Mason Jobst
An undersized forward with oversized determination, he carved out a professional hockey career through relentless grit and a scorer's touch.
Born 1994 (age 32)·American ice hockey player·Birthday: February 17·Millennials
Biography
Mason Jobst's path to professional hockey is a classic story of proving doubters wrong. Standing at just 5'8", he was consistently overlooked due to his size, but compensated with exceptional speed, hockey IQ, and a tenacious work ethic. He honed his game in the USHL before becoming a standout at Ohio State University, where he served as captain and left as one of the program's all-time leading scorers. His performance earned him an NHL contract with the New York Islanders, a validation of his skill-over-size philosophy. While much of his pro career has been spent as a high-impact player in the American Hockey League, notably with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and Rochester Americans, he earned several NHL call-ups, living the dream of skating at the highest level. Jobst's journey embodies the spirit of the grinding minor-leaguer who maximizes every ounce of talent through sheer willpower.
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.
Mason was born in 1994, 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 Mason Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Mason's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
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
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
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
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Served as team captain at Ohio State University and finished his collegiate career as a top-ten all-time scorer for the program.
- Signed a two-year NHL entry-level contract with the New York Islanders in 2019.
- Scored his first NHL goal for the Islanders against the Detroit Red Wings in 2021.
Did You Know?
He was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, given to the top NCAA men's ice hockey player, in 2019.
Jobst played his junior hockey for the Lincoln Stars in the USHL, leading the league in scoring one season.
In college, he majored in consumer and family financial services.
“They said I was too small, so I learned to play faster and smarter.”
