{{Short description|Canadian ice hockey player (born 1993)}} {{good article}} {{Use Canadian English|date=August 2022}} {{Use mdy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox ice hockey biography | name = Mark Scheifele | image = Mark Scheifele - Winnipeg Jets.jpg | caption = Scheifele with the Winnipeg Jets in 2014 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|3|15}} | birth_place = Kitchener, Ontario, Canada | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 3 | weight_lb = 207 | position = Centre | shoots = Right | league = NHL | team = Winnipeg Jets | former_teams = | ntl_team = CAN | draft = 7th overall | draft_year = 2011 | draft_team = Winnipeg Jets | career_start = 2011 | career_end = }} '''Mark Scheifele''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ʃ|aɪ|f|l|i}} {{respell|SHY|flee}}; born March 15, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre and alternate captain for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Jets in the first round, seventh overall, of the 2011 NHL entry draft, becoming the Jets' first-ever draft pick after relocating from Atlanta. He holds the Winnipeg Jets franchise record for both goals and points.
Scheifele grew up playing minor ice hockey in his hometown of Kitchener, Ontario, playing for the Kitchener Jr. Rangers rep program in the Alliance Pavilion League. After his minor midget season in 2008–09, Scheifele was drafted by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)'s Saginaw Spirit in the seventh round of the 2009 OHL Priority Selection. His rights were later traded to the Barrie Colts and he was drafted seventh overall by the Winnipeg Jets. Scheifele played his first full NHL campaign during the 2013–14 season.
Throughout his tenure with the Jets, Scheifele has helped lead the team offensively and has served as a leader in the dressing room. During the 2015–16 season, he surpassed the 20-goal mark for the first time in his professional career and scored his first NHL hat-trick. As a result, he finished the regular season with a then-career high 61 points in 71 games and led the team in goals. He followed that season up by leading the Jets in scoring and finished seventh in the league with 82 points in 79 games.
Scheifele has competed for Team Canada at both the junior and national level at international tournaments. After making his senior debut at the 2014 IIHF World Championship, Scheifele won his first IIHF World Championship gold medal in 2016 and was named his hometown's Athlete of the Year.
==Early life== Scheifele was born on March 15, 1993, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada,<ref name ="EP">{{cite web |title=Mark Scheifele |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/75379/mark-scheifele |website=eliteprospects.com |publisher=Elite Prospects |access-date=February 3, 2021 |archive-date=May 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526011634/https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/75379/mark-scheifele |url-status=live}}</ref> to parents Brad and Mary Lou. His father played gridiron in high school and Brad's brother, Kyle, helped lead the football team for four years at the University of Guelph.<ref name ="Dixon">{{cite web |last1=Dixon |first1=Ryan |title=Eat. Sleep. Hockey. |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jets-star-mark-scheifele-nhls-biggest-hockey-fan/ |website=sportsnet.ca |access-date=February 3, 2021 |archive-date=March 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301012405/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jets-star-mark-scheifele-nhls-biggest-hockey-fan/ |url-status=live}}</ref> As the youngest of three siblings,<ref name ="Dixon" /> Scheifele, who identifies as a devout Christian, was raised in a Christian family and attended Grandview Baptist Kitchener every Sunday.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Brooks |first1=Carter |title=Power of Prayer |url=https://www.impactus.org/articles/power-of-prayer/ |website=impactus.org |access-date=February 3, 2021 |date=May 5, 2020 |archive-date=January 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116050114/https://www.impactus.org/articles/power-of-prayer/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name ="Thurber-Smith">{{cite web |last1=Thurber-Smith |first1=Jayne |title=Keeping God On Side |url=https://salvationist.ca/articles/keeping-god-on-side/ |website=salvationist.ca |access-date=February 3, 2021 |date=May 1, 2019 |archive-date=June 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604195723/https://salvationist.ca/articles/keeping-god-on-side/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
==Playing career== ===Amateur=== Scheifele grew up playing minor hockey in his hometown of Kitchener, Ontario, playing for the Kitchener Jr. Rangers rep program in the Alliance Pavilion League.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alumni: Mark Scheifele |url=https://kitchenerminorhockey.com/Alumni/2000-2009/1071/Mark_Scheifele/ |website=kitchenerminorhockey.com |access-date=February 3, 2021 |archive-date=February 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209084928/https://kitchenerminorhockey.com/Alumni/2000-2009/1071/Mark_Scheifele/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Scheifele originally played as a defenceman before being moved to a forward position.<ref name ="Lomon">{{cite web |last1=Lomon |first1=Chris |title=Student Of The Game? Scheifele Has Graduated To Stardom |url=https://www.nhlpa.com/news/1-15103/student-of-the-game-scheifele-has-graduated-to-stardom |website=nhlpa.ca |publisher=NHLPA |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=May 8, 2018 |archive-date=February 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208114253/https://www.nhlpa.com/news/1-15103/student-of-the-game-scheifele-has-graduated-to-stardom |url-status=live}}</ref> While playing minor hockey, Scheifele said he wore the number 55 because he wanted to be like his older brother Kyle.<ref name ="Thurber-Smith" /> He attended Grand River Collegiate Institute for high school, during which he competitively played volleyball, basketball, badminton, and track and field.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Totzke |first1=Brian |title=The GOATs of Grand River Collegiate |url=https://519sportsonline.ca/article_news.php?articleID=292 |website=519sportsonline.ca |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=June 26, 2019 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224022/https://519sportsonline.ca/article_news.php?articleID=292 |url-status=live}}</ref> Scheifele only began to specifically focus on hockey when he was 16 years old.<ref name ="Kaplan">{{cite web |last1=Kaplan |first1=Emily |title=Inside Mark Scheifele's quest to be the Tom Brady of the NHL |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/24807663/nhl-mark-scheifele-quest-tom-brady-hockey |website=ESPN.com |publisher=ESPN |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=September 27, 2018 |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109025939/https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/24807663/nhl-mark-scheifele-quest-tom-brady-hockey |url-status=live}}</ref> After his minor midget season in 2008–09, Scheifele was drafted by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)'s Saginaw Spirit in the seventh round of the 2009 OHL Priority Selection. However, he failed to make their roster and was assigned to his hometown Kitchener Dutchmen Jr.B. club for a year of seasoning in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (OHA). During his time with the Dutchmen, he began to be noticed by universities and offered NCAA scholarships.<ref name ="Dixon" /> Although he originally committed to play for the Cornell Big Red men's ice hockey team, he opted to forgo his commitment to play in the OHL.<ref name ="HF">{{cite web |title=Mark Scheifele |url=https://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/mark_scheifele/ |website=hockeysfuture.com |publisher=Hockeys Future |access-date=February 4, 2021 |archive-date=March 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305102913/https://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/mark_scheifele/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
thumb|Scheifele with the Colts in November 2012 Following the 2009–10 season, Scheifele's playing rights were traded by the Spirit (along with a second-round choice in 2013) to the Barrie Colts in exchange for goaltender Mavric Parks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts Trade Mavric Parks To Saginaw |url=https://barriecolts.com/mark-scheifele-comes-to-barrie |website=barriecolts.com |publisher=Barrie Colts |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=September 8, 2010 |archive-date=March 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323020911/https://barriecolts.com/mark-scheifele-comes-to-barrie |url-status=live}}</ref> Early in his rookie season with the Colts, Scheifele was awarded the OHL's Central Division Academic Award for the month of October and ranked second on the team in scoring.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scheifele Feature |url=https://barriecolts.com/scheifele-sits-third-in-rookie-scoring |website=barriecolts.com |publisher=Barrie Colts |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=November 22, 2010 |archive-date=March 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305180240/https://barriecolts.com/scheifele-sits-third-in-rookie-scoring |url-status=live}}</ref> He was subsequently invited to the 2010 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at the WFCU Centre.