Martin re-signs with Icemen

Action photo of Craig Martin of the Jacksonville Icemen

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres and the American Hockey League’s Rochester Americans, announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Craig Martin for the 2023-24 season.

Martin returns to Jacksonville after logging 34 points in 32 games with the Icemen last season, while also recording 13 points (6g-7a) in 12 playoff appearances. Martin began last season overseas with Slovakia’s Presov HC.

The 28-year-old led the Icemen in scoring during the 2021-22 season with 60 points and a career-high 29 goals.

Martin’s return marks the fifth consecutive season he will be a member of the Icemen, where he is tied for second all-time in club history in points (125), third in goals (52), tied for first in assists (73) and third in games played (171). Martin was originally acquired by the Icemen from Adirondack during the 2019-20 season.

Prior to turning pro, Martin totaled 75 points (27g-48a) in 134 games during his four collegiate seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2015-19.