Martin San-Louis the best scorer of "Tampa"

Martin San-Louis - a talented Canadian hockey player, who for a long time showed an excellent game. Outstanding data of this attacker was often noted by hockey experts. His goals were decisive in the most crucial meetings.

Carier start

Martin was born in 1975 in the town of Laval. His parents were very fond of him and supported him in all his endeavors. Especially Martin was close to his mother. Her faith helped to achieve this hockey player of great success in sports.

San Louis Martin hockey has chosen for itself as the main sport. One year this hockey player spent, playing for the junior team "Hawksbury Hawks". And then he was taken to the University of Vermont. For the university team, Martin played for four years, getting a good sports scholarship. In addition to hockey, Martin diligently received knowledge at the University of Vermont. In this team, San Louis Martin (striker) set a club record. For 4 years, spent in the "Vermont Catamounts", he scored 267 points. For great achievements, Martin was introduced to the University's Hall of Fame.

Professional career

The striker showed excellent statistics, playing for his student team. In 1997, he began his performance for the club "Cleveland Lamberdzheks." In this club Martin again showed good results. For 56 games played, Martin scored 50 points. After this season, at last, NHL clubs noticed this attacker. In the beginning of 1998 this hockey player moved to the "Calgary Flames". But after the transition, he was immediately sent to the second team. There, Martin played for 2 years. Only in the season of 1999-2000. This striker made his debut in the NHL. For "Calgary" he played 56 games and scored 18 points. Despite the high prospects, the management of this club decided to abandon Martin.

Going to "Tampa Bay Lightning"

In the club "Tampa Bay Lightning" Martin made his debut in 2000, playing against the "New York Islanders". This hockey player, despite the large amount of playing time, long could not score a goal. Martin scored only a month and a half later, in a match against Atlanta. He did it when the "Tampa" played in the minority. In total, in his first season for a new club, Martin scored 40 points. The next year this hockey player could be more effective. But as a result of a collision with the player, he broke his leg and for a long time dropped out of the squad. Well developed for Martin season 2002-2003. In it, the player has worked all the games of the regular season. In them, Martin scored 70 points. For this attacker was invited to the match of all the NHL stars.

Success was waiting for "Tampa" and Martin separately in 2004. As a result of the championship, this team took the 2nd place, and Martin scored 94 points. This result allowed him to become the best scorer of the league. In the playoffs, "Tampa" beat "Calgary" and won the Stanley Cup for the first time. According to the results of the championship, this striker was given a lot of individual prizes.

Going to the "New York Rangers"

Despite the respect from the club, "Tampa Bay Lightning" decided to exchange Martin for the "New York Rangers". Insisted on this Steve Yzerman - general manager of the club "Tampa" and the Canadian team. In the regular season, Martin showed poor performance. But in the playoffs, Martin scored 15 points, which helped his team to reach the final. In the final, the team from New York lost to "Los Angeles Kings". It was especially difficult for this striker to play against Tampa, in which he spent many years. In 2015, Michael decided to complete his successful career.

Career for the national team at the World Cup

In his first match, Martin San Luis scored 2 points and helped his team win with a minimum score of 2: 1. In total, he played at this tournament 6 games. Team Canada in the finals beat the team of the Czech Republic and became the winner of the tournament. In 2008 and 2009 The striker also played in the national team of Canada at the World Cup. But it was not possible to win this strongest hockey team. Team Canada was content with only silver medals. And these two teams won the national team Russia. Particularly successful for Martin St. Louis was the World Cup, which took place in 2009. Playing on it, he scored 15 points and was voted the best scorer of the championship.

Participation in the Olympic Games

In 2006 Martin San-Louis was invited to participate in the Olympic Games. Team Canada came to the games in the status of favorites. However, they, unexpectedly for many hockey experts, lost in the quarterfinals. At the Olympics held in 2010, this striker did not go. Although he was in the extended squad. But after the team's fees, the head coach of Canada struck him out of the team. In 2014 Martin San-Louis also did not receive an invitation to play for the national team of Canada at the Olympic Games, which took place in Sochi. But his teammate Stephen Stamkos was injured and was unable to take part in the tournament. Managers of the club decided to replace the injured player Martin. As a result, he won the Olympic Games together with the team, making a significant contribution to this victory.

The personal life of an athlete

His future wife, Martin met in 1996. Almost immediately after the acquaintance of Martin and Heather, relations began. In 2000, the couple was married. Lovers had 3 sons. Having finished the sports way, this illustrious sportsman devotes a lot of time to the upbringing of his children.

As you can see from the above, the hockey player has a very rich biography. Martin San-Louis initially received frequent refusals, but always reacted very calmly to difficulties. In this he was helped by his mother, with whom Martin was very close. Fortunately, her cheerful temperament was passed on to the hockey star. Martin has always been persistent, responsible and purposeful. Recently, in his life, a sorrow was knocked: when a hockey player flew in an airplane for another game, he was informed that his mother had died at the age of 63.