Mark Messier
Hockey Hall of Fame, 2007
Messier in 2009
Born	(1961-01-18) January 18, 1961 (age 62) St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Left
Played for	Indianapolis Racers Cincinnati Stingers Edmonton Oilers New York Rangers Vancouver Canucks
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	48th overall, 1979 Edmonton Oilers
Playing career	1978–2004

Mark John Douglas Messier (/ˈmɛsieɪ/; born January 18, 1961) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey centre and a former special assistant to the president and general manager of the New York Rangers. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 until 2004. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks. He also played in the World Hockey Association (WHA). He was nicknamed "The Moose" because of his aggressiveness and strength.