Player's Profile
- Name: Alec Martinez
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 188 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-07-26
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Rochester Hills, Michigan
- Acquired: 4th round (#95 overall), 2007
- Playing In: NCAA
Alec Martinez
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: DJ Powers
History
2005-06: Martinez became one of the most promising young defensemen to emerge out of the CCHA in 2005-06. Martinez had a very strong finish to his rookie season, posting 11 points (three goals, eight assists) and appearing in all 39 games. All three of his goals came in the CCHA Quarterfinal matches versus Western Michigan on March 10 and 11. The RedHawks swept the Broncos in the series.
2006-07: After a solid freshman campaign, Martinez mmore than doubled his point production with nine goals and 24 points in his sophomore season. He will be returning to Miami for his junior campagin and will look to assume an even larger role with the team as a team leader on the blueline.
Talent Analysis
The first thing that jumps out about Martinez is how beautiful his skating is. He combines long, very fluid strides with terrific speed. Martinez's tremendous skating ability allows him to skate and stay with many speedy opposing players as well as jump up into plays. He is very solid positionally and does an excellent job of staying with his assignment. Martinez has great offensive potential and wonderful puck skills. While he will aggressively challenge opposing forwards, Martinez is not overly physical. His most glaring weakness is his strength.
Miami University head coach Enrico Blasi's comments on Martinez: "Alec is not a player who is going to become a banger or crasher. He doesn't have to be. His skating was one of the biggest reasons why recruited him. I think he can bring a lot of offense to the table because of his speed and his decision-making. He's very dependable and somebody who is out there in key situations at all times. I don't think I've seen him once get beat one-on-one."
Future
Martinez attends the Miami University. With some patient development, Martinez might emerge as a mobile offensive defenseman for Manchester and Los Angeles in a few years.
Stats
|
Year
|
Team
|
League
|
GP
|
G
|
A
|
Pts
|
PIM
|
|
2004-05
|
Cedar Rapids
|
USHL
|
58
|
10
|
11
|
21
|
30
|
|
|
Cedar Rapids*
|
USHL
|
11
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
8
|
|
2005-06
|
Miami-OH
|
NCAA
|
39
|
3
|
8
|
11
|
31
|
|
2006-07
|
Miami-OH
|
NCAA
|
42
|
9
|
15
|
24
|
40
|
Profile Last Updated: March, 4th 2008
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