Mason Geertsen was widely unknown, when the Colorado Avalanche decided to select him in the fourth round (93rd overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft. Since then, the Vancouver Giants’ captain has made a giant leap, and is now one of the Avalanche’s most promising prospects.
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The 6-foot-4 defenseman didn’t have an easy start into his career. Geertsen started his junior career with the Edmonton Oil Kings — a good team for sure, but also one that had lots of talented players. Because of that, it was tough for the Rocky Rapids, Alberta native to get the ice time you desperately need as a developing player.