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Porter Martone

Porter Martone is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He plays right wing for the Philadelphia Flyers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Martone was drafted sixth overall by the Flyers in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. In short, he is a rising young talent in professional hockey.

1996: Mike Martone Drafted by Buffalo Sabres

In 1996, Mike Martone, Porter Martone's father, was drafted 106th overall in the fourth round of the NHL entry draft by the Buffalo Sabres, although he never played in the NHL.

2021: Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA Season

During the 2021-22 season, Porter Martone scored 41 goals and 63 assists in 53 games for the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA, also helping the team win the silver medal at the OHL Cup.

May 21, 2022: Signed with Sarnia Sting

On May 21, 2022, Porter Martone signed with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The contract included a no-trade clause.

2022: International Debut with Canada Red

In 2022, Porter Martone debuted internationally with Canada Red at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge, recording seven goals and five assists to help the team win silver.

2022: Debuted with the Sting

In the 2022–23 season, Porter Martone debuted with the Sarnia Sting, playing a supporting bottom-six forward role.

January 7, 2023: Traded to the Mississauga Steelheads

On January 7, 2023, Porter Martone was traded to the Mississauga Steelheads along with Angus MacDonnell in exchange for Ethan Del Mastro and Luca Del Bel Belluz. He waived his no-trade clause in his contract with the Sting.

2023: Continued Junior Career with Steelheads

During the 2023–24 OHL season, Porter Martone continued his junior career with the Steelheads, where he recorded 33 goals and 38 assists in 60 games, becoming one of the league's leading goal scorers. Media outlets compared him to Matthew Knies and Corey Perry during the season.

2023: Invited to Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence Summer Camps

Following the 2023–24 OHL season, Porter Martone was invited to Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence Summer Camps. After the summer camp, he participated in the Hockey Night in Brampton charity game.

2023: Selected for 2023 World U18 Championships

In 2023, Porter Martone was selected as one of the four 16-year-olds for the World U18 Championships, recording three goals and three assists, and helping Canada win a bronze medal. Martone was also selected for the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he scored seven goals and eight assists as Canada won a gold medal.

2024: IIHF World U18 Championships

In 2024, Porter Martone was selected as the only returnee and the captain for Canada at the IIHF World U18 Championships. During the tournament Martone broke an all-time Canadian points record with 22, surpassing Connor Bedard. He ended the tournament with five goals and 12 assists, and also won a gold medal. Following the tournament, Martone was named to the 2024 U18 WJC All-Star Team.

July 21, 2025: Committed to Michigan State

On July 21, 2025, Porter Martone committed to play NCAA Division I men's ice hockey with Michigan State for the 2025–26 season, departing from the OHL.

December 2025: Selected for 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In December 2025, Porter Martone was selected to represent Canada at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

2025: Joined Canadian Men's National Team

In 2025, Porter Martone joined the Canadian men's national team at its pre-tournament camp for the IIHF World Championship. He made his debut with the senior men's national team in Canada's final preliminary round game against Sweden after being added to the roster to replace injured forward Bo Horvat.

2025: Drafted by Philadelphia Flyers

In 2025, Porter Martone was drafted sixth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL entry draft, marking a significant career milestone.

March 29, 2026: Signed with Philadelphia Flyers

On March 29, 2026, Porter Martone signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.

2026: 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

During the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Porter Martone recorded seven goals and six assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.