Jordan Martinook

{{Short description|Canadian ice hockey player (born 1992)}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2013}}

{{Infobox ice hockey player

| name = Jordan Martinook

| image = Martinook (51917156919) (cropped).jpg

| caption = Martinook with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2022

| image_size = 225px

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|7|25}}

| birth_place = Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 0

| weight_lb = 202

| position = Left wing

| shoots = Left

| league = NHL

| team = Carolina Hurricanes

| prospect_league =

| prospect_team =

| former_teams = Arizona Coyotes

| draft = 58th overall

| draft_team = Phoenix Coyotes

| draft_year = 2012

| career_start = 2012

| career_end =

}}

Jordan Martinook (born July 25, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and alternate captain for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Phoenix Coyotes in the second round (58th overall) of the 2012 NHL entry draft.

Early life

Martinook was born on July 25, 1992, in Brandon, Manitoba.{{cite web |title=Jordan Martinook |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/44271/jordan-martinook |publisher=Elite Prospects |access-date=October 26, 2021}} He was raised in Leduc, Alberta due to his father's oilpatch position, and grew up an Edmonton Oilers fan.{{cite news |title=As seen on TV |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87710616/as-seen-on-tv/ |access-date=October 26, 2021 |publisher=Edmonton Journal |date=January 17, 2017|via=newspapers.com}} After playing with the local Leduc Oil Kings in the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League, Martinook joined the Drayton Valley Thunder of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. As a 16 year old, Martinook skated in two games with the Thunder before joining them full time in the 2009–10 season. During his rookie campaign, Martinook tallied 21 goals and 19 assists for 40 points through 59 games.{{cite web |last1=Gagne |first1=Len |title=Alumni News: Martinook off to the desert |url=https://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/newsletter.cfm?leagueID=6851&clientID=2253&page=62305 |publisher=esportsdesk |access-date=October 26, 2021 |date=June 26, 2012}} While playing with the Kings and Valley Thunder, Martinook also auditioned for the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League (WHL). After failing to qualify for their roster during their 2008 and 09 seasons, he was also cut from their 50-man protected list midway through the 2009–10 season. As such, the Vancouver Giants picked up his playing rights in 2010.{{cite news |last1=Weber |first1=Mark |title=Martinook still has something to prove |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87710414/martinook-still-has-something-to-prove/ |access-date=October 26, 2021 |publisher=The Province |date=October 27, 2010|via=newspapers.com}}

Playing career

Martinook played two seasons (2010–2012) of major junior hockey in the WHL with the Vancouver Giants, scoring 51 goals and 41 assists for 92 points, while earning 147 penalty minutes, in 144 games played.

=Phoenix Coyotes organization=

On September 1, 2012, the Phoenix Coyotes signed Martinook to a three-year entry-level contract.{{cite web| url = http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=640591 | title = Coyotes sign centre Jordan Martinook to three-year entry level contract | publisher = Phoenix Coyotes | date = September 1, 2012 | accessdate = September 1, 2012}}

On July 20, 2015, the Coyotes re-signed Martinook to a two-year, two-way contract.{{cite web| url = http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/coyotes-bring-back-d-dahlbeck-f-martinook/ | title = Coyotes bring back Dahlbeck, Martinook | publisher = Sportsnet.ca | date = July 20, 2015 | accessdate = July 20, 2015}} In his first full season with the club, Martinook scored 9 goals and 24 points in 81 games.

The following year, Martinook recorded 25 points in 77 games. On July 22, 2017, the Coyotes re-signed Martinook to a two-year, $3.6 million contract worth $1.8 million annually, avoiding arbitration.{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/news/jordan-martinook-agrees-to-two-year-contract-with-arizona-coyotes/c-290475896 | title = Jordan Martinook agrees to two-year contract with Coyotes | publisher = National Hockey League | date = July 22, 2017 | accessdate = July 22, 2017}}

=Carolina Hurricanes=

File:Carolina Hurricanes at Seattle Kraken - October 17, 2022 - Matty Beniers Jordan Martinook (52438438185).jpg of the Seattle Kraken in 2022.]]

