Brady Martin

Brady Martin
Born	(2007-03-16) March 16, 2007 (age 18) Elora, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Right
OHL team	Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
NHL draft	5th overall, 2025 Nashville Predators

Brady Martin (born March 16, 2007) is a Canadian junior ice hockey centre for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He was selected fifth overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2025 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

On April 21, 2023, Martin was drafted third overall by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. ^[1] On May 23, 2023, he signed with the Greyhounds. ^[2] During the 2023–24 season, in his rookie season, he recorded ten goals and 18 assists in 52 regular season games. On September 27, 2024, he was named an alternate captain for the 2024–25 season. ^[3] During his sophomore season, he recorded 33 goals and 39 assists in 57 regular season games. ^[4] He was selected to compete in the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge and the inaugural Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game. ^{[5] [6]}

International play

Medal record
Representing   Canada
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
	2025 United States

On October 23, 2023, he named to Canada Red's roster to compete at the 2023 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. During the tournament he recorded two goals and one assist in seven games. ^[7] On July 31, 2024, he was selected to represent Canada at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. ^{[8] [9]} During the tournament he recorded four assists in five games and won a gold medal. ^[10]

In April 2025, he was selected to represent Canada at the 2025 IIHF World U18 Championships. ^[11] During the tournament he ranked second on the team in scoring with three goals and eight assists in seven games. During the gold medal game against Sweden, he scored two goals, to help Canada win a gold medal. ^[12] This marked the first time Canada has won consecutive gold medals at the IIHF World U18 Championship. ^[13] He was subsequently named to the media all-star team. ^[14]

Personal life

Martin works on his family's farm in Elmira, Ontario. ^{[15] [16]}

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2023–24	Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds	OHL		52	10	18	28	40		11	1	1	2	4
2024–25	Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds	OHL		57	33	39	72	68		5	2	2	4	8
OHL totals				109	43	57	100	108		16	3	3	6	12

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2023	Canada Red	U17	5th		7	2	1	3	4
2024	Canada	HG18			5	0	4	4	2
2025	Canada	U18			7	3	8	11	29
Junior totals					19	5	13	18	35

References

1. "Brady Martin selected by Greyhounds with 3rd Overall Pick". CHL.ca. April 21, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
2. Sweetland, Josh (May 23, 2023). "Third overall pick Brady Martin commits to Greyhounds". CHL.ca. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
3. "Hounds announce Leadership Group for 2024-25 season; Carlisle named Captain". CHL.ca. September 27, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
4. Cohen, Russ (April 29, 2025). "Brady Martin Could Entice The Canadiens". The Hockey News . Retrieved May 4, 2025.
5. "Elmira's Brady Martin named to CHL-USA Prospects Challenge". Waterloo Region Record . October 23, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
6. "Rosters Unveiled for Inaugural Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game Presented by Enbridge Gas". CHL.ca. December 5, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
7. "Brady Martin named to Canada Red roster for 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge". CHL.ca. October 23, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
8. "Martin named to Canada's National Men's Summer U18 team for 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup". CHL.ca. July 31, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
9. "Elmira's Brady Martin makes Canada's U18 hockey squad". Waterloo Region Record . July 31, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
10. "Martin among nine OHL players win gold as Canada defeats Czechia at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup". CHL.ca. April 12, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
11. "Martin named to Canada's camp roster ahead of 2025 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship". CHL.ca. April 12, 2025. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
12. Podnieks, Andrew (May 3, 2025). "Relentless Canada repeats as champions". IIHF.com. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
13. Peters, Chris (May 3, 2025). "Canada Wins Back-To-Back Gold Medals At U18 Men's World Championship". flohockey.tv. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
14. Jurewicz, Chris (May 3, 2025). "Ekberg named MVP". IIHF.com. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
15. Wheeler, Scott (November 26, 2024). "How Brady Martin's farm upbringing helped him become a top 2025 NHL Draft prospect". The Athletic . Retrieved May 4, 2025.
16. Brown, Josh (April 17, 2023). "Waterloo Wolves captain Brady Martin goes from farm to draft table". Waterloo Region Record . Retrieved May 4, 2025.

External links

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

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Yegor Surin	Nashville Predators first round draft pick 2025	Succeeded by Cameron Reid