Martin returns to the Aces for a third consecutive year, having actually begun last season by playing 14 games in the American Hockey League for Providence. He turned in a solid +12 rating (third on the team) in 54 games with the Aces, and enjoyed a three-point night with a goal and two assists in a 6-5 victory at Bakersfield January 9. Martin’s steady play continued in the postseason, as he finished tied for the team lead with Colin Hemingway at +12 in 21 playoff games while assisting on six goals.

Martin joined Alaska in February 2008 and appeared in 27 games, finishing with a team-best +18 rating and earning ECHL Plus Performer of the Month honors in March. His performance with the Aces eventually resulted in a promotion to Alaska’s AHL affiliate in Peoria, where he had two assists and a fighting major while going +2. Martin returned for the Kelly Cup playoffs and tied for the team lead with four goals in nine postseason contests, including the game-winner at 2:34 of the second overtime to beat Idaho in Game Three of an eventual four-game sweep of the defending ECHL champions in Alaska’s first round series. Martin had started the 2007-08 season in France after spending his first three pro campaigns in North America, including ECHL stops in Long Beach, Columbia, and Texas.  Martin played three years in the QMJHL and two more at St. Mary’s University (CIS) before turning pro.