Marino, who was acquired by the Penguins in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers on June 26, was originally drafted by the Oilers in the sixth round (154th overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft. I had no clue whether I would get in, but I thought it was worth a shot.”. “And then in a matter of two months later, we were like, ‘Well, let’s try this again for another four years.’”. Marino, who could have been studying at Harvard University, is instead taking an accelerated course in professional hockey with the Pittsburgh Penguins. After all, Paul has been there at every phase of John’s life. And it’s easy to see why. “Having someone to go to [was great],” John said. Stretching after practice one September afternoon, senior defenseman Viktor Dombrovskiy laughingly forewarned that an interaction with Paul would be vastly different than one with John. John Marino’s story is more interesting than his quiet and private demeanor might let on. For John and Paul, spending another four years together at school has been a privilege, but one that they scarcely expected. From that moment on, the Marino twins shared a bond over the game of hockey that, in part, has defined their relationship as brothers. He was consistently in the stands cheering on his brother and picking the brains of great hockey minds like coach Donato, John’s eventual NCAA bench boss. The junior keeps a low profile and maintains a steady composure on the ice. Plus, the game introduced the twins to coach Donato, opening doors for both Marino boys to be a part of the current Harvard program. The two twins, who had spent most every day of their childhoods together, would not yet have to part ways. “I’d like to see him build some more details into his game — be better on the forecheck, maybe a little more physical, harder inside. Most obviously, Dombrovskiy was referring to the brothers’ distinct social presences: John is quieter and more reserved, whereas Paul is notoriously outgoing and talkative. Obviously, I wasn’t rooting for the Bruins as much … but it was pretty cool to be involved, and in the city for that.”. It’s always been nice to bounce ideas off each other and talk about hockey.”. The practices aren’t less intense, but they’re shorter, faster-paced. By the time John and Paul were teenagers, their relationships with hockey had clearly diverged: John continued to pursue top competition on the ice, while Paul took more of an interest in the cerebral side of the game. After acquiring him recently from the Edmonton Oilers, John Marino has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Harvard, meanwhile, has just played its first game of the 2019-20 season. John’s demeanor disguises much more than his inner drive. “At that point in time, the doctor said, ‘As soon as you can walk, put skates on.’ And that’s how me and John started playing hockey. “As with most people who get into Harvard, my opinion is: I was never waiting for that letter,” Paul reflected. “I think it adds a little bit of spirit to the group overall when you get a set of twin brothers that are different and both bring things that bring a smile to guys for maybe very different reasons.”. After learning to skate together at such a young age, John and Paul competed on the same team for the South Shore Kings hockey program. Whether playing, watching, or discussing hockey, the sport has seemingly always been a central element in the brothers’ relationship. 154 overall), would almost certainly have returned to Harvard for his senior season if his rights hadn’t been traded to the Penguins on July 26. Subscribe to our email newsletter. Although Marino had played here before Monday, (three Beanpot Tournaments, including a championship as a freshman in 2017), he had to pay his way in on his most recent visits. He scored his first collegiate goal on October 28, 2016 against Arizona State. “You don’t really think about it when you’re younger, coming to games here as a kid, rooting for the Bruins,” said Marino, the Easton native who played against the B’s for the first time Monday. “We have pretty polar opposite personalities,” John admitted. “I remember Paul breaking his leg and being on the sidelines, and having two twins, one on the ice and one watching.”. “[Coach Donato] is still just a really good guy,” Paul said. Ads are what helps us bring you premium content! We hang out together outside of all this — outside of hockey — and just on a weeknight I’ll go over to his room or he’ll come over to mine.”. Few people on the periphery of the Harvard hockey program truly know John Marino. Since hitting the ice with John at 18 months, Paul has been a steady presence in John's life in and out of the rink. Harvard’s John Marino carries the puck during a game against Union College on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 in Boston (Associated Press file) That’s not to say John wasn’t a heck of a youth player. © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. “We’ve always hung out with the hockey kids because we’ve always played hockey,” Paul noted. The brothers are in a Dunster House blocking group rife with hockey players, and they mingle with more or less the same friend group. Digital access or digital and print delivery. The North Easton, Mass., native completes his Harvard career with 42 points (seven goals, 35 assists) in 101 contests over three seasons. “He’s more of the academic guy, I’d say, and I’m more of the sports guy. The adjustment to the NHL game has come quickly. Marino played college hockey at Harvard from 2016 to 2019. © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. —Staff writer Spencer R. Morris can be reached at spencer.morris@thecrimson.com. 12, plays a sturdy two-way game on the Crimson’s blue line, and is a prospect of the National Hockey League’s Edmonton Oilers. “This is a lot different,” Marino said. “And he’d fit with (Sean) Kuraly and (Chris) Wagner. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. He recalls John playing on a local “superteam” of sorts, containing much of the elite talent from the Massachusetts area in recent years and giving rise to multiple NHL mainstays. One year ago, Marino was on the campus of Harvard University, coming to grips with the Crimson’s elimination from the NCAA men’s hockey tournament … “Paul’s been answering questions for me since I was a little kid,” John said with a laugh. Monday night’s classroom — TD Garden — was very familiar to him. “That’s not what went through my mind,” said Penguins coach and Marshfield native Mike Sullivan, “but I will tell you that our hockey operations department thought very highly of John and his overall game … They did tell me, ‘He’s a guy who’s going to challenge for your lineup,’ and they were right.”. When it comes to chatting about hockey, John is particularly hushed. While John was skating with top competition, Paul was often watching from the stands. Marino, a 22-year-old defenseman drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in 2015 (Round 6, No. “His calm demeanor on the outside disguises the fact that he’s super competitive on the ice.”. He plays in Harvard’s top-four and is often paired with more offensively consistent defender Reilly Walsh. “I didn’t really know too many faces coming in, and having someone like that just to feel comfortable with around the guys [was important], and [Paul] was always there.”. Meanwhile, Paul’s performance in high school put him in academic contention for a spot in the Crimson’s class of 2020, so he took his chances. Follow him on Twitter @SMorrisTHC. Penguins GM Jim Rutherford released a short statement: "Adding a young defenseman like John to our organization will be very helpful.

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