Craig Martin (ice hockey) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Craig Martin |
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| Born | January 21, 1971 Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Winnipeg Jets Florida Panthers Berlin Capitals |
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| NHL Draft | 98th overall, 1990 Winnipeg Jets |
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| Playing career | 1991–2009 | ||
Craig Martin (born January 21, 1971) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a right winger. Craig played for two seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was part of the Winnipeg Jets and the Florida Panthers.
Craig Martin's Hockey Journey
Craig Martin was chosen by the Winnipeg Jets. This happened in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 98th player picked overall.
Playing in the NHL
Craig played 20 games for the Jets during the 1994–95 NHL season. He made one assist during these games. He also had 19 penalty minutes. Craig played one more game in the NHL. This was for the Florida Panthers in the 1996–97 NHL season. In that game, he collected five penalty minutes.
Hall of Fame Honor
In July 2018, Craig Martin received a special honor. He was inducted into the Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame. Two other Black former professional players from his hometown, Amherst, were also honored. These players were Bill Riley and Mark McFarlane.
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