Josh Mahura

Joshua Mahura (born May 5, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the San Diego Gulls in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1]

Josh Mahura
Born (1998-05-05) May 5, 1998
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Anaheim Ducks
San Diego Gulls (AHL)
NHL Draft 85th overall, 2016
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2018–present

Playing career

Major junior

Mahura began his major junior hockey career with the Red Deer Rebels, who had drafted him in the second round, 36th overall, in the 2013 WHL Draft.[2]

In his second year with the Rebels, and his first year as a draft eligible player, Mahura tore his MCL and missed the entire regular season to recover. He returned in May to play in the Memorial Cup.[3] Mahura was drafted in the third round, 85th overall by the Ducks in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

On January 10, 2017, Mahura was traded by the Rebels mid-season to the Regina Pats along with Jeff de Wit and a conditional third round pick in 2019 in exchange for Lane Zablocki, Dawson Barteaux, a first round pick in 2017, a first rounder in either 2018 or 2019, and a conditional third rounder in 2020. At the time of the trade, Mahura had collected nine goals and 24 assists in 39 games.[4] He was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ducks on May 18, 2017.[5] The following season, Mahura was named an alternate captain for the Pats, alongside Jake Leschyshyn and Matt Bradley.[6]

Professional

During his first professional season in 2018–19, Mahura was recalled to the Ducks from AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, on November 18, 2018 after injuries to Cam Fowler and Hampus Lindholm.[7] He made his NHL debut that night against the Colorado Avalanche, recording a plus 2 and six blocks. Mahura was one of four rookie defencemen to play that night. The Ducks had not played four rookie defencemen in one game since May 3, 1995.[8]

Personal life

Mahura's brother Luke also plays hockey. He played in the WHL for the Prince Albert Raiders and currently plays for the Morinville Kings of the North Central Senior Hockey League.[9]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2014–15Red Deer RebelsWHL 5126820 50112
2015–16Red Deer RebelsWHL 20110 172246
2016–17Red Deer RebelsWHL 399243335 —————
2016–17Regina PatsWHL 348122022 238132116
2017–18Regina PatsWHL 6022476942 70558
2018–19San Diego GullsAHL 401181910 90002
2018–19Anaheim DucksNHL 171454 —————
2019–20San Diego GullsAHL 444172140 —————
2019–20Anaheim DucksNHL 111342 —————
NHL totals 282796 —————

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2015 Canada IH18 4 1 0 1 2
Junior totals 4 1 0 1 2

Awards and honours
Award Year
WHL
East Second All-Star Team 2018
CHL Memorial Cup All-Star Team 2018
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References
  1. "Josh Mahura at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. November 18, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  2. "Rebels Make Nine Picks In WHL Bantam Draft". reddeerrebels.com. May 2, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  3. Stephens, Eric (July 13, 2016). "Knee injury only fuels comeback for Ducks draft pick Josh Mahura". The Orange County Register. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  4. "Pats Make Blockbuster Trade With Red Deer". reginapats.com. January 10, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  5. "Ducks sign Josh Mahura to three-year entry-level contract". Anaheim Ducks. May 18, 2017. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  6. "Pats Announce 2017-18 Leadership Group". reginapats.com. August 30, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  7. "Ducks' Josh Mahura: Recalled by Anaheim". cbssports.com. November 18, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  8. Arritt, Dan (November 19, 2018). "Rantanen, Avalanche rally past Ducks in OT". NHL.com. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  9. "Luke Mahura". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
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