Ku dhammee weedha soo socota: Martin wuxuu ku ciyaaray hockey dugsiga sare ee Elk River High School wuxuuna ku guuleystay abaalmarinta Mr. gudaha
2000, waxaa loo soo qaatay wareega labaad, kaalinta 62aad, waxaa qaatay New Jersey Devils. Wuxuu leeyahay dareen weerar oo wanaagsan iyo qaab ciyaareed la soo bandhigi karo, waana daafac caan ah oo guriga jooga. Wuxuu qayb ka ahaa barnaamij guuleysta Jaamacadda Minnesota ee Ururka Hockey ee Kulliyadaha Galbeedka (WCHA). Wuxuu ka caawiyay dugsigiisa inuu ku guuleysto 2002 iyo 2003 NCAA Division I National Championships.