Mark Mitera | |||
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Born |
Royal Oak, MI, United States |
October 22, 1987 ||
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 |
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NHL Draft | 19th overall, 2006 Anaheim Ducks |
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Playing career | 2009–2013 |
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.
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. During his final season with Michigan, Mitera tore his ACL and underwent successful surgery. He returned to the Wolverines lineup and finished the season with one goal and two assists in eight games.
On July 15, 2011, Mitera was traded by the Ducks to the Montreal Canadiens for Mathieu Carle. On January 10, 2013, Mitera signed for the remainder of the 2012–13 season with the Reading Royals of the ECHL.