Mason Appleton

Mason Appleton (born January 15, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey Le…

Mason Appleton
Mason Appleton
Appleton during his time with the Winnipeg Jets on March 8, 2024
Born (1996-01-15) January 15, 1996 (age 30)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams
Detroit Red Wings
Winnipeg Jets
Seattle Kraken
NHL draft 168th overall, 2015
Winnipeg Jets
Playing career 2017–present

Mason Appleton (born January 15, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Winnipeg Jets and Seattle Kraken.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Appleton played one season with the Tri-City Storm of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and two years with the Michigan State Spartans of the Big Ten Conference (B1G).

He was drafted 168th overall by the Winnipeg Jets of the 2015 NHL entry draft. On July 13, 2017, Appleton signed a three-year, $2.275 million entry-level contract to join the Jets.[1] He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Manitoba Moose.

On December 1, 2018, the Jets called him up and Appleton made his NHL debut in a 4–3 overtime win against the New Jersey Devils. During the third period, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Andrew Copp goal.[2] On December 20, Appleton scored his first NHL goal against Martin Jones in a 5–3 win against the San Jose Sharks.[3]

On July 21, 2021, the Jets left Appleton unprotected in the 2021 NHL expansion draft and he was drafted by the Seattle Kraken.[4] He scored 6 goals and recorded 11 assists in 49 regular season games with the Kraken.

On March 20, 2022, the Kraken traded Appleton back to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for a 2023 fourth-round draft pick.[5] He scored 6 goals and recorded 11 assists in 49 regular season games with the Kraken. On August 7, Appleton signed a three-year, $6.3 million contract to stay with the Jets.[6]

On July 2, 2025, Appleton signed a two-year, $2.9 million contract to join the Detroit Red Wings.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Jets sign Mason Appleton". Winnipeg Jets. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Appleton makes NHL debut count with first NHL point". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Ehlers scores hat trick in Jets victory against Sharks". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Seattle Kraken Make Their Picks". Seattle Kraken. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Jets acquire Mason Appleton from Seattle Kraken". Winnipeg Jets. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Jets sign forward Mason Appleton to a three-year contract". Winnipeg Jets. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Red Wings sign Mason Appleton to two-year contract". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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