Mark Osborne is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on August 13, 1961, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Osborne began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Niagara Falls Flyers in 1978. He played for the team for three seasons and was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the second round of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.
Osborne made his NHL debut with the Red Wings in the 1981-82 season. He played in 14 games for the team before being traded to the Winnipeg Jets. Osborne played for the Jets for four seasons and was known for his physical play and scoring ability. He scored a career-high 29 goals and 62 points in the 1984-85 season.
In 1986, Osborne was traded to the New York Rangers. He played for the Rangers for six seasons and was a key player on the team's "lunch pail" line, which was known for its hard work and physical play. Osborne was also a solid scorer for the Rangers, scoring 20 or more goals in three seasons.
In 1992, Osborne was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played for the Leafs for two seasons and was a fan favorite for his physical play and leadership. Osborne was named an alternate captain for the team in his second season with the Leafs.
After his time with the Leafs, Osborne played for the Winnipeg Jets again for one season before finishing his NHL career with the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1995-96 season. In total, Osborne played in 919 NHL games, scoring 195 goals and 389 points.
After retiring from hockey, Osborne became a coach and worked with several teams in the OHL and the American Hockey League (AHL). He also worked as a scout for the St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders.
Overall, Mark Osborne had a successful NHL career as a physical forward who could also score goals. He was a key player on several teams and was known for his leadership and work ethic.
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