Porter Martone

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Porter Martone
Born (2006-10-26) October 26, 2006 (age 18)
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
OHL team Brampton Steelheads
NHL draft Eligible 2025

Porter Martone (born October 26, 2006) is a Canadian junior ice hockey forward and captain for the Brampton Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2025 NHL entry draft.

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Playing career

Following the 2021–22 season, in which he scored 41 goals and 63 assists in 53 games for the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA along with helping the team win the silver medal at the OHL Cup, Martone was selected 5th overall by the Sarnia Sting in the 1st round of the 2022 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection. [1] Martone signed with the Sting on May 21, 2022, which included a no-trade clause. [2]

Martone debuted with the Sting in the 2022–23 season, playing a supporting bottom-six forward role. [3] He scored 6 goals and 7 assists in 29 games before being traded to the Mississauga Steelheads on January 7, 2023, along with Angus MacDonnell in exchange for Ethan Del Mastro and Luca Del Bel Belluz. Martone waived the no-trade clause in his contract with the Sting after being asked to. [4] After being traded to the Steelheads and being placed on a higher line, his offensive production increased with 13 goals and 9 assists in 32 games, for a total of 35 points in 61 games. [5] [6]

Martone continued his junior career with the Steelheads for the 2023–24 OHL season. His production increased again, scoring 33 goals and 38 assists in 60 games, becoming one of the league's leading goal scorers. [6] [7] During the season, the media compared him to Matthew Knies and Corey Perry. [8] [9]

Following the 2023–24 OHL season, Martone was invited to Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence Summer Camps, which help decide rosters for Canada's four national ice hockey teams. [10] After the summer camp, he participated in the Hockey Night in Brampton charity game, which included names such as Mitch Marner and Chris Pronger. [11]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Men's ice hockey
World U18 Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Finland
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Switzerland
Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Slovakia/Czech Republic

Martone debuted internationally with Team Canada Red at the 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. Martone scored 7 goals and 5 assists, tying third in the tournament for most points, to help Canada Red win silver. Despite his efforts, he credited Berkly Catton and Michael Misa as the biggest helpers. [3] [6]

Following the U-17 Hockey Challenge, he was selected as one of the four 16-year-olds for the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships, scoring 3 goals and 3 assists for a bronze medal. [12] Martone was also selected for the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, scoring 7 goals and 8 assists, helping Canada win a gold medal. [13]

Martone was selected as the only returnee and the captain for Canada at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships. [14] In Canada's third game in the group stage against Czechia, Martone scored a hat-trick, helping secure an 8–1 victory. [15] During the U18 Championships, Martone broke an all-time Canadian points record with 22, surpassing Connor Bedard. He ended the tournament with 5 goals and 12 assists, winning a gold medal. [16] Following the tournament, Martone was named to the 2024 U18 WJC All-Star Team. [17]

Personal life

His father, Mike, also played professional hockey. He was drafted 106th overall in the fourth round of the 1996 NHL draft by the Buffalo Sabres, but never played in the NHL. [9]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2022–23 Sarnia Sting OHL 29671331—————
2022–23 Mississauga Steelheads OHL321392226624619
2023–24 Mississauga SteelheadsOHL6033387163515610
OHL totals121525410612011391229

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2022 Canada Red U17 Silver medal icon.svg775126
2023 Canada U18 Bronze medal icon.svg733627
2023 Canada HG18 Gold medal icon.svg52356
2024 CanadaU18Gold medal icon.svg7512176
Junior totals2617234045

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References

  1. ↑ Malone, Mark (April 29, 2022). "Sting thrilled to land 'dynamic' forward Martone in OHL draft". The Sarnia Observer. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Sting Sign 2022 5th Overall Selection Porter Martone". CHL.ca. May 21, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Malone, Mark (November 23, 2022). "Sting's Martone plays with confidence after wearing Maple Leaf". The Sarnia Observer. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. ↑ Davies, Mike (January 7, 2023). "Peterborough's Porter Martone traded to Steelheads". The Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  5. ↑ Kennedy, Ryan (March 9, 2023). "A New Wave Rises in Mississauga". The Hockey News. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 "Porter Martone". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  7. ↑ Stockl, Joely (February 12, 2024). "Porter Martone Hits the 30 Goal Mark With A Highlight Reel Finish". The Hockey News. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  8. ↑ Stockl, Joely (May 1, 2024). "Is Porter Martone the Next Matthew Knies among NHL Prospects?". The Hockey News. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  9. 1 2 Kimelman, Adam (August 2, 2024). "Martone has size, talent to be ticketed for top-5 pick in 2025 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  10. ↑ Davies, Mike (July 17, 2024). "Peterborough's Porter Martone and four Petes players invited to try out for national teams". The Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  11. ↑ Cruikshank, Eric (August 22, 2024). "Future NHL Star Porter Martone Joins Big Hockey Names in Historic Charity Event". The Hockey News. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  12. ↑ Davies, Mike (May 5, 2023). "World U18 experience a whirlwind for Peterborough's Porter Martone". The Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  13. ↑ Colpitts, Iain (December 13, 2023). "Porter Martone playing beyond his years with Mississauga Steelheads". Mississauga.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  14. ↑ Stockl, Joely (April 25, 2024). "2025 NHL Draft Eligible Winger Porter Martone Named Captain of Canada's Under-18 World Championship Squad". The Hockey News. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Porter Martone nets hat trick as Canada rolls Switzerland at men's under-18 worlds". Sportsnet. April 28, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  16. ↑ Peters, Chris (May 4, 2024). "Gavin McKenna, Porter Martone Break Canadian Scoring Record At U18 Worlds". FloHockey. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
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