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scheifele To Play In Top Prospect's Game |url=https://barriecolts.com/scheifele-to-play-in-top-prospects-game |website=barriecolts.com |publisher=Barrie Colts |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=December 22, 2010 |archive-date=February 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208114300/https://barriecolts.com/scheifele-to-play-in-top-prospects-game |url-status=live}}</ref> Prior to the 2011 NHL entry draft, Scheifele was ranked 19th overall amongst OHL prospects<ref>{{cite web |title=Scheifele Ranked 19TH in OHL |url=https://barriecolts.com/scheifele-ranked-19th-in-ohl |website=barriecolts.com |publisher=Barrie Colts |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=November 16, 2010 |archive-date=March 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305180203/https://barriecolts.com/scheifele-ranked-19th-in-ohl |url-status=live}}</ref> and 16th among North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.<ref>{{cite web |title=2011 NHL Entry Draft Final Rankings |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=68892 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=2011 |archive-date=May 10, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110510075331/http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=68892 |url-status=live}}</ref> Ultimately, he was selected seventh overall by the Winnipeg Jets, the organization's first draft pick since relocating to Winnipeg from Atlanta.<ref>{{cite web |title=Winnipeg Jets select Mark Scheifele |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/winnipeg-jets-select-mark-scheifele/c-567089 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=June 24, 2011 |archive-date=July 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709140333/https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/winnipeg-jets-select-mark-scheifele/c-567089 |url-status=live}}</ref>
===Professional=== Scheifele attended the Winnipeg Jets training camp prior to the 2011–12 season and played in their exhibition games.<ref>{{cite web |title=155 OHL Players Attending 2011-12 NHL Training Camps |url=https://kitchenerrangers.com/156-ohl-players-attending-2011-12-nhl-training-camps |website=kitchenerrangers.com |publisher=Kitchener Ranger |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=September 14, 2011 |archive-date=March 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315143942/https://kitchenerrangers.com/156-ohl-players-attending-2011-12-nhl-training-camps |url-status=live}}</ref> He also announced he would wear the jersey number 55 since his favourite number 19 was taken by Jim Slater.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scheifele to wear No. 55 for Jets |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/scheifele-to-wear-no-55-for-jets-1.1054125 |website=cbc.ca |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=October 4, 2011 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224026/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/scheifele-to-wear-no-55-for-jets-1.1054125 |url-status=live}}</ref> During the pre-season, he scored two goals and two assists in an exhibition game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, earning the first star.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=376297 | title = Jets skate to victory in return to Winnipeg | publisher = The Sports Network|agency=Associated Press|date = September 26, 2011 | access-date = September 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110923191147/http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=376297|archive-date=September 23, 2011}}</ref> On October 3, 2011, the Jets announced that they had signed Scheifele to an entry-level contract,<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-agree-to-terms-with-mark-scheifele/c-590889 | title = Jets agree to terms with Mark Scheifele | publisher = Winnipeg Jets | date = October 3, 2011 | access-date = October 3, 2011 | archive-date = July 9, 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220709140334/https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-agree-to-terms-with-mark-scheifele/c-590889 | url-status = live}}</ref> and that he would start the season on Winnipeg's NHL roster.<ref>{{cite web |title=NHL Opening Night Rosters: 2011-12 |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-opening-night-rosters-2011-12-1.995162 |website=cbc.ca |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=October 6, 2011 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224021/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-opening-night-rosters-2011-12-1.995162 |url-status=live}}</ref> Scheifele subsequently made his NHL debut on October 6, 2011,<ref>{{cite news |title=Scheifele's family excited about his NHL debut |url=https://www.therecord.com/sports/waterloo-region/2011/10/06/scheifele-s-family-excited-about-his-nhl-debut.html |access-date=February 4, 2021 |publisher=The Record |date=October 6, 2011 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=February 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204034410/https://www.therecord.com/sports/waterloo-region/2011/10/06/scheifele-s-family-excited-about-his-nhl-debut.html |url-status=live}}</ref> and scored his first career NHL goal on October 19, 2011, against James Reimer of the Toronto Maple Leafs.<ref>{{cite news |title=Scheifele gets first NHL goal |url=https://www.therecord.com/sports/hockey/2011/10/19/scheifele-gets-first-nhl-goal.html |access-date=February 4, 2021 |publisher=The Record |date=October 19, 2011 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224020/https://www.therecord.com/sports/hockey/2011/10/19/scheifele-gets-first-nhl-goal.html |url-status=live}}</ref> After playing in seven games, he was re-assigned to the OHL and rejoined the Barrie Colts to continue his development.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jets re-assign Scheifele to Barrie of OHL |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jets-move/ |agency=The Canadian Press |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=October 23, 2011 |archive-date=July 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709140938/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jets-move/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
After the Colts were eliminated from the OHL playoff race, he was called up by the Jets to play for their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the St. John's IceCaps for the 2012 Calder Cup playoffs.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wiebe |first1=Ken |title=Jets top prospect Scheifele to join IceCaps |url=https://winnipegsun.com/2012/04/19/scheifele-to-join-icecaps |access-date=February 4, 2021 |publisher=Winnipeg Sun |date=April 19, 2012 |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030112629/https://winnipegsun.com/2012/04/19/scheifele-to-join-icecaps |url-status=live}}</ref> In September, he was named an assistant captain on the Colts, alongside Alex Lepkowski and Steven Beyers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ryan O'Connor named Colts' Captain |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/colts-name-team-captain/ |website=barriecolts.com |publisher=Barrie Colts |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=September 19, 2012 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224024/https://ontariohockeyleague.com/colts-name-team-captain/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Scheifele participated in the Jets' training camp ahead of the 2012–13 season,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wiebe |first1=Ken |title=Scheifele hopes to stick with Jets |url=https://www.timminspress.com/2013/01/12/scheifele-hopes-to-stick-with-jets/wcm/c003aa56-25c7-4d1b-9c45-3c6141f04933 |access-date=March 14, 2021 |publisher=Timmins Daily Press |date=January 12, 2013 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> and played in four games with the team, before being sent back down to the Colts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jets reassign Mark Scheifele to the Barrie Colts |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-reassign-mark-scheifele-to-the-barrie-colts/c-654418 |website=nhl.com |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=February 6, 2013 |archive-date=February 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209061952/https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-reassign-mark-scheifele-to-the-barrie-colts/c-654418 |url-status=live}}</ref> Scheifele remained with the Colts for the duration of the season, recording 79 points in 45 regular season games.<ref name ="EP" /> During the OHL playoffs, he recorded 39 points in 19 games, including four goals in Game 4 against the London Knights to nearly qualify for the Memorial Cup.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scheifele scores 4 in third; Colts down Knights |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/scheifele-explodes-in-third-as-colts-down-knights/ |agency=The Canadian Press |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=May 8, 2013 |archive-date=April 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416114047/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/scheifele-explodes-in-third-as-colts-down-knights/ |url-status=live}}</ref> However, during the following game, Scheifele was bodychecked by the London Knights' Josh Anderson and was unable to play in Game 7.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sager |first1=Neate |title=Barrie Colts' Mark Scheifele nixed for Game 7 of OHL final |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/jrhockey-buzzing-the-net/barrie-colts-mark-scheifele-nixed-game-7-ohl-215413464.html |website=yahoo.com |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=May 13, 2013 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224020/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/jrhockey-buzzing-the-net/barrie-colts-mark-scheifele-nixed-game-7-ohl-215413464.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
