Matt Martin (ice hockey, born 1971)

Not to be confused with Matt Martin (ice hockey, born 1989).

Matthew Martin (born April 30, 1971) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. Martin was a member of Team USA during the 1994 Winter Olympics.

Matt Martin
Born	(1971-04-30) April 30, 1971 (age 54) Hamden, Connecticut, U.S.
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position	Defense
Shot	Left
Played for	Toronto Maple Leafs
National team	United States
NHL draft	66th overall, 1989 Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career	1992–2003

Career

Martin played for Avon Old Farms from 1988 to 1990 and the University of Maine from 1990 to 1993. He was chosen 66th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. Martin would go on to play a total of 76 games with the club, recording five assists and 71 penalty minutes. He retired in 2003.

Personal life

Martin and his wife, Deanne, have two sons, Bennett and Cale.^{[citation needed]}

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1987–88	South Connecticut Selects	MBHL		23	3	7	10			—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	Avon Old Farms	HS-Prep		25	9	23	32			—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	University of Maine	HE		35	3	12	15	48		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	University of Maine	HE		30	4	14	18	46		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	University of Maine	HE		44	6	26	32	88		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	St. John's Maple Leafs	AHL		2	0	0	0	2		9	1	5	6	4
1993–94	United States	Intl		39	7	8	15	127		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL		12	0	1	1	6		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	St. John's Maple Leafs	AHL		12	1	5	6	9		11	1	5	6	33
1994–95	St. John's Maple Leafs	AHL		49	2	16	18	54		—	—	—	—	—
1994–95	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL		15	0	0	0	13		—	—	—	—	—
1995–96	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL		13	0	0	0	14		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL		36	0	4	4	38		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	St. John's Maple Leafs	AHL		12	1	3	4	4		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	Chicago Wolves	IHL		78	7	22	29	95		19	0	5	5	24
1998–99	Michigan K-Wings	IHL		76	3	12	15	114		5	0	0	0	10
1999–2000	Michigan K-Wings	IHL		76	0	11	11	66		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	Idaho Steelheads	WCHL		62	6	30	36	60		11	3	5	8	14
2002–03	Idaho Steelheads	WCHL		14	0	2	2	14		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				76	0	5	5	71		—	—	—	—	—
IHL totals				230	10	45	55	275		24	0	5	5	34

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1994	United States	OG		8	0	2	2	8
1997	United States	WC		8	0	0	0	0
Senior totals				16	0	2	2	8

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database