James Martin

2008-09: Martin had a difficult rookie season in the WHL. He had only four assists and a minus ten rating in 31 games for the Swift Current Broncos before being traded to the Kootenay Ice on January 10, 2009 with Christian Magnus and two 2010 draft picks for John Negrin (CGY) and Michael Stickland. Martin was unable to contribute offensively along with a minus eight rating in 25 regular games and a minus three rating in four Playoff games with the Ice.

2009-10: Martin improved his offensive game in his sophomore season in the WHL with the Kootenay Ice. He scored eight goals (three on the power play) along with 11 assists and a plus two rating in 66 WHL games. The offensive defenseman scored one goal, one assist and a minus two rating in six playoff games with the Ice.

2010-11: Martin had an excellent third season in the WHL for the Ice while improving his overall game. He scored 11 goals (five on the power play) along with 18 assists and a plus 18 rating while taking 68 PIMs (six fighting majors) in 68 games.  The Kootenay Ice would capture the WHL championship but lost in the semi-finals of the 2011 Memorial Cup to the Mississauga St. Michael Majors. Martin was able to contribute six assists with a plus ten rating in 19 WHL playoff games and provided solid defensive play at the Memorial Cup. He impressed the Calgary Flames enough to get an invitation to their summer 2011 Development camp and the Young Stars Tournament in Penticton.