Flyers sign former Steelheads forward Porter Martone to entry-level contract
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed former Brampton Steelheads forward Porter Martone to a three-year NHL entry-level contract.
Martone, 19, was selected by Philadelphia in the first round, sixth overall, of the 2025 NHL Draft after a standout Ontario Hockey League career that saw him develop into one of the league’s premier power forwards.
The Peterborough, Ont., native spent three seasons in the OHL with the Sarnia Sting and Mississauga/Brampton Steelheads, producing 204 points (89 goals, 115 assists) in 178 career regular season games.
Martone’s development took a major step forward following a midseason move from Sarnia to Mississauga during his rookie campaign in 2022-23. From there, he quickly established himself as a top offensive threat, recording 71 points in 60 games in 2023-24 before reaching another level in his final OHL season.
Serving as captain of the Brampton Steelheads in 2024-25, Martone led the club with 61 assists and 98 points in 57 games, ranking seventh in OHL scoring. His 98-point campaign marked a career high and solidified his status as one of the league’s top draft-eligible players.
A prototypical power forward, Martone combined size, skill, and scoring touch throughout his time in the OHL, consistently producing offence while playing a physical, competitive style. His performance in Brampton led to him becoming the highest NHL Draft selection in Steelheads franchise history when he was chosen sixth overall by the Flyers.
Martone now joins the Flyers organization after his first professional contract, following a development path that was built through three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League.
