Mark Hunter

Ice hockey player and coach, World Junior

Mark Hunter - Ice hockey player and coach, World Junior
Born

November 12th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played junior hockey with the Toronto Marlboros before being selected 43rd overall in the 1981 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames. Competed in the NHL with teams such as the Flames, the Buffalo Sabres, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Transitioned to coaching and management, helping lead the Canadian national junior team to a gold medal at the 1995 World Junior Championships. Served as a coach and executive in the Ontario Hockey League and contributed to player development and team strategies.

Won gold medal at the 1995 World Junior Championships

Drafted 43rd overall by the Calgary Flames in 1981

Played for teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres

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