On May 3, 2018, Martinook, and a fourth round pick in the 2018 NHL entry draft, were traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Marcus Krüger and a third round pick. At the time of the trade, Martinook had tallied six goals and nine assists through 81 games for the Coyotes.{{cite web |title=Kruger traded to Coyotes by Hurricanes for Martinook |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/arizona-trades-marcus-kruger-to-carolina-for-jordan-martinook/c-298431282 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 26, 2021 |date=May 3, 2018}} Following the trade, he scored his first career NHL hat-trick on November 23, 2018, in a 4–1 win against the Florida Panthers.{{cite web |title=Martinook's hat trick leads Hurricanes past Panthers 4-1 |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401044661 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=October 26, 2021 |date=November 23, 2018}} After recording 10 goals and 13 points through 50 games to rank sixth among Hurricanes skaters, he signed a two-year contract extension on January 29, 2019.{{cite web |title=Canes Sign Martinook to Two-Year Extension |url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-sign-martinook-to-two-year-extension/c-304294904 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 26, 2021 |date=January 29, 2019}} During the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, after suffering a lower-body injury in Game 4, head coach Rod Brind'Amour revealed Martinook had spent the majority of the season nursing injuries.{{cite web |last1=Dusterberg |first1=Kurt |title=Svechnikov doubtful for Hurricanes in Game 5 against Capitals |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/andrei-svechnikov-doubtful-for-carolina-in-game-5-against-washington/c-306896546 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 27, 2021 |date=April 19, 2019}} As a result of his injury, Martinook missed Game 5 but returned to the lineup for the 5–2 win over the Washington Capitals in Game 6. He recorded one point, an assist, four hits and two shots on goal in 14:25 of ice time.{{cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Michael |title=Game 6 Recap: Canes Top Capitals to Force Game 7 |url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/game-6-recap-hurricanes-top-capitals-to-force-game-7/c-306962132 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 27, 2021 |date=April 22, 2019}} However, he missed Game 1 of the second round against the New York Islanders as a result of reaggravating the same injury.{{cite web |last1=Roarke |first1=Shawn P. |title=Hurricanes downplay obstacles before Game 2 against Islanders |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-downplay-obstacles-before-game-2-against-new-york-islanders/c-307069406 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 27, 2021 |date=April 27, 2019}} Martinook returned to the lineup for Game 3, where he played on a line with Patrick Brown and Greg McKegg, who also scored the game-winner in Game 4.{{cite web |last1=Dusterberg |first1=Kurt |title=Hurricanes rode defense, depth to advance to conference final |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/why-the-carolina-hurricanes-advanced-in-the-second-round/c-307211352 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 27, 2021 |date=May 4, 2019}} Martinook finished his first season with the Hurricanes establishing career highs in goals, shots, and hits, and matched his career high in points. He also finished the post-season recording four assists in 10 games. Following their elimination, Martinook underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury.{{cite web |title=Martinook, de Haan Undergo Medical Procedures |url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/jordan-martinook-calvin-de-haan-undergo-medical-procedures/c-307488100 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 27, 2021 |date=May 21, 2019}}

Following his first season with the Hurricanes, Martinook was named an alternate captain alongside Jaccob Slavin and captain Jordan Staal.{{cite web |title=Canes Name Jordan Staal as Team Captain |url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-name-jordan-staal-team-captain/c-309575578 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 26, 2021 |date=September 29, 2019}} He began the 2019–20 season by recording one assist in four games before undergoing surgery to repair a core muscle injury on October 10.{{cite web |title=Martinook to Undergo Surgery on Friday |url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/jordan-martinook-to-undergo-surgery-on-friday/c-309942646 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 26, 2021 |date=October 10, 2019}} He was activated off injured reserve on November 15, 2019, after missing 15 games.{{cite web |title=Hurricanes activate F Jordan Martinook from injured reserve |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/hurricanes-activate-f-jordan-martinook-injured-reserve/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=October 26, 2021 |date=November 15, 2019}}

On January 19, 2021, Martinook was one of four Hurricanes players added to the NHL's COVID-19 Protocol list.{{cite web |title=Hurricanes add four more players to NHL's COVID Protocol list |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/hurricanes-add-four-players-nhls-covid-protocol-list/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=October 26, 2021 |date=January 19, 2021}} During the 2021 off-season, Martinook had meniscal debridement surgery on his right knee but was expected to be ready for the start of the season.{{cite web |last1=Myers |first1=Tracey |title=Martinook of Hurricanes has knee surgery, to be OK for start of 2021-22 |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-jordan-martinook-has-knee-surgery-expected-to-be-ready-for-next-season/c-325359364 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 26, 2021 |date=June 16, 2021}} While recovering, he was signed to a three-year, $5.4 million contract extension to remain with the Hurricanes.{{cite web |title=Hurricanes re-sign Jordan Martinook to three-year, $5.4M deal |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/hurricanes-re-sign-jordan-martinook-three-year-5-4m-deal/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=October 26, 2021 |date=July 28, 2021}}

Personal life

Martinook and his wife Courtney have two children together.{{cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Michael |title=Martinook Wants to 'See it Through' With Canes |url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/jordan-martinook-wants-to-see-it-through-with-canes/c-325309372 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=October 25, 2021 |date=June 11, 2021}}

Career statistics

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! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" |

! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" |

! colspan="5" | Regular season

! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" |

! colspan="5" | Playoffs

bgcolor="#e0e0e0"

! Season

! Team

! League

! GP !! G !! A !! Pts !! PIM

! GP !! G !! A !! Pts !! PIM

2008–09

| Drayton Valley Thunder

| AJHL

| 6

1120

| —

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2009–10

| Drayton Valley Thunder

| AJHL

| 59

21194048

| —

2010–11

| Vancouver Giants

| WHL

| 72

11172867

| 4

1018
bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2011–12

| Vancouver Giants

| WHL

| 72

40246480

| 6

3692
2012–13

| Portland Pirates

| AHL

| 53

9101930

| 3

0110
bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2013–14

| Portland Pirates

| AHL

| 67

14163048

| —

2014–15

| Portland Pirates

| AHL

| 62

15284341

| —

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2014–15

| Arizona Coyotes

| NHL

| 8

0110

| —

2015–16

| Arizona Coyotes

| NHL

| 81

9152418

| —

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2016–17

| Arizona Coyotes

| NHL

| 77

11142540

| —

2017–18

| Arizona Coyotes

| NHL

| 81

691545

| —

bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2018–19

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 82

15102538

| 10

0446
2019–20

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 45

2111322

| 8

2138
bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2020–21

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 44

491325

| 11

0334
2021–22

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 59

691522

| 6

0114
bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2022–23

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 82

13213461

| 15

39128
2023–24

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 82

14183236

| 11

2246
bgcolor="#e0e0e0"

! colspan="3" | NHL totals

! 641 !! 80 !! 117 !! 197 !! 307

! 61 !! 7 !! 20 !! 27 !! 36

References

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