For the 2013–14 season, Scheifele played in all 60 of Winnipeg's regular season games up to the NHL break for the 2014 Winter Olympics. During the season, he cemented his role as a top-six forward centering the Jets' second line, however, on March 4, 2014, in a game against the New York Islanders, Scheifele suffered a knee injury that forced him to miss the remainder of the regular season.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |last2=Lawless |first2=Gary |title=Scheifele out for several weeks with knee injury |url=https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/jets/Scheifeles-recovery-looms-over-Jets-as-NHL-trade-deadline-approaches-248537741.html |access-date=February 4, 2021 |publisher=Winnipeg Free Press |date=March 5, 2014 |archive-date=February 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208142736/https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/jets/Scheifeles-recovery-looms-over-Jets-as-NHL-trade-deadline-approaches-248537741.html |url-status=live}}</ref> He recovered during the offseason and was medically cleared to play for the Jets' training camp and 2014–15 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jets Announce 2014 Training Camp Schedule |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-announce-2014-training-camp-schedule/c-730613 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=September 16, 2014 |archive-date=November 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111233937/https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-announce-2014-training-camp-schedule/c-730613 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Patrick |title=Jets hope better conditioning leads to playoff push |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-hope-better-conditioning-leads-to-playoff-push/c-731138 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=September 20, 2014 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415231025/https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-hope-better-conditioning-leads-to-playoff-push/c-731138 |url-status=live}}</ref> He played in all 82 games during the season and recorded 49 points in 81 games.<ref name ="EP" /> During the 2014–15 offseason, Scheifele used DNA testing to increase his muscle mass and he arrived at the Jets' training camp {{convert|11|lb|kg}} heavier than the previous season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosset |first1=Mike |title=DNA Diet: How Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele bulked up |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/2231942/dna-diet-how-winnipeg-jets-mark-scheifele-bulked-up/ |website=globalnews.ca |publisher=Global News |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=September 25, 2015 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415230400/https://globalnews.ca/news/2231942/dna-diet-how-winnipeg-jets-mark-scheifele-bulked-up/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
Prior to the 2015–16 season, Scheifele was placed on the second-line centre role with Nikolaj Ehlers and Mathieu Perreault and remained there for most of the season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dixon |first1=Ryan |title=Jets' Scheifele line quickly making a name for itself |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jets-scheifele-line-quickly-making-a-name-for-itself/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=November 4, 2015 |archive-date=March 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320021746/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jets-scheifele-line-quickly-making-a-name-for-itself/ |url-status=live}}</ref> By November, he recorded four goals and four assists and won 44 per cent of his face offs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jets' Mark Scheifele: Eight points to start season |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/jets-mark-scheifele-eight-points-to-start-season/ |work=CBS Sports |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=November 3, 2015 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224020/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/jets-mark-scheifele-eight-points-to-start-season/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Despite suffering a head injury in December,<ref>{{cite web |title=Jets' Mark Scheifele suffers head injury after collision in practice |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jets-mark-scheifele-suffers-head-injury-after-collision-in-practice/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=December 26, 2015 |archive-date=March 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319222653/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jets-mark-scheifele-suffers-head-injury-after-collision-in-practice/ |url-status=live}}</ref> he surpassed the 20-goal mark for the first time in his professional career.<ref name ="EP" /> After Bryan Little fractured a vertebra, Scheifele was promoted to the Jets' top line where he recorded eight goals and 13 points in nine games.<ref name ="Nerd">{{cite web |title="Hockey nerd" Mark Scheifele approaches game like a science |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/hockey-nerd-mark-scheifele-approaches-game-like-science/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=March 9, 2016 |archive-date=March 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317024330/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/hockey-nerd-mark-scheifele-approaches-game-like-science/ |url-status=live}}</ref> During the second half of the season, he scored his first NHL hat-trick in a contest against the Montreal Canadiens on March 5, 2016, thus ending the teams' three-game losing streak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mark Scheifele hat trick lifts Jets over Canadiens |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/mark-scheifele-hat-trick-lifts-jets-over-canadiens-1.3477880 |agency=The Canadian Press |website=cbc.ca |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=March 5, 2016 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224019/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/mark-scheifele-hat-trick-lifts-jets-over-canadiens-1.3477880 |url-status=live}}</ref> Scheifele finished the regular season with a career high 61 points in 71 games although the Jets failed to make the postseason. After the season, Scheifele signed an eight-year, $49 million contract to remain with the Winnipeg Jets. One of his reasons for staying was that Dustin Byfuglien also remained on the team.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mark Scheifele, Jets agree on eight-year contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/mark-scheifele-jets-agree-on-eight-year-contract/c-281143726 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=July 8, 2016 |archive-date=July 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709140843/https://www.nhl.com/news/mark-scheifele-jets-agree-on-eight-year-contract/c-281143726 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Following the signing of his contract, Scheifele was named an alternate captain for the 2016–17 season alongside Byfuglien and captain Blake Wheeler.<ref name="leadership" /> Jets head coach Paul Maurice praised his leadership ability, saying "Mark Scheifele is going to be the captain of this hockey team at some point in his career for sure." At the time, the current captain Blake Wheeler had two years left in his contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scheifele will be captain of Jets someday, coach says |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-coach-paul-maurice-envisions-mark-scheifele-as-future-captain/c-290969416 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=September 9, 2017 |archive-date=November 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111223641/https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-coach-paul-maurice-envisions-mark-scheifele-as-future-captain/c-290969416 |url-status=live}}</ref> Scheifele led the Jets in scoring and finished seventh in the league with 82 points in 79 games.<ref name ="Vickers">{{cite web |last1=Vickers |first1=Aaron |title=Mark Scheifele has high expectations for himself, Jets |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-center-mark-scheifele-has-high-expectations-for-club/c-289507120?tid=281277544 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=May 18, 2017 |archive-date=February 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209142214/https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-center-mark-scheifele-has-high-expectations-for-club/c-289507120?tid=281277544 |url-status=live}}</ref> Following his break-out season, Scheifele acknowledged there was increased pressure on the team to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs after missing it the past two years.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Seravalli |first1=Frank |title=Scheifele: We need to make the playoffs |url=https://www.tsn.ca/scheifele-we-need-to-make-the-playoffs-1.854306 |website=tsn.ca |publisher=The Sports Network |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=September 12, 2017 |archive-date=November 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111162726/https://www.tsn.ca/scheifele-we-need-to-make-the-playoffs-1.854306 |url-status=live}}</ref> With high expectations coming into the 2017–18 season, Scheifele recorded 60 points in 60 games despite missing 22 due to injuries.