John Marino (born May 21, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers, 154th overall, in the 2015 NHL entry draft.
Personal life Marino was the second of two sons born on May 21, 1997, in Easton, Massachusetts, U.S., to parents Jen and Paul II. Both Marino and his twin brother Paul III weighed over seven pounds, leading doctors to believe one of them would be born with a condition. After Paul III was born with bowed legs, a doctor at Boston Children's Hospital suggested their parents enroll him in hockey lessons. This was because the stride needed for hockey could allow a natural process for his legs to straighten. Jen and Paul II thus decided to enroll both of their sons in hockey lessons at nearly two years old.
Playing career Amateur Marino played junior hockey with the South Shore Kings in the United States Premier Hockey League before he was selected in the fifth-round, 154th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2015 NHL entry draft. After a single season with the Tri-City Storm in the United States Hockey League (USHL), he committed to a collegiate career with Harvard University of the ECAC.
Marino played college hockey at Harvard from 2016 to 2019. He scored his first collegiate goal on October 28, 2016, against Arizona State. In 2016–17, Marino was named Second Team All-Ivy League.
Professional (2019–present) Pittsburgh Penguins On July 26, 2019, Marino was acquired by the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a sixth-round pick. On August 8, 2019, he left the college ranks as he was signed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins.
Marino made his NHL debut on October 8, 2019, in Pittsburgh's game against the Winnipeg Jets. He scored his first NHL goal on November 4, against Jaroslav Halak of the Boston Bruins. On February 6, 2020, in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Marino sustained a broken cheekbone after getting hit in the face by a puck from a slapshot by Lightning’ captain Steven Stamkos. This injury would cause Marino to miss the next 11 games.
Prior to the start of the 2021–22 season, Marino trained with Brian Dumoulin in Boston. Together, they would skate before working out at the home gym in Dumoulin's garage in Charlestown. On January 3, 2021, Marino signed a six-year, $26.4 million contract extension with the Penguins.
New Jersey Devils On July 16, 2022, Marino was traded by the Penguins to the New Jersey Devils in return for Ty Smith and a 2023 third-round pick.
Utah Hockey Club On June 29, 2024, the Devils traded Marino and a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Utah Hockey Club in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick, and a 2025 second-round pick.
On July 21, 2026, Marino extended his tenure in Utah, agreeing to an eight-year, $54 million contract extension.
Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2012–13 South Shore Kings EJHL 37 3 31 34 12 6 0 3 3 6 2012–13 South Shore Kings EmJHL 39 4 31 35 12 — — — — — 2013–14 South Shore Kings USPHL 34 6 11 17 16 5 0 2 2 2 2014–15 South Shore Kings USPHL 49 4 24 28 42 5 0 2 2 6 2015–16 Tri–City Storm USHL 56 5 25 30 43 11 0 2 2 6 2016–17 Harvard University ECAC 35 2 13 15 24 — — — — — 2017–18 Harvard University ECAC 33 2 14 16 10 — — — — — 2018–19 Harvard University ECAC 33 3 8 11 20 — — — — — 2019–20 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 56 6 20 26 20 4 0 1 1 2 2020–21 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 52 3 10 13 8 6 0 0 0 6 2021–22 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 81 1 24 25 23 7 0 1 1 2 2022–23 New Jersey Devils NHL 64 4 14 18 20 12 0 4 4 0 2023–24 New Jersey Devils NHL 75 4 21 25 41 — — — — — 2024–25 Utah Hockey Club NHL 35 1 13 14 2 — — — — — 2025–26 Utah Mammoth NHL 80 4 32 36 16 6 1 0 1 0 NHL totals 443 23 134 157 130 35 1 6 7 10
Awards and honours Award YearUSHL Clark Cup champion 2016 College All-Ivy League Second Team 2017
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