senators on a new contract, Stone filed for arbitration and was ultimately awarded a one-year extension.

2018: Traded 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 the Vegas Golden Knights

On March 8, 2019, Mark Stone signed an eight-year, US$76 million contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights.

April 14, 2019: First Career Hat-Trick

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

April 29, 2019: Named to Team Canada Roster for 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

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

May 26, 2019: Silver Medal and MVP Award at IIHF World Championship

On May 26, 2019, Mark Stone helped Canada reach the final of the IIHF World Championship, where they lost to Finland and finished with the Silver Medal. Stone co-led the tournament with Anthony Mantha with 14 points in 10 games and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player by the media.

2019: Alternate Captain to Team Captain

In 2019, Mark Stone had been one of the team's alternate captains and was named team captain.

2021: Named First Captain in Vegas Golden Knights History

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

2021: 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs

In 2021, The Golden Knights reached the Western Conference Final, before being eliminated by the Dallas Stars.

2022: Captain of the Golden Knights

In 2022–23 season, Stone captained the Golden Knights to their first Stanley Cup championship.

2023: Stanley Cup Champion, Hat-Trick in Clinching Game

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