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Joshua Mahura (born May 5, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1]

Josh Mahura
Born	(1998-05-05) May 5, 1998 (age 24) 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 Former teams	Florida Panthers Anaheim Ducks
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]

Prior to the 2022–23 season, on October 10, 2022, Mahura was claimed off waivers by the Florida Panthers.[9]

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.[10]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2014–15	Red Deer Rebels	WHL		51	2	6	8	20		5	0	1	1	2
2015–16	Red Deer Rebels	WHL		2	0	1	1	0		17	2	2	4	6
2016–17	Red Deer Rebels	WHL		39	9	24	33	35		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Regina Pats	WHL		34	8	12	20	22		23	8	13	21	16
2017–18	Regina Pats	WHL		60	22	47	69	42		7	0	5	5	8
2018–19	San Diego Gulls	AHL		40	1	18	19	10		9	0	0	0	2
2018–19	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		17	1	4	5	4		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	San Diego Gulls	AHL		44	4	17	21	40		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		11	1	3	4	2		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	San Diego Gulls	AHL		28	6	14	20	16		3	0	0	0	2
2020–21	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		13	1	3	4	4		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		38	3	4	7	12		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				79	6	14	20	22		—	—	—	—	—

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

References

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

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