John Marino (born May 21, 1997) is an American professional

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for the

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in the

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(NHL). He was drafted by the

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, 154th overall, in the

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Personal life

Marino was the second of two sons born on May 21, 1997, in

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, 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

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, a doctor at

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suggested their parents enrol 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 enrol both of their sons in hockey lessons at nearly two years old.

Playing career

Amateur

Marino played junior hockey with the

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in the

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before he was selected in the fifth-round, 154th overall, by the

in the

. After a single season with the

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in the

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(USHL), he committed to a collegiate career with

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of the ECAC. Marino played college hockey at

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from 2016 to 2019. He scored his first collegiate goal on October 28, 2016 against

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. In 2016–17, Marino was named Second Team All-

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Professional

Pittsburgh Penguins

On July 26, 2019, Marino was acquired by the

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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

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. He scored his first NHL goal on November 4, 2019 against the

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. Prior to the start of the 2021–22 season, Marino trained with

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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

in return for Ty Smith and a

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third-round pick.

Career statistics

Awards and honours

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Marino, John 1997 births Living people American men's ice hockey defensemen American people of Italian descent American twins Edmonton Oilers draft picks Harvard Crimson men's ice hockey players Ice hockey players from Massachusetts New Jersey Devils players Pittsburgh Penguins players Tri-City Storm players