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Owen |first1=Judy |title=Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele top NHL playoff goal scorer, to little surprise |url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2018/04/30/winnipeg-jets-mark-scheifele-top-nhl-playoff-goal-scorer-to-little-surprise.html |access-date=February 4, 2021 |agency=The Canadian Press |publisher=Toronto Star |date=April 30, 2018 |archive-date=October 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019041922/https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2018/04/30/winnipeg-jets-mark-scheifele-top-nhl-playoff-goal-scorer-to-little-surprise.html |url-status=live}}</ref> During the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, Scheifele set a new NHL record for most road goals in a postseason. By the time he played Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, he had recorded 14 goals in total, 11 of which were on the road. The previous record was held by Joe Mullen and Sidney Crosby, who scored 10 times on the road during Stanley Cup runs for the Calgary Flames and Pittsburgh Penguins, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Leahy |first1=Sean |title=Jets' Mark Scheifele sets NHL record for most road goals in a postseason |url=https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2018/05/16/jets-mark-scheifele-sets-nhl-record-for-most-road-goals-in-a-postseason/ |website=nbcsports.com |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=May 16, 2018 |archive-date=February 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226125014/https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2018/05/16/jets-mark-scheifele-sets-nhl-record-for-most-road-goals-in-a-postseason/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Scheifele also tied Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin for the NHL lead in road playoff goals during the past two postseasons.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Jets training camp preview |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/winnipeg-jets-training-camp-preview/c-317299932 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=July 2, 2020 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613004801/https://www.nhl.com/news/winnipeg-jets-training-camp-preview/c-317299932 |url-status=live}}</ref>
In an effort to continue his scoring prowess, Scheifele hired a personal chef and met with Tom Brady's former chef Allen Campbell to "discuss food theory and write up a meal plan."<ref name ="Kaplan" /> He was influenced by former NHL player Gary Roberts to change up his diet which included eliminating gluten and dairy.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wong |first1=Alex |title=The Real-Life Diet of Mark Scheifele, Who Brought Tom Brady's Nutrition Philosophy to the NHL |url=https://www.gq.com/story/real-life-diet-mark-scheifele |website=gq.com |publisher=GQ |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=August 27, 2018 |archive-date=April 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418152812/https://www.gq.com/story/real-life-diet-mark-scheifele |url-status=live}}</ref> He also trained with teammate Blake Wheeler during the summer to build chemistry.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Jamie |title=Growing as a team |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/growing-as-a-team/c-300123354 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=September 14, 2018 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415230303/https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/growing-as-a-team/c-300123354 |url-status=live}}</ref> Scheifele arrived at the Jets' training camp prior to the 2018–19 season calling the Jets "a powerhouse in the West."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Scheifele, Jets in 'really good spot' entering season |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/mark-scheifele-confident-winnipeg-jets-can-contend-for-stanley-cup/c-299657860 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=August 2, 2018 |archive-date=April 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405191217/https://www.nhl.com/news/mark-scheifele-confident-winnipeg-jets-can-contend-for-stanley-cup/c-299657860 |url-status=live}}</ref> During the 2018–19 season, Scheifele set new career highs in goals, assists, and points.<ref name ="EP" /> By December, he was named NHL's First Star of the Week after recording a five-game point streak thus trying for tenth amongst the league leader in points.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mark Scheifele named NHL's First Star of the Week |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/mark-scheifele-named-nhls-first-star-of-the-week/c-302555672 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=December 3, 2018 |archive-date=February 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210044658/https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/mark-scheifele-named-nhls-first-star-of-the-week/c-302555672 |url-status=live}}</ref> In the same month, he was selected for his first NHL All-Star Game alongside Wheeler after he recorded 49 points to rank 11th in the league.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hirschfield |first1=Kevin |title=Jets forwards Scheifele, Wheeler headed to NHL All-Star Game |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4809780/jets-forwards-scheifele-wheeler-headed-to-nhl-all-star-game/ |website=globalnews.ca |publisher=Global News |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=January 2, 2019 |archive-date=September 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903211934/https://globalnews.ca/news/4809780/jets-forwards-scheifele-wheeler-headed-to-nhl-all-star-game/ |url-status=live}}</ref> On January 18, 2019, he was high sticked by Nashville Predators forward Ryan Johansen who was subsequently suspended for two games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Predators' Johansen suspended 2 games for high-sticking Scheifele |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/predators-johansen-suspended-2-games-high-sticking-scheifele/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=January 18, 2019 |archive-date=March 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325204457/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/predators-johansen-suspended-2-games-high-sticking-scheifele/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The Jets finished second in the Central Division but lost in their first round series against the St. Louis Blues, who went on to win their first Stanley Cup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Zeisberger |first1=Mike |title=Scheifele believes Jets are tight-knit team |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/mark-scheifele-winnipeg-jets-close-group/c-308365650 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=July 26, 2019 |archive-date=February 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209094625/https://www.nhl.com/news/mark-scheifele-winnipeg-jets-close-group/c-308365650 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Scheifele rejoined the team for the 2019–20 season, which would be unexpectedly paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Billeck |first1=Scott |title=Hockey Is Back: Wait finally over as Jets open COVID camp |url=https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/0712-billeck-jets-tc-primer |access-date=March 14, 2021 |publisher=Winnipeg Sun |date=July 13, 2020 |archive-date=April 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426054948/https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/0712-billeck-jets-tc-primer |url-status=live}}</ref> He also returned as an alternate captain for the Jets alongside Byfuglien and Josh Morrissey.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clinton |first1=Mitchell |title=Morrissey named alternate captain, Beaulieu out with upper-body injury |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/morrissey-named-alternate-captain-beaulieu-out-with-upper-body-injury-309634006 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=October 1, 2019}}</ref> He began the season strong as the Jets maintained a 10–7–1 record through October and early November. On November 10, Scheifele recorded his ninth career overtime goal, tying Ilya Kovalchuk for the most in Jets/Atlanta Thrashers history.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scheifele scores 21 seconds into OT to lift Jets to win over Stars |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/scheifele-scores-21-seconds-ot-lift-jets-win-stars/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=November 10, 2019}}</ref> Nearly a month later, he scored twice in a 3–2 win over the Anaheim Ducks to secure his 399th and 400th NHL points.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mark Scheifele scores twice, Jets beat Ducks 3-2 |url=https://www.espn.com.au/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401145504 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=December 8, 2019}}</ref> At the end of December, Scheifele and teammate Connor Hellebuyck were selected for the 2020 National Hockey League All-Star Game. At the time of his selection, he led the team in points, goals, and assists, and ranked in the league's top-20 in goals.<ref>{{cite web |title=Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele named to 2020 NHL All-Star Game |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/connor-hellebuyck-and-mark-scheifele-named-to-2020-nhl-all-star-game/c-313241646 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=December 30, 2019 |archive-date=March 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302135609/https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/connor-hellebuyck-and-mark-scheifele-named-to-2020-nhl-all-star-game/c-313241646 |url-status=live}}</ref> Shortly following his selection, Scheifele was recognized as the NHL's Second Star of the Week ending on January 6 after recording three multi-point games to tie for the League lead in scoring.<ref>{{cite web |title=MacKinnon leads 3 Stars of the Week |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nathan-mackinnon-mark-scheifele-zach-werenski-named-nhl-3-stars-313535108 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=January 6, 2020}}</ref> Upon returning from the All-Star Break, Scheifele went 12 games without scoring a goal before recording his third career NHL hat-trick on February 20 against the Ottawa Senators.