Steve Mason (ice hockey)

Steve Mason
Mason during his time with the Flyers in 2014
Born (1988-05-29) May 29, 1988
Oakville, Ontario
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 223 lb (101 kg; 15 st 13 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Right
Played for Columbus Blue Jackets
Philadelphia Flyers
Winnipeg Jets
NHL draft 69th overall, 2006
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2008–2018

Steve Mason (born May 29, 1988) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played parts of 12 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia Flyers, and Winnipeg Jets.

Mason is a one-time All-Star, being named on in 2009. He was also the winner of the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2009.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Mason played parts of three seasons with the London Knights and one season with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time with his teams. He finished the 2006–07 season with a 45–13–4 record with a 3.20 goals against average and a .914 save percentage. For his efforts, he was named the OHL's best goaltender.[1]

He was drafted 69th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2006 NHL entry draft. On October 6, 2001, the Blue Jackets called him up to replace the injured Pascal Leclaire and Mason made his NHL debut. He stopped 22 of the 26 shots he faced in a 5–4 win against the Edmonton Oilers.[2] On November 22, Mason stopped all 15 shots he faced in a 2–0 win against the Atlanta Thrashers to record his first NHL shutout.[3] He went on to have a fantastic rookie season. Over the season, he posted a 33–20–7 record with a 2.29 goals against average and a .916 save percentage. The NHL named him the back-to-back Rookie of the Month for November and December.[4][5] For his efforts, Mason was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy.[6] He was also nominated for the Vezina Trophy.[7] On September 20, 2010, Mason signed a two-year, $5.8 million contract extension to stay with the Blue Jackets.[8]

On April 3, 2013, the Blue Jackets traded Mason to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Michael Leighton and a 2015 third-round draft pick.[9] On April 8, Mason signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract to stay with the Flyers.[10] On January 18, 2014, Mason signed a three-year $12.3 million contract to stay with the Flyers.[11]

On July 1, 2017, Mason signed a two-year $8.2 million contract to join the Winnipeg Jets.[12] He played 13 regular season games with the Jets, missing a lot of time after being injured.

On June 30, 2018, the Jets traded Mason along with Joel Armia, a 2019 seventh-round draft pick, and a 2020 fourth-round draft pick to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Simon Bourque.[13] He did not play a game with them and the Canadiens placed Mason on waivers, making him a free agent.[14]

Mason retired from playing professional ice hockey in 2018.

References

  1. ↑ "Jim Rutherford Trophy – OHL Goaltender of the Year". Ontario Hockey League. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Game No. 13". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "No. 69 overall". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Blue Jackets goalie Steve Maso named NHL rookie of the month". Canadian Press. Archived from the original on December 13, 2008. Retrieved March 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ↑ "Blue Jackets G Steve Mason named rookie of the month again". National Post. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Steve Mason wins Calder Trophy as NHL's rookie of the year". The Hockey News. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Mason, Thomas, Wild's Backstrom Vezina finalists". Associated Press. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Goaltender Steve Mason to a Two-Year Contract Extension 2012-13". Columbus Blue Jackets. Archived from the original on March 11, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ↑ "Flyers acquire Steve Mason from Columbus; Adam Hall from Tampa Bay". Philadelphia Flyers. Archived from the original on April 9, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ↑ "Mason Signs Extension". Philadelphia Flyers. Archived from the original on April 12, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ↑ "Mason Inks Extension". Philadelphia Flyers. Archived from the original on January 19, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ↑ "Jets sign Steve Mason". Winnipeg Jets. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Canadiens acquire Armia, Mason and two draft picks from Winnipeg". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Jets and Canadiens make trade, Mason waived". Sportsnet. Retrieved March 30, 2026.

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