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Mason Geertsen (born April 19, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently playing for the Hartford Wolf Pack in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected in the fourth round, 93rd overall, by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career
In the following 2016–17 season, Geertsen was assigned to continue with the Rampage, on October 1, 2016. Used primarily a defensive role adding physicality, Geertsen appeared in 36 games with the Rampage for 4 assists. He split the season again between the AHL and ECHL joining secondary affiliate, the Colorado Eagles in time for the post-season. Geersten remained with the club through the post-season, establishing a regular spot on the defense in recording 1 goal and 4 points in 19 games to help the Eagles capture their first Kelly Cup.
As an impending restricted free agent following the conclusion of his entry-level contract, Geertsen's tenure with the Avalanche ended after he was not tendered a qualifying offer on June 25, 2019. As a free agent over the summer, Geertsen was invited to attend the New York Rangers 2019 training camp. After a successful camp, Geertsen was signed to a one-year AHL contract with affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, on September 29, 2019.
International play
Geertsen represented Canada Pacific at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge in Windsor, Ontario. He was scoreless in five games from the blueline in a fifth place finish.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2010–11 | Sherwood Park Kings | AMHL | 31 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 84 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24 | ||
| 2010–11 | Edmonton Oil Kings | WHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Edmonton Oil Kings | WHL | 34 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Edmonton Oil Kings | WHL | 15 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Vancouver Giants | WHL | 58 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Vancouver Giants | WHL | 66 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 126 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | ||
| 2014–15 | Vancouver Giants | WHL | 69 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Lake Erie Monsters | AHL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 42 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL | 21 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | ||
| 2016–17 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 36 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Colorado Eagles | ECHL | 9 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 42 | ||
| 2017–18 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 72 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Colorado Eagles | AHL | 58 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 134 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||
| AHL totals | 217 | 6 | 31 | 37 | 367 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Canada Pacific | U17 | 5th | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Junior totals | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||
Awards and honours
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| WHL | ||
| Ed Chynoweth Cup (Edmonton Oil Kings) | 2012 | |
| ECHL | ||
| Kelly Cup (Colorado Eagles) | 2017 | |
