Giants add netminder Martin in deal with Thunderbirds

The Vancouver Giants have acquired 18-year-old goaltender Connor Martin from the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchange for an eighth-round selection in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft.

Martin, a product of Calgary, Alta., appeared in one game this season with Seattle, making 25 saves in an overtime loss December 3 versus the Victoria Royals.

The 6-foot-3, 183-pound netminder has appeared in 13 career WHL games with the Royals and Thunderbirds. He was originally listed by Victoria in 2018.

TRADE: The Vancouver Giants have acquired 2002-born goaltender Connor Martin from the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchange for an eighth round pick in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft.

Details 📎: https://t.co/aMdCtU5xs5 pic.twitter.com/QtC8aepY2m

— Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) December 6, 2021

Best of luck to Connor in Vancouver! pic.twitter.com/g45B2jGs0z

— Seattle Thunderbirds (@SeattleTbirds) December 6, 2021