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clinton |first1=Mitchell |title=Scheifele's hat trick leads Jets to win in Ottawa |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/scheifele-s-hat-trick-leads-jets-to-win-in-ottawa-315334774 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=February 20, 2020}}</ref> When the league officially paused the season in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Scheifele had accumulated 29 goals and 44 assists for 73 points through 71 games. He led the team in assists, power play goals, and average ice time on ice but tied with Connor for most points.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Jamie |title=By the Numbers: Mark Scheifele |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/by-the-numbers-mark-scheifele-316302392 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=March 26, 2020}}</ref> During the COVID pause, Scheifele donated $100,000 to Winnipeg Harvest Inc. to assist members in the community.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McKenna |first1=Ryan |title=Jets players donate $100,000 to local food organization amid COVID-19 |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jets-players-donate-100000-local-food-organization-amid-covid-19/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=March 20, 2020 |archive-date=November 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127104416/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jets-players-donate-100000-local-food-organization-amid-covid-19/ |url-status=live}}</ref> He also joined the league's Return to Play (RTP) committee in an effort to finish the 2019–20 season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Jamie |title=Scheifele expands hockey knowledge on RTP committee |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/scheifele-expands-hockey-knowledge-on-rtp-committee/c-317430552 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=July 14, 2020 |archive-date=October 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021180936/https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/scheifele-expands-hockey-knowledge-on-rtp-committee/c-317430552 |url-status=live}}</ref> During the Western Conference seeding round-robin against the Calgary Flames, Scheifele suffered an Achilles tendon injury after colliding with Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kives |first1=Bartley |author-link1=Bartley Kives |title=Scheifele, Laine injuries spell disaster for Winnipeg in Game 1 vs. Calgary |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-calgary-game-one-analysis-1.5672145 |website=cbc.ca |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=August 2, 2020 |archive-date=August 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822000220/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-calgary-game-one-analysis-1.5672145 |url-status=live}}</ref> He subsequently sat out the remainder of the playoffs, where the Jets were eliminated early, but said it did not interfere with his off-season training.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jets' Mark Scheifele on his recovery: 'I'm 100 per cent, no question' |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/jets-mark-scheifele-recovery-im-100-per-cent-no-question/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=November 3, 2020 |archive-date=January 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128130739/https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/jets-mark-scheifele-recovery-im-100-per-cent-no-question/ |url-status=live}}</ref> When speaking about the incident, Scheifele said he holds no ill will against Tkachuk and did not believe he intended to injure him.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Slattery |first1=Joey |title=Scheifele holds no ill will against Tkachuk over season-ending hit |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/scheifele-holds-no-ill-will-against-tkachuk-over-season-ending-hit/ |website=ctvnews.ca |access-date=February 7, 2021 |date=August 12, 2020 |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030000619/https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/scheifele-holds-no-ill-will-against-tkachuk-over-season-ending-hit-1.5060907 |url-status=live}}</ref>
After recovering from the injury during the offseason, Scheifele returned to the Jets' line-up to compete in the North Division during the 2020–21 season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wiebe |first1=Ken |title=Jets' Scheifele embracing chance to shine in Canadian division spotlight |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/jets-scheifele-embracing-chance-shine-canadian-division-spotlight/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=January 5, 2021 |archive-date=January 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109112126/https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/jets-scheifele-embracing-chance-shine-canadian-division-spotlight/ |url-status=live}}</ref> During training camp, Scheifele was paired with Ehlers and Wheeler which diverted from his previous left-wing partner Kyle Connor.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clinton |first1=Mitchell |title=Scheifele aims to take his game to new heights |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/scheifele-aims-to-take-his-game-to-new-heights/c-320000070 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=January 5, 2021 |archive-date=January 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210106114734/https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/scheifele-aims-to-take-his-game-to-new-heights/c-320000070 |url-status=live}}</ref> However, as the season progressed, Scheifele and Wheeler gained Pierre-Luc Dubois as their linemate on the Jets top line. With these linemates, Scheifele maintained a career-high 11-game point streak through February for a total of 28 points.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clinton |first1=Mitchell |title=Scheifele happy with 11-game point streak, but striving for more |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/scheifele-happy-with-11-game-point-streak-but-striving-for-more-321856302 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=February 26, 2021}}</ref> On May 6, 2021, Scheifele recorded his 500th career NHL point with an assist on Wheeler's third period goal against the Calgary Flames. His assist also helped the Jets snap their seven-game losing streak and qualify for the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Adams |first1=Blair |title=Kitchener's Scheifele collects 500th NHL point |url=https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2021/05/06/kitcheners-scheifele-collects-500th-nhl-point-3754746/ |publisher=CityNews |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=May 6, 2021}}</ref> Scheifele finished the 2020–21 regular season with 21 goals and 42 assists for 63 points through 56 games as the Jets met with the Edmonton Oilers in the First Round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ates |first1=Murat |title=Winnipeg Jets final report card: Grading the forwards, from Nik Ehlers to Mark Scheifele to Pierre-Luc Dubois |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2642683/2021/06/14/winnipeg-jets-final-report-card-grading-the-forwards-from-nik-ehlers-to-mark-scheifele-to-pierre-luc-dubois/ |publisher=The Athletic |access-date=October 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20231027023051/https://theathletic.com/2642683/2021/06/14/winnipeg-jets-final-report-card-grading-the-forwards-from-nik-ehlers-to-mark-scheifele-to-pierre-luc-dubois/ |archive-date=October 27, 2023 |url-status=live |date=June 14, 2021}}</ref> Scheifele and Wheeler tallied five points each during the first round series to lead the team as they swept the Oilers in four games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Satriano |first1=David |title=Jets will play Canadiens in Stanley Cup Second Round |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-playoff-second-round-series-lookahead/c-324984938 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=June 3, 2021 |date=May 31, 2021 |archive-date=June 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604004420/https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-playoff-second-round-series-lookahead/c-324984938 |url-status=live}}</ref> During Game 1 of the following round, Scheifele was suspended four games for charging Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jets' Scheifele suspended four games for charge on Habs' Evans |url=https://www.tsn.ca/winnipeg-jets-mark-scheifele-suspended-x-games-for-charge-on-montreal-canadiens-jake-evans-1.1649452 |website=tsn.ca |access-date=June 3, 2021 |date=June 3, 2021 |archive-date=June 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604003805/https://www.tsn.ca/winnipeg-jets-mark-scheifele-suspended-x-games-for-charge-on-montreal-canadiens-jake-evans-1.1649452 |url-status=live}}</ref> As the Jets were swept in four games, Scheifele was unable to return to the lineup and finished the postseason with five points.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Brandt |first1=Ryan |last2=Hobson |first2=Russ |title=Winnipeg Jets swept by Habs as season comes to an end |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7929880/winnipeg-jets-swept-by-habs-as-season-comes-to-an-end/ |publisher=Global News |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=June 7, 2021}}</ref>
