Education
After his hockey playing career ended in 1980 he studied Martial arts
After his hockey playing career ended in 1980 he studied Martial arts
Marson was drafted in the 2nd Round, 19th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1974 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Marson signed a five-year contract with the Capitals and would become the second Black Canadian to play in the National Hockey League. Former Boston Bruin Willie O"Ree broke the National Hockey League"s colour barrier in 1957-1958. Marson has developed an off-ice martial arts training program for hockey players designed to improve timing, focus and confidence.
Current National Hockey League player Rick Nash is a student of the program
After hockey, Marson also worked as a bus operator for the Toronto Transit Commission. Pre-draft honors National Hockey League awards and honours Non-National Hockey League career post-draft teams Non-National Hockey League awards and honours.
OMJHL All-Star Second Team 1973-1974 Led Sudbury Wolves with 94 points at age 18 in 1973-1974. Was available in the 1974 National Hockey League Amateur Draft because of league"s decision to allow drafting of underage players that year Scored hat trick in 1974 preseason game versus Detroit in Ann Arbor, Michigan His first National Hockey League game was also first game in Washington Capitals franchise history. Number 16 (Washington) & Number 9 (Los Angeles) Suffered concussion in collision with Saint Louis Blues Garnet "Ace" Bailey during a December 7, 1974, game at Saint Louis. Baltimore Clippers (AHL). Springfield Indians (AHL). Hershey Bears (AHL); Philadelphia Firebirds (AHL). Binghamton Dusters (AHL); Took classes at University of Maryland during his playing days in Washington.
