Ayrton Martino

Ayrton Martino (born September 28, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League (AHL), while under contract to the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey at Clarkson.

Playing career College Martino began his collegiate career for Clarkson during the 2021–22 season. During his freshman year he recorded seven goals and 21 assists in 37 games. Following the season he was named to the All-ECAC Rookie Team and a finalist for the ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Year. During the 2022–23 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded nine goals and 29 assists in 37 games. He led the team in assists and points (38). Following the season he was named to the All-ECAC Third Team. During the 2023–24 season, in his junior year, he recorded nine goals and 18 assists in 31 games. He again led the team in assists.

During the 2024–25 season, in his senior year, he recorded a career-high 25 goals and 26 assists in 39 games. His 51 points finished tied for fourth in the NCAA. He recorded his first career hat-trick on January 17, 2025, in a game against Yale. During conference play he recorded 21 goals and 17 assists in 22 games. He led the ECAC in goals, points (38), and points-per-game (1.73). Following the season he was named to the All-ECAC First Team and ECAC Hockey Player of the Year. He was also named a top-ten finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. He finished his collegiate career with 50 goals and 95 assists in 144 games.

Professional On March 24, 2025, Martino signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars of the NHL, beginning during the 2025–26 season. He was assigned to the Stars' AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.

Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2018–19 St. Michael's Buzzers OJHL 49 10 32 42 26 11 2 8 10 0 2019–20 St. Michael's Buzzers OJHL 48 29 50 79 19 4 2 4 6 0 2020–21 Omaha Lancers USHL 38 18 38 56 12 2 0 0 0 0 2021–22 Clarkson University ECAC 37 7 21 28 8 — — — — — 2022–23 Clarkson University ECAC 37 9 29 38 30 — — — — — 2023–24 Clarkson University ECAC 31 9 18 27 8 — — — — — 2024–25 Clarkson University ECAC 39 25 26 51 8 — — — — — 2024–25 Texas Stars AHL 4 0 0 0 2 — — — — — 2025–26 Texas Stars AHL 41 2 10 12 4 — — — — — 2025–26 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 3 2 2 4 0 — — — — —AHL totals 45 2 10 12 6 — — — — —

Awards and honours Award YearCollege All-ECAC Rookie Team 2022 All-ECAC Third Team 2023 All-ECAC First Team 2025 ECAC Hockey Player of the Year 2025 AHCA East First Team All-American 2025