11 Facts About Paul Mara

1.

Paul Richard Mara was born on September 7,1979 and is an American former professional ice hockey defender, and current head coach of the Boston Pride in the NWHL.

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2.

Paul Mara was selected 7th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, and went on to play 12 seasons in the National Hockey League.

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3.

Paul Mara was drafted in the first round, 7th overall, in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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4.

Paul Mara spent two seasons between the Lightning and their IHL affiliate team the Detroit Vipers before being traded to the Phoenix Coyotes in 2001.

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5.

On September 16,2010, Paul Mara signed with the Anaheim Ducks for one year at $750,000.

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6.

On September 26,2012, Paul Mara signed a one-year contract with the Ontario Reign of the ECHL.

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7.

On January 9,2013, Paul Mara signed with the Houston Aeros after the team became short on defensemen due to a combination of injuries and the end of the NHL lockout.

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8.

Paul Mara was the assistant coach of the 2018 Olympic United States women's national ice hockey team.

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9.

Paul Mara is currently the head coach with the most wins in NWHL history, and one of only two coaches to win more than 30 games.

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10.

Paul Mara was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey and despite his birthplace, he is of no relation to the family of Wellington Paul Mara, who were known for their ownership of the NFL's New York Giants.

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11.

Paul Mara played for the United States at the 2004 World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic.

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