Ayrton Martino

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Ayrton Martino
Clarkson Golden Knight Ayrton Martino.jpg
Martino with the Golden Knights in 2023
Born (2002-09-28) September 28, 2002 (age 22)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Dallas Stars
Texas Stars  (AHL)
NHL draft 73rd overall, 2021
Dallas Stars
Playing career 2025present

Ayrton Martino (born September 28, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League (AHL), while under contract to the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey at Clarkson.

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Playing career

College

Martino began his collegiate career for Clarkson during the 2021–22 season. During his freshman year he recorded seven goals and 21 assists in 37 games. Following the season he was named to the All-ECAC Rookie Team and a finalist for the ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Year. During the 2022–23 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded nine goals and 29 assists in 37 games. He led the team in assists and points (38). Following the season he was named to the All-ECAC Third Team. During the 2023–24 season, in his junior year, he recorded nine goals and 18 assists in 31 games. He again led the team in assists. [1]

During the 2024–25 season, in his senior year, he recorded a career-high 25 goals and 26 assists in 39 games. His 51 points finished tied for fourth in the NCAA. He recorded his first career hat-trick on January 17, 2025, in a game against Yale. [2] During conference play he recorded 21 goals and 17 assists in 22 games. He led the ECAC in goals, points (38), and points-per-game (1.73). [3] Following the season he was named to the All-ECAC First Team and ECAC Hockey Player of the Year. [4] He was also named a top-ten finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. [5] He finished his collegiate career with 50 goals and 95 assists in 144 games. [6]

Professional

On March 24, 2025, Martino signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars of the NHL, beginning during the 2025–26 season. He was assigned to the Stars' AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. [7] [8]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19 St. Michael's Buzzers OJHL 49103242261128100
2019–20St. Michael's BuzzersOJHL482950791942460
2020–21 Omaha Lancers USHL381838561220000
2021–22 Clarkson University ECAC 37721288
2022–23 Clarkson UniversityECAC379293830
2023–24 Clarkson UniversityECAC31918278
2024–25 Clarkson UniversityECAC392526518
NCAA totals144509514554

Awards and honours

AwardYear
College
All-ECAC Rookie Team 2022 [9]
All-ECAC Third Team 2023 [10]
All-ECAC First Team 2025 [11]
ECAC Hockey Player of the Year 2025 [12]
AHCA East First Team All-American 2025 [13]

References

  1. "Ayrton Martino". clarksonathletics.com. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  2. "Martino Nets Hat Trick in Knights 7-4 Win Over Yale". clarksonathletics.com. January 17, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  3. "Clarkson has historic night at ECAC Awards". clarksonathletics.com. March 19, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  4. "Clarkson's Martino chosen ECAC Hockey player of the year, Colgate's Neumeier best rookie, Golden Knights' Houle top coach". USCHO.com. March 22, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  5. Punturi, Jacob (March 19, 2025). "Top 10 Hobey Baker Finalists Announced". SI.com. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  6. "Stars' Ayrton Martino: Signs entry-level contract". CBS Sports . March 24, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  7. "Dallas Stars sign forward Ayrton Martino to a two-year entry-level contract". NHL.com. March 24, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  8. "Dallas Stars sign pair of college teammates to two-way contracts". The Dallas Morning News . March 24, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  9. "ECAC Hockey Announces 2022 All-Rookie Team". ecachockey.com. March 9, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  10. "ECAC Hockey Announces 2022-23 Men's All-League Teams". ecachockey.com. March 16, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  11. "Clarkson Dominates First Team All-League Selections". ecachockey.com. March 13, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  12. "Clarkson's Ayrton Martino Wins Player of the Year for 2024-25 Season". ecachockey.com. March 20, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  13. "Boston College leads way with four 2024-25 All-Americans". USCHO.com. April 11, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by ECAC Hockey Player of the Year
2024–25
Succeeded by
Incumbent