Entering his fifth season, Mason has spent all four previous years in the ECHL, including the past two in Gwinnett.

A proven leader, Mason was the Gladiators assistant captain during the 2007-08 season and was team captain last year, where he posted 36 points (14 goals, 22 assists).

Mason's 14 goals were second amongst ECHL defensemen and just one behind former K-Wing Greg Labenski (Dayton Bombers) for the league lead.

Before playing in Gwinnett, Mason played his first two pro seasons in the ECHL with the Augusta Lynx and Long Beach Ice Dogs.

A four-year standout at Providence College (R.I.), Mason started his collegiate career at defense, but was moved to forward his junior season; however, he did return the Friars blue-line for his senior campaign.

Mason also played three years (1997-2001) of junior hockey in the Eastern Junior Hockey League with the New England Coyotes. In 2001, Mason earned the league's Defenseman of the Year and was named to the EJHL first team.

A two-time EJHL all-star (1999-00 and 2000-01), Mason earned the Coyotes' MVP, Co-Defenseman of the Year and Sportsmanship awards in 2000-01 and was a member of Coyotes' EJHL 1999-2000 championship. In three seasons with the Coyotes, Mason recorded 96 points (33 goals, 63 assists) in 157 games.