Martin Returns to Thunder from AHL

Published on March 21, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


Stockton, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's New York Islanders and the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, have received forward Joey Martin after he was released from his professional tryout contract (PTO) by Bridgeport, Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Rich Kromm announced Friday.

Martin, 25, recorded 4 points on 2 goals and 2 assists in 9 games with the Sound Tigers after being called up to the AHL on February 25. It was the Thorold, Ontario native's third stint in the American Hockey League bring his career AHL statistics to 6 points in 21 games with the Houston Aeros, Texas Stars and Bridgeport. Martin has been called up to the AHL in each of his three seasons as a pro.

Martin returns to the Thunder where he leads the team with 51 points on 16 goals and 35 assists in 52 ECHL games this season. He is currently 14th in the ECHL for most points by a player this year.

The Thunder return to action this weekend with two games against the Alaska Aces on Saturday and Sunday at Stockton Arena. The Thunder will be wearing their "Rough & Ready Islanders" jerseys for the only time at home this season on Saturday night. The jerseys will be auctioned off through a live post-game auction, silent auction and online auction. The first 1,000 fans entering Stockton Arena will receive a free Thor mini-bobblehead featuring the "Rough & Ready Islanders" jersey. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. PST.

The Thunder ask that fans traveling southbound on Interstate-5 give themselves extra time to get to the arena, as the West Fremont Street off-ramp will be closed for roadwork during the weekend. Fans can detour through the Monte Diablo off-ramp to get to Fremont Street. For more information visit StocktonThunder.com.

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