As a result of the suspension, Scheifele sat out for the Jets' 2021–22 season opener against the Anaheim Ducks. He then played two games, and added two assists, before testing positive for COVID-19 and quarantining.<ref name="Wiebe">{{cite web |last1=Wiebe |first1=Ken |title=Amid snake-bitten season, Scheifele finding ways to grow in different role |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/amid-snake-bitten-season-scheifele-finding-ways-grow-different-role/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=November 10, 2021}}</ref> After missing five games, he returned on November 2 for a shootout win over the Dallas Stars.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Billeck |first1=Scott |title=Scheifele lifts Jets over the Stars with shootout winner in return from COVID-19 |url=https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/scheifele-lifts-jets-over-the-stars-with-shootout-winner-in-return-from-covid-19 |access-date=October 26, 2023 |publisher=Winnipeg Sun |date=November 2, 2021}}</ref> Although he would shortly thereafter suffer a lower-body injury, Scheifele only missed one practice before returning to the Jets lineup.<ref name="Wiebe"/> While Scheifele struggled to produce, his team began with a winning 8–3–3 record. He started the season with a 14 game scoring drought, which he broke by scoring the overtime game-winning goal on November 14 against the Los Angeles Kings. This goal also broke Kovalchuk's franchise record and secured Scheifele in first place.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mark Scheifele scores in overtime as Winnipeg Jets end Kings' win streak |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/8372651/mark-scheifele-scores-in-overtime-as-winnipeg-jets-end-kings-win-streak/ |publisher=Global News |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=November 14, 2021}}</ref> Scheifele's struggles continued throughout the season as he experienced another lengthy goalless drought in December. The seven-game streak was snapped on December 3 after he recorded his fourth career NHL hat-trick against the New Jersey Devils.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scheifele ends goal drought with 4th career hat trick to propel Jets past Devils |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets-new-jersey-devils-recap-december-3-1.6273463 |publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=December 3, 2021}}</ref> As both Scheifele and the Jets struggled to win games, head coach Paul Maurice was replaced with Dave Lowry on December 17.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Petz |first1=Sarah |title=Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice resigns, says players 'need a new voice' |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/paul-maurice-resigns-1.6289689#|publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=December 17, 2022}}</ref> After continuing to struggle through January, Scheifele began receiving criticism for being too casual in his game play and underachieving.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wiebe |first1=Ken |title=Jets in big trouble if Scheifele can't elevate his game after break |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/jets-big-trouble-scheifele-cant-elevate-game-break/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=February 2, 2022}}</ref> He experienced another six game goalless streak in February that was snapped by his fifth career NHL hat-trick against the Minnesota Wild.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scheifele records fifth career hat trick as Jets beat Wild |url=https://www.tsn.ca/scheifele-records-fifth-career-hat-trick-as-jets-beat-wild-1.1760748 |publisher=TSN |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=February 16, 2022}}</ref> The Jets were eliminated from playoff contention on April 20, 2022, after the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Washington Capitals 4–3 in overtime. This marked the first time in five years that the Jets failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Jets eliminated from playoff contention due to penalty kill, defense |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/winnipeg-jets-eliminated-from-playoff-contention-333237368 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=April 21, 2022}}</ref> Due to an upper body injury, Scheifele missed the Jets final nine games and finished the season with 29 goals and 41 assists for 70 points through 67 games.<ref name="trade">{{cite web |title=Cheveldayoff: No trade request from Scheifele, meeting to come |url=https://www.tsn.ca/winnipeg-jets-mark-scheifele-kevin-cheveldayoff-1.1794103 |publisher=TSN |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=May 2, 2022}}</ref> During his exit interview, Scheifele commented: "I just have to know where this team is going and what the direction is and what the changes are going to be, if any." This began rumours that he had requested a trade, which Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff denied.<ref name="trade"/><ref>{{cite web |last1=McKendrick |first1=Devon |title=Jets' Cheveldayoff addresses coaching, Scheifele comments at season-ending news conference |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/jets-cheveldayoff-addresses-coaching-scheifele-comments-at-season-ending-news-conference/ |publisher=CTV News |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=May 2, 2022}}</ref>
Scheifele and the Jets began the 2022–23 season strong and quickly tied a franchise record for the best start to a season. This was in spite of missing numerous key players due to injuries such as Ehlers, Wheeler, and Mason Appleton.<ref name="Vingan">{{cite web |last1=Vingan |first1=Adam |title=How have the Winnipeg Jets found success again in 2022-23? |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/how-have-the-winnipeg-jets-found-success-again-in-2022-23/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=October 27, 2023 |date=December 27, 2022}}</ref> By late November, Scheifele was leading the team with 11 goals as the team improved to a 13–6–1 record.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wiebe |first1=Ken |title=Breaking down Jets 2.0 franchise record-tying start through quarter-season mark|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/breaking-down-jets-2-0-franchise-record-tying-start-through-quarter-season-mark/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=November 28, 2022}}</ref> While the team suffered setbacks due to injuries, Scheifele and Dubois continued to lead the top two lines and collect points.<ref name="Vingan"/> In December, Scheifele recorded two hat-tricks as the Jets finished the year with a 22–13–1 record.<ref name="hat-trick">{{cite web |title=Scheifele's hat trick helps Jets snap three-game skid; beat Canucks |url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/mark-scheifele-hat-trick-winnipeg-jets-beat-vancouver-canucks-1.1899442 |publisher=TSN |access-date=October 26, 2023 |date=December 29, 2022}}</ref> His sixth hat-trick came in a 6–5 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on December 13<ref>{{cite news |last1=Billeck |first1=Scott |title=Jets lose to Vegas Golden Knights despite a hat trick from Mark Scheifele |url=https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/jets-lose-to-vegas-golden-knights-despite-a-hat-trick-from-mark-scheifele |access-date=October 26, 2023 |publisher=Winnipeg Sun |date=December 13, 2022}}</ref> while his seventh came at the end of the month in a win over the Vancouver Canucks.<ref name="hat-trick"/> In the second to last game of the season, Scheifele scored to help lead the Jets over the Minnesota Wild and clinch a playoff berth in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jets Clinch Playoff Berth, Eliminate Predators in Testy Battle with Wild |url=https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/game-stories/jets-clinch-playoff-berth-eliminate-predators-in-testy-battle-with-wild |publisher=The Hockey News |access-date=October 27, 2023 |date=April 12, 2023}}</ref> However, he would be limited to only four games during their first round series against the Golden Knights due to an injury.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Slattery |first1=Joey |title=Jets season comes to disappointing end as Golden Knights clinch series |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/jets-season-comes-to-disappointing-end-as-golden-knights-clinch-series/ |publisher=CTV News |access-date=October 27, 2023 |date=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
Prior to the start of the 2023–24 season, Scheifele and Hellebuyck signed an identical seven-year, $59.5 million contract extension with the Jets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scheifele, Hellebuyck each signs 7-year, $59.5 million contract with Jets |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/mark-scheifele-connor-hellebuyck-sign-7-year-deals-with-winnipeg |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 26, 2023|date=October 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231010003234/https://www.nhl.com/news/mark-scheifele-connor-hellebuyck-sign-7-year-deals-with-winnipeg|archive-date=October 10, 2023}}</ref>
On October 18, 2025, Scheifele scored a power play goal against the Nashville Predators for his 813th career NHL point, making him the all-time points leader for the Winnipeg Jets franchise.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-19 |title=Scheifele becomes franchise points leader for Jets in win against Predators {{!}} NHL.com |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nashville-predators-winnipeg-jets-game-recap-october-18-2025 |access-date=2025-10-19 |website=www.nhl.com |language=en}}</ref> He broke his previous career high in assists, 50, after assisting on a goal by Kyle Connor during a March 14 game against the Colorado Avalanche.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/colorado-avalanche-winnipeg-jets-game-recap-march-14-2026 |title=Connor has 2 points, Jets hold off Avalanche |website=NHL.com |author=Darrin Bauming |date=March 14, 2026 |access-date=March 15, 2026}}</ref> He scored the 900th point of his career during an April 6 game against the Seattle Kraken<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/another-milestone-for-scheifele-900-points |title=Another milestone for Scheifele, 900 points |website=NHL.com |author=Jamie Thomas |date=April 6, 2026 |access-date=April 13, 2026}}</ref>, and he broke Marian Hossa's franchise records for points on April 13 when he scored a goal during the third period of a game against the Vegas Golden Knights. He would finish the season with 103 points, becoming the first player in modern Jets' history to score 100 points in a season since the team's relocation from Atlanta.
