Porter Martone recounts memorable lowlight during junior hockey finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Porter Martone, a 19-year-old forward for the Philadelphia Flyers, shared a story about a challenging moment from his junior hockey career. During the OHL Cup Finals in his draft year, Martone attempted to throw his stick to a teammate on a breakaway. Instead, the stick accidentally tripped the opposing player, resulting in Martone's ejection from the game. The Flyers' 2025 No. 6 overall pick reflected on the incident, noting the emotional toll it took as his team lost the game he described as the biggest of his life. Four years later, he continues to develop his NHL career with the Flyers, including playoff experience.
- •Martone was captain at the international junior level.
- •He was ejected from the OHL Cup Finals for throwing his stick.
- •The Flyers selected Martone with the No. 6 pick in 2025.
- •He has 10 games of Stanley Cup playoff experience with the Flyers.
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