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'''Mark Robert Kirton''' (born February 3, 1958) is a Canadian former professional [[ice hockey]] player who played 266 games in the [[National Hockey League]]. |
'''Mark Robert Kirton''' (born February 3, 1958) is a Canadian former professional [[ice hockey]] player who played 266 games in the [[National Hockey League]]. |
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==Playing career== |
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Born in Regina, Kirton grew up in [[Scarborough, Ontario]], and played for the [[Wexford Warriors]], then into the [[Ontario Hockey League|Ontario Major Junior Hockey League]] with coach [[Roger Neilson]] in [[Peterborough Ontario]] with the [[Peterborough Petes]], from 1975-76 (with Neilson), to 1977-78 under [[Gary Green (ice hockey)|Gary Green]]. |
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During his final season, he along with other future NHLers |
Born in Regina, Kirton grew up in the [[Toronto]], Ontario suburb of [[Scarborough, Ontario|Scarborough]]. He played minor hockey for the [[Wexford Warriors]], then in the [[Ontario Hockey League|Ontario Major Junior Hockey League]] with coach [[Roger Neilson]] and the [[Peterborough Petes]], from 1975-76 (with Neilson) to 1977-78 under [[Gary Green (ice hockey)|Gary Green]]. During his final season, he along with other future NHLers including fellow Scarberian [[Bill Gardiner]], [[Whitchurch-Stouffville|Stouffville]]'s [[Keith Acton]], and goalie [[Ken Ellacott]] won the [[J. Ross Robertson Cup]] for the OMJHL title over the [[Hamilton Fincups]]. They lost in the [[1978 Memorial Cup]] to Kirton's future NHL teammates [[John Ogrodnick]] (Detroit) and [[Stan Smyl]] (Vancouver) of the defending champion [[New Westminster Bruins]], whom they defeated twice in the round-robin. Kirton was named the tournament's All-Star centre, and won the [[George Parsons Trophy]] for most sportsmanlike play. |
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A month following the Memorial Cup loss, Kirton was drafted by the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] as the 48th pick, in the third round of the [[1978 NHL Amateur Draft]], by the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]]. He played for the Maple Leafs, [[Detroit Red Wings]], and [[Vancouver Canucks]]. He also spent several years in the [[American Hockey League]] playing for the minor league affiliates of his NHL teams. |
A month following the Memorial Cup loss, Kirton was drafted by the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] as the 48th pick, in the third round of the [[1978 NHL Amateur Draft]], by the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]]. He played for the Maple Leafs, [[Detroit Red Wings]], and [[Vancouver Canucks]]. He also spent several years in the [[American Hockey League]] playing for the minor league affiliates of his NHL teams. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Kirton currently works as a realtor in [[Oakville, Ontario]]. |
Kirton currently works as a realtor in [[Oakville, Ontario]]. |
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In 2018, Kirton was diagnosed with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]] (ALS).<ref>[https://torontosun.com/sports/former-nhler-mark-kirton-shares-brave-journey-battling-als Former NHLer Mark Kirton shares brave journey battling ALS]</ref> |
In 2018, Kirton was diagnosed with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]] (ALS).<ref>[https://torontosun.com/sports/former-nhler-mark-kirton-shares-brave-journey-battling-als Former NHLer Mark Kirton shares brave journey battling ALS]</ref> After Kirton's former teammate and mentor [[Börje Salming]] was diagnosed with ALS in August 2022, Kirton provided support and guidance to Salming, after being reconnected through [[Darryl Sittler]].<ref name="EmotionalSalming">{{cite web|url= https://www.nhl.com/news/salming-emotional-moment-for-maple-leafs-legends-fans/c-337494536 |title=Salming creates emotional moment for fellow Maple Leafs legends, fans |last1=Zeisberger |first1=Mike |date=November 11, 2022|work=[[National Hockey League]] |access-date=November 13, 2022}}</ref> |
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After Kirton's former teammate and mentor [[Börje Salming]] was diganised with ALS in August 2022, Kirton mentored Salming and provided support and guidance, after being reconnected through [[Darryl Sittler]].<ref name="EmotionalSalming">{{cite web|url= https://www.nhl.com/news/salming-emotional-moment-for-maple-leafs-legends-fans/c-337494536 |title=Salming creates emotional moment for fellow Maple Leafs legends, fans |last1=Zeisberger |first1=Mike |date=November 11, 2022|work=[[National Hockey League]] |access-date=November 13, 2022}}</ref> |
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==Career statistics== |
==Career statistics== |
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Mark Kirton | |||
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Born |
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | February 3, 1958||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings Vancouver Canucks | ||
NHL draft |
48th overall, 1978 Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
Playing career | 1978–1989 |
Mark Robert Kirton (born February 3, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 266 games in the National Hockey League.