==International play== {{MedalTableTop| name = no| image = Mark Scheifele WJC12 press conference.jpg|imagesize=150px| caption = Scheifele as a member of Team Canada at the 2012 World Junior Championships}} {{MedalCountry|{{ih|CAN}}}} {{MedalSport|Ice hockey}} {{MedalCompetition|World Championships}} {{MedalGold|2016 Russia|}} {{MedalSilver|2017 Germany/France|}} {{MedalCompetition|World Junior Championships}} {{MedalBronze|2012 Canada|}} {{MedalBottom}} Scheifele has competed for Team Canada at both the junior and national level at international tournaments. His first international tournament was at the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships held in Calgary and Edmonton.<ref>{{cite web |title=Canada finalizes world junior hockey squad |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/canada-finalizes-world-junior-hockey-squad-1.1022271 |agency=The Canadian Press |website=cbc.ca |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=December 14, 2011 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224108/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/canada-finalizes-world-junior-hockey-squad-1.1022271 |url-status=live}}</ref> Scheifele played on a line with Tanner Pearson and each set each other up for goals to win the bronze medal.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kitchener connection of Scheifele, Pearson contributes two goals as Canada wins bronze |url=https://www.therecord.com/sports/hockey/2012/01/05/kitchener-connection-of-scheifele-pearson-contributes-two-goals-as-canada-wins-bronze.html |access-date=February 4, 2021 |publisher=The Record |date=January 5, 2012 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224020/https://www.therecord.com/sports/hockey/2012/01/05/kitchener-connection-of-scheifele-pearson-contributes-two-goals-as-canada-wins-bronze.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year, he also competed in the 2012 Canada–Russia Challenge<ref>{{cite web |title=Scheifele, Team Canada Prepare For Russia |url=https://barriecolts.com/scheifele-collects-three-points-in-series-clinching-win |website=barriecolts.com |publisher=Barrie Colts |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=August 15, 2012 |archive-date=February 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209112119/https://barriecolts.com/scheifele-collects-three-points-in-series-clinching-win |url-status=live}}</ref> where he helped Team Canada win a gold medal.<ref name ="EP" /> Scheifele also participated in the 2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, held in Ufa, Russia.<ref>{{cite web |title=Final Rosters: 2013 World Junior Championship |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=85533 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412004822/http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=85533 |url-status=live}}</ref>
During his rookie season with the Jets, Scheifele played for the senior Canadian team at the 2014 IIHF World Championship in Minsk. However, they failed to medal at the tournament after being eliminated by Finland in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite web |title=Canada's National Men's Team Eliminated In Quarter-Finals At 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship |url=https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/canada-eliminated-in-2014-quarter-finals |website=hockeycanada.ca |publisher=Hockey Canada |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=May 22, 2014 |archive-date=April 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416022241/https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/canada-eliminated-in-2014-quarter-finals |url-status=live}}</ref> He was later named to Team Canada's 2016 IIHF World Championship roster, held in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, where he won the gold medal. Following this, Scheifele was named Kitchener-Waterloo and area's top athlete for 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mark Scheifele named Kitchener-Waterloo and area's top athlete for 2016 |url=https://www.therecord.com/sports/waterloo-region/2017/05/16/mark-scheifele-named-kitchener-waterloo-and-area-s-top-athlete-for-2016.html |access-date=February 4, 2021 |publisher=The Record |date=May 16, 2017 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130021312/https://www.therecord.com/sports/waterloo-region/2017/05/16/mark-scheifele-named-kitchener-waterloo-and-area-s-top-athlete-for-2016.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year, Scheifele represented Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey,<ref>{{cite web |title=Two Jets added to World Cup of Hockey rosters |url=https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/two-jets-added-to-world-cup-of-hockey-rosters/c-884185 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=May 27, 2016 |archive-date=February 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213014228/https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/two-jets-added-to-world-cup-of-hockey-rosters/c-884185 |url-status=live}}</ref> playing on the top line alongside Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid.<ref name="leadership">{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Mark Scheifele grows into leadership role for Jets |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-scheifele-molding-into-leadership-role/c-283817466 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=November 17, 2016 |archive-date=November 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108121704/https://www.nhl.com/news/jets-scheifele-molding-into-leadership-role/c-283817466 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, Scheifele announced his decision to skip the 2019 IIHF World Championship after the Jets were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Teague |first1=Matt |title=Jets' Laine, Scheifele, Wheeler to skip World Championship |url=https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1755661 |website=thescore.com |publisher=The Score |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=April 22, 2019}}</ref>
==Playing style== Prior to being drafted into the NHL, Scheifele described himself as a "hard working, 2-way, play-making center."<ref>{{cite news |title=Draft a blast for Jets pick Mark Scheifele |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/draft-a-blast-for-jets-pick-mark-scheifele/article584500/ |access-date=February 4, 2021 |publisher=The Globe and Mail |date=June 25, 2011 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224020/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/draft-a-blast-for-jets-pick-mark-scheifele/article584500/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Since then, however, Scheifele has been denounced for his lack of defensive acumen and has come to be perceived as a one-way offensive player.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McIndoe |first=Sean |title=Do Mark Scheifele or Mika Zibanejad have bad contracts? NHL Cap Court returns |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5845806/2024/10/16/nhl-cap-court-scheifele-zibanejad/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |work=The New York Times |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Once making the NHL full-time, he earned numerous praises from teammates and opponents, including former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock who called him "one of the best centres in the league."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fox |first1=Luke |title=Leafs coach Babcock sings praise for underrated Jets star Scheifele |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/leafs-coach-babcock-sings-praise-underrated-jets-star-scheifele/ |publisher=Sportsnet |website=sportsnet.ca |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=February 22, 2017 |archive-date=November 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120225020/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/leafs-coach-babcock-sings-praise-underrated-jets-star-scheifele/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
==Personal life== Scheifele is a practising Christian and has gathered with teammates Adam Lowry, Josh Morrissey, and formerly Tucker Poolman to pray and talk.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Seravalli |first1=Frank |title=Canes' Slavin 'walks the walk' as man of faith in NHL |url=https://www.tsn.ca/canes-slavin-walks-the-walk-as-man-of-faith-in-nhl-1.1304169 |website=tsn.ca |publisher=The Sports Network |access-date=February 3, 2021 |date=May 11, 2019 |archive-date=February 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208124904/https://www.tsn.ca/canes-slavin-walks-the-walk-as-man-of-faith-in-nhl-1.1304169 |url-status=live }}</ref> When speaking of the impact his faith has over his life, Scheifele said: "I take the role I play in the community here as a Christian very seriously."<ref name ="Thurber-Smith" /> Scheifele is also a Sport Ambassador for KidSport Winnipeg, a charity that aims to remove the financial barriers to playing sports, and runs an annual hockey camp for boys and girls on behalf of KidSport Winnipeg.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Martin |first1=Riley |title=Mark Scheifele named Team KidSport Athlete Ambassador |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/1846452/mark-sheifele-named-team-kidsport-athlete-ambassador/ |website=globalnews.ca |publisher=Global News |access-date=February 3, 2021 |date=February 23, 2015 |archive-date=November 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129211430/https://globalnews.ca/news/1846452/mark-sheifele-named-team-kidsport-athlete-ambassador/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Vocaturo |first1=Nadia |title=Mark Scheifele Keeping Kids on the Ice |url=https://www.nhlpa.com/news/1-11700/mark-scheifele-keeping-kids-on-the-ice |website=nhlpa.ca |access-date=March 14, 2021 |date=June 27, 2017 |archive-date=March 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305100647/https://www.nhlpa.com/news/1-11700/mark-scheifele-keeping-kids-on-the-ice |url-status=live}}</ref>
