Joel Martin Called up to NHL's Islanders
February 8, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Odessa Jackalopes News Release
BRIDGEPORT, CT - The New York Islanders announced today that goaltender Joel Martin has been recalled on an emergency basis from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Martin, 28, has played in six games this season with Bridgeport, posting a 3.19 goals against average (GAA) and a .898 save percentage (sv%). The Fort Worth, TX, native began the season in the Central Hockey League (CHL) with the Odessa Jackalopes, where he had a 10-9-0 record with a 3.61 GAA and a .888 sv%. Martin signed a two-way contract with the Islanders on Feb. 4.
The 6'1", 185-pound backstop turned professional in 2003-04 after completing a four-year junior career in the Western Hockey League. In eight professional season, Martin has played in the CHL, the East Coast Hockey League, the United Hockey League and the AHL.
The Odessa Jackalopes are the Central Hockey League affiliate for the NHL's New York Islanders and the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The team is currently in the middle of its 14th season. Season tickets, mini-plans, and single game tickets are available by calling (432) 552-7825 or visiting jackalopes.org.
Central Hockey League Stories from February 8, 2011
- Joel Martin Called up to NHL's Islanders - Odessa Jackalopes
- Mallards Stop Colorado 4-1 - Quad City Mallards
- Berry, Nolan Lead Mavericks Past RiverKings - Mississippi RiverKings
- Quick Strikes Help Quad City Stifle Eagles' Streak at Seven - Colorado Eagles
- PrairieThunder this Week - Bloomington PrairieThunder
- Coloradoââ¬â¢s Kyle Jones Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week - CHL
- Fans Have a Chance to Win a Date with Dayton Gems Player Kyle Bochek - Dayton Gems
- Returning Players Decided for "Legends Weekend - Odessa Jackalopes
- Bucks to Welcome Nearly 5,000 Kids Thursday - Laredo Bucks
- Galvin Traded to Bloomington for Lovell - Evansville IceMen
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