Playing career[edit]
Born in Regina, Kirton grew up in the Toronto, Ontario suburb of Scarborough. He played minor hockey for the Wexford Warriors, then in the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League with coach Roger Neilson and the Peterborough Petes, from 1975-76 (with Neilson) to 1977-78 under Gary Green. During his final season, he along with other future NHLers including fellow Scarberian Bill Gardiner, Stouffville's Keith Acton, and goalie Ken Ellacott won the J. Ross Robertson Cup for the OMJHL title over the Hamilton Fincups. They lost in the 1978 Memorial Cup to Kirton's future NHL teammates John Ogrodnick (Detroit) and Stan Smyl (Vancouver) of the defending champion New Westminster Bruins, whom they defeated twice in the round-robin. Kirton was named the tournament's All-Star centre, and won the George Parsons Trophy for most sportsmanlike play.
A month following the Memorial Cup loss, Kirton was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs as the 48th pick, in the third round of the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft, by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played for the Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and Vancouver Canucks. He also spent several years in the American Hockey League playing for the minor league affiliates of his NHL teams.
Personal life[edit]
Kirton currently works as a realtor in Oakville, Ontario.
In 2018, Kirton was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).[1] After Kirton's former teammate and mentor Börje Salming was diagnosed with ALS in August 2022, Kirton provided support and guidance to Salming, after being reconnected through Darryl Sittler.[2]
Career statistics[edit]
Regular season and playoffs[edit]
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
1974–75 | Wexford Warriors | MJBHL | 38 | 18 | 29 | 47 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1975–76 | Peterborough Petes | OMJHL | 65 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1976–77 | Peterborough Petes | OMJHL | 48 | 18 | 24 | 42 | 41 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | ||
1977–78 | Peterborough Petes | OMJHL | 68 | 27 | 44 | 71 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 14 | ||
1978–79 | New Brunswick Hawks | AHL | 80 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
1979–80 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1979–80 | New Brunswick Hawks | AHL | 61 | 19 | 42 | 61 | 33 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 16 | ||
1980–81 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1980–81 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 50 | 18 | 13 | 31 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1981–82 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 74 | 14 | 28 | 42 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1982–83 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1982–83 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 31 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | ||
1983–84 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 26 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1983–84 | Fredericton Express | AHL | 35 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | ||
1984–85 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 62 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1984–85 | Fredericton Express | AHL | 15 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1985–86 | Fredericton Express | AHL | 77 | 23 | 36 | 59 | 33 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||
1986–87 | Fredericton Express | AHL | 80 | 27 | 37 | 64 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1987–88 | Newmarket Saints | AHL | 73 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1988–89 | Newmarket Saints | AHL | 37 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
AHL totals | 458 | 123 | 202 | 325 | 186 | 35 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 28 | ||||
NHL totals | 266 | 57 | 56 | 113 | 121 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
References[edit]
- ^ Former NHLer Mark Kirton shares brave journey battling ALS
- ^ Zeisberger, Mike (November 11, 2022). "Salming creates emotional moment for fellow Maple Leafs legends, fans". National Hockey League. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
External links[edit]
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
- 1958 births
- Living people
- Adirondack Red Wings players
- Canadian ice hockey centres
- Detroit Red Wings players
- Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States
- Fredericton Express players
- New Brunswick Hawks players
- Newmarket Saints players
- People with motor neuron disease
- Peterborough Petes (ice hockey) players
- Ice hockey people from Regina, Saskatchewan
- Toronto Maple Leafs draft picks
- Toronto Maple Leafs players
- Vancouver Canucks players