The Cardiff Devils are delighted to announce the return of top-scorer Joey Martin for the 2015-16 season.

Martin was the final signing made in the offseason last year and Head Coach Andrew Lord has made him the first name on the roster for the upcoming campaign. Last season, Martin was selected as a First Team All-Star by both the Elite League Coaches and GMs as well as the UK Ice Hockey Journalists. He was also a finalist for the EIHL Forward of the Year award.

In 64 games with the Devils, Martin registered 84 points, with 27 goals and a league leading 57 assists, good for third overall in the league scoring charts and first among all Devils players. The 26 year old Martin thrilled fans all season long and was well respected by teammates - at the end of season awards night he picked up the top goal scorer prize and was voted Forward of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year.

Prior to his move to Cardiff, he had three spells in the American Hockey League and registered over a point per game in his season with Stockton Thunder in the ECHL.

Head Coach Andrew Lord had this to say about the return of Martin:

‘We are excited to have Joey Martin back for 2015/2016. He is the complete package of skill, heart and determination. Marty has one of the best overall skill sets in the league and I believe we will see even more out of him next year.’

‘He is a true gamer who always plays his best in the toughest and most pressure filled games. I could not speak more highly of Joey as both a person and teammate; he has been great in our room, on the ice and in the community.’