Marcus Foligno
A physically imposing NHL winger nicknamed 'Moose,' revered for his punishing hits, defensive responsibility, and unwavering team-first mentality.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: August 10·Millennials
Biography
Marcus Foligno carved out an essential role in the modern NHL not with flashy scoring, but with sheer force of will. The son of NHL veteran Mike Foligno and brother of Nick, hockey was the family business. Drafted in the fourth round by Buffalo, he made his name as a Sabre with a brand of old-school, hard-nosed hockey, delivering thunderous checks that energized his team and intimidated opponents. A trade to the Minnesota Wild in 2017 marked his evolution. In Minnesota, he refined his game under coach Dean Evason, transforming from a pure enforcer into a meticulously detailed defensive winger. He became a fixture on the Wild's penalty kill, a leader in the locker room as an alternate captain, and a player whose value far exceeded his point totals. Foligno's legacy is that of the consummate glue guy, the player whose physical sacrifice and relentless checking create the space and security for stars to shine.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Marcus was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Marcus Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Marcus's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Recorded a career-high 23 goals and 42 points in the 2021-22 NHL season with the Minnesota Wild, showcasing offensive growth.
- Earned the role of alternate captain for the Minnesota Wild, recognized for his leadership and work ethic.
- Has consistently been among the league leaders in hits per game, establishing a reputation as one of the NHL's most physical forwards.
Did You Know?
His father, Mike Foligno, played over 1,000 NHL games, and his older brother, Nick Foligno, is also a longtime NHL captain.
He holds dual American and Canadian citizenship, as he was born in Buffalo, New York, while his father played for the Sabres.
Foligno's nickname 'Moose' was given to him by former Wild teammate Eric Staal, referencing his large frame and playing style.
“My job is to change the game's momentum with a hit or a fight, whatever it takes.”
