Mason Raymond
A swift and tenacious winger whose Olympic bronze capped a long NHL career defined by explosive speed and clutch playoff performances.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: September 17·Millennials
Biography
Mason Raymond's hockey identity was built on pure, unadulterated speed. The Cochrane, Alberta native burst onto the NHL scene with the Vancouver Canucks, where his skating ability immediately made him a fan favorite and a potent weapon on the wing. While he never became a top-line superstar, Raymond carved out a vital role as a secondary scorer and penalty-kill threat, his legs constantly pressuring defenders. His tenure in Vancouver peaked with a trip to the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, a series that ended in heartbreak. After stints with several other NHL clubs, Raymond authored a storybook late-career chapter by making Canada's 2018 Olympic team, ultimately helping them secure a bronze medal in PyeongChang—a fitting reward for a player whose dedication outlasted his initial NHL promise.
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 1985, 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 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Mason's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
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
2015Turned 30
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
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won a bronze medal with Team Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
- Scored 25 goals and 53 points in the 2009–10 season, his most productive NHL campaign.
- Played a key role in the Vancouver Canucks' run to the 2011 Stanley Cup Final.
- Recorded two hat tricks during his NHL career, both with the Vancouver Canucks.
Did You Know?
He was a standout college player for the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs before turning professional.
His nickname among teammates and fans was 'MayRay'.
He scored his first NHL goal in his very first game on October 9, 2007.
“My game was built on speed; it was my weapon to create chances and pressure defenders.”
