Mark Scheifele
A Winnipeg Jets cornerstone who evolved from a raw, lanky draft pick into the franchise's all-time leading scorer and a consistent offensive force.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: March 15·Millennials
Biography
Mark Scheifele's development is a blueprint for organizational patience paying off. Selected seventh overall in 2011 as the Winnipeg Jets' first-ever draft pick after their relocation, he was a project—a tall, skilled center needing to fill out and refine his two-way game. The Jets resisted rushing him, and his dedication to conditioning and detail transformed his body and game. Scheifele blossomed into a premier first-line center, combining a sniper's scoring touch with playmaking vision. His partnership with Blake Wheeler became one of the NHL's most potent for nearly a decade. While his defensive play has sparked debate, his offensive output is undeniable; he quietly climbed the franchise record books, eventually surpassing icons like Ilya Kovalchuk to become the Jets' all-time leader in points and goals. Scheifele's journey mirrors that of the modern Jets: a steady, homegrown star who defined an era of competitive hockey in Winnipeg.
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.
Mark was born in 1993, 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 Mark Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Mark's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
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
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the Winnipeg Jets franchise all-time leader in both points and goals, surpassing records set during the team's Atlanta era.
- Recorded a 106-point season in 2021-22, finishing eighth in league scoring and earning a Second Team All-Star selection.
- Scored 14 goals in 16 games during the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, leading the Jets to the Western Conference Final.
- Represented Team Canada at the IIHF World Championships in 2017, winning a silver medal.
Did You Know?
He is a dedicated practitioner of yoga and credits it with improving his flexibility and recovery.
He wore number 55 for much of his career as a tribute to his childhood idol, former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall.
He is an avid fan of the TV show 'Friends' and has referenced it in numerous interviews.
He played junior hockey for the Barrie Colts, where his coach was former NHL star Dale Hawerchuk.
“I want to be the best player I can be, and that means working on every aspect of my game.”
