Hayden Martin commits to Storm

Guelph, ON – Guelph Storm General Manager George Burnett announced today that 2025 OHL Priority Selection Hayden Martin has signed an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with the hockey club.

Hayden Martin, a 6’1, 185 lbs defenseman from Midhurst, Ontario, was selected in the fourth round (65th overall) in this year’s OHL Priority Selection.

The 2009-born blueliner had an excellent 2024-2025 campaign with the Barrie Jr. Colts U16 AAA squad. The left shot defenseman led all Jr. Colts defensemen in points with 34 – recording 9 goals and 25 assists in 31 regular season games. Martin followed up his season notching five goals and two assists in eight playoff games.

“I want to thank the Guelph Storm for this opportunity. It’s an honour and a privilege to be a part of this organization,” said Martin. “I’ve worked really hard to be here and it feels good to be recognized by the Storm. I want to thank my entire family, my former coaches and trainers for all of their support.”