Scheifele grew up playing golf on a small course in Tavistock, Ontario, and considers himself a casual golfer. In 2018, he replaced Blake Wheeler at the PGA Tour Canada event where he posted a birdie, six pars, seven bogeys, three double bogeys and one triple for an 87.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Temming |first1=Stan |title=Mark Scheifele proves he's no one-trick pony at PGA Tour Canada event |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/mark-scheifele-proves-hes-no-one-trick-pony-pga-tour-canada-event-232741496.html |website=yahoo.com |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=August 16, 2018 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224021/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/mark-scheifele-proves-hes-no-one-trick-pony-pga-tour-canada-event-232741496.html |url-status=live}}</ref> He later played in another golf tournament in support of KidSport Winnipeg.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mark Scheifele Golf Classic in support of KidSport Winnipeg |url=https://sirc.ca/news/mark-scheifele-golf-classic-in-support-of-kidsport-winnipeg/ |website=sirc.ca |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=June 5, 2019 |archive-date=February 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209085317/https://sirc.ca/news/mark-scheifele-golf-classic-in-support-of-kidsport-winnipeg/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2020, Scheifele was sued by his former personal chef who claimed he "didn't pay him in a "timely and consistent manner;" didn't give the chef health benefits; and "[caused] the Plaintiff to incur substantial out of pocket expenses in carrying out his duties as an employee."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Kayla |title=Mark Scheifele being sued by former personal chef |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/mark-scheifele-being-sued-by-former-personal-chef-1.4818965?cache=yes%3FclipId%3D89750 |website=ctvnews.ca |publisher=CTV News |access-date=February 3, 2021 |date=February 19, 2020 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415224020/https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/mark-scheifele-being-sued-by-former-personal-chef-1.4818965?cache=yes%3FclipId%3D89750 |url-status=live}}</ref> Scheifele responded to the lawsuit denying all claims and asked for the suit to be dismissed.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Friesen |first1=Paul |title=Jets' Scheifele takes on the chef in food fight, Round 2 |url=https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/friesen-jets-scheifele-takes-on-the-chef-in-food-fight-round-2 |access-date=February 3, 2021 |publisher=Winnipeg Free Press |date=July 9, 2020 |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108180509/https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/friesen-jets-scheifele-takes-on-the-chef-in-food-fight-round-2 |url-status=live}}</ref>
The night before game 6 of a 2025 second-round matchup against the Dallas Stars, Scheifele's father died unexpectedly.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jets proud of Scheifele's emotional Game 6 effort after death of father |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/winnipeg-jets-praise-mark-scheifele-effort-after-death-of-father |access-date=May 18, 2025 |website=NHL.com |date=May 18, 2025}}</ref> Following the news, donations of $55 (Scheifele's jersey number) began to be made in his father's memory to charities supported by Scheifele, including KidSport Canada and the True North Youth Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Corte |first=Robin Della |title=Hockey fans rally around Scheifele with donations after father’s death |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/fans-donate-to-charities-in-honour-of-mark-scheifeles-late-father/|access-date=May 19, 2025 |website=CTVNews |date=May 19, 2025}}</ref>
Scheifele is married to equestrian Britt Scheifele.<ref>{{cite news |title=Britt Scheifele having a blast at Spruce Meadows in return to show jumping |work=Calgary Herald |url=https://calgaryherald.com/sports/britt-scheifele-having-a-blast-at-spruce-meadows-in-return-to-show-jumping}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Canadian Britt Scheifele Takes Welcome Speed at DIHP |website=Horse Sport |url=https://horsesport.com/horse-news/canadian-britt-scheifele-takes-welcome-speed-dihp/}}</ref>
Scheifele is the owner of two pet goats named Tiger Woods and Tom Brady.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-17 |title=Mark Scheifele has pet goats named after GOATs |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31462478/mark-scheifele-pet-goats-named-goats-tom-brady-tiger-woods |access-date=2025-12-09 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
===Regular season and playoffs=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; width:60em" |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! colspan="5" | Regular season ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! colspan="5" | Playoffs |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Season ! Team ! League ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM |- | 2008–09 | Kitchener Jr. Rangers | ALLIANCE | 31 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 2 |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2009–10 | Kitchener Dutchmen | GOJHL | 51 | 18 | 37 | 55 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |- | 2010–11 | Barrie Colts | OHL | 66 | 22 | 53 | 75 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2011–12 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |- | 2011–12 | Barrie Colts | OHL | 47 | 23 | 40 | 63 | 36 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 12 |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2011–12 | St. John's IceCaps | AHL | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |- | 2012–13 | Barrie Colts | OHL | 45 | 39 | 40 | 79 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 26 | 41 | 14 |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2012–13 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |- | 2013–14 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 63 | 13 | 21 | 34 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2014–15 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 82 | 15 | 34 | 49 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |- | 2015–16 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 71 | 29 | 32 | 61 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2016–17 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 79 | 32 | 50 | 82 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — |- | 2017–18 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 60 | 23 | 37 | 60 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 10 |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2018–19 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 82 | 38 | 46 | 84 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 |- | 2019–20 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 71 | 29 | 44 | 73 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2020–21 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 56 | 21 | 42 | 63 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 17 |- | 2021–22 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 67 | 29 | 41 | 70 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2022–23 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 81 | 42 | 26 | 68 | 43 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |- | 2023–24 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 74 | 25 | 47 | 72 | 57 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2024–25 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 82 | 39 | 48 | 87 | 61 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 16 |- | 2025–26 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 82 | 36 | 67 | 103 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" | NHL totals ! 961 ! 372 ! 535 ! 907 ! 464 ! 53 ! 26 ! 23 ! 49 ! 59 |}
===International=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" ID="Table3" style="text-align:center; width:40em" |- ALIGN="centre" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Year ! Team ! Event ! Result ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM |- | 2011 | Canada | U18 | 4th | 7||6||2||8||2 |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2012 | Canada | WJC | {{bronze3}} | 6||3||3||6||0 |- | 2013 | Canada | WJC | 4th | 6||5||3||8||2 |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2014 | Canada | WC | 5th | 8||2||2||4||0 |- | 2016 | Canada | WC | {{gold1}} | 9||4||5||9||0 |- bgcolor="f0f0f0" | 2016 | Team North America | WCH | 5th | 3||0||1||1||2 |- | 2017 | Canada | WC | {{silver2}} | 10||3||5||8||8 |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="4" | Junior totals ! 19!!14!!8!!22!!4 |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="4" | Senior totals ! 30!!9!!13!!22!!10 |}
==Awards and honours== {| class="wikitable" ! Award ! Year ! |- ! colspan="3"|NHL |- | NHL All-Star Game | 2019, 2020 |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== {{Commons category}} * {{Ice hockey stats}}
{{s-start}} {{s-ach}} {{succession box | before = Alexander Burmistrov | title = Winnipeg Jets first-round draft pick | years = 2011 | after = Jacob Trouba}} {{s-end}}
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