Mark Eaton (ice hockey)

Mark Eaton
Eaton with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2013
Born (1977-05-06) May 6, 1977 (age 47)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for Philadelphia Flyers
Nashville Predators
Pittsburgh Penguins
New York Islanders
National team  United States
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 1998–2013

Mark Andrew Eaton (born May 6, 1977) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Islanders. He is the only NHL player to ever come from Delaware. He attended John Dickinson High School in the Wilmington suburbs but played his youth hockey across the state line in Pennsylvania. He is currently the director of player development for the Chicago Blackhawks.