Sharks invite Pavel Martinu to Rookie Faceoff in September
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The San Jose Sharks have invited 18-year-old forward Pavel Martinu to participate in the 2026 Rookie Faceoff, scheduled to start in September. Martinu recently played for the Sioux Falls Stampede in the USHL, where he recorded 17 points in 53 games last season. Despite being ranked 149th by Elite Prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft, he went undrafted. Scouts noted his strong physical play and high defensive skills, although he will need to improve his skating. His performance at the Rookie Faceoff will be critical in determining his future in professional hockey.
- •Pavel Martinu stands at 6-foot-5 and weighs 220 pounds.
- •He played last season with the USHL's Sioux Falls Stampede.
- •Martinu recorded eight goals and nine assists in 53 games.
- •The Rookie Faceoff begins in just over a month.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Sharks Invite Undrafted Prospect to Rookie Faceoff
"When the Rookie Faceoff starts in just over a month, the San Jose Sharks will have an undrafted player joining their ranks.
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