Matt Martin (ice hockey, born 1989)
| Matt Martin | |||
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Martin with the New York Islanders in 2015 | |||
| Born |
May 8, 1989 Windsor, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
New York Islanders Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| NHL draft |
148th overall, 2008 New York Islanders | ||
| Playing career | 2009–2025 | ||
Matthew Bryan Martin (born May 8, 1989) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who played for the New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). Known for his strong checking abilities, Martin previously held the NHL record for most hits in a season, losing the record to Jérémy Lauzon in 2024. In the NHL, Martin has been described as both an enforcer and a grinder.