Career
He played three seasons of college hockey at Bemidji State University before turning pro in the 2005-2006 season. In the 2010-2011 season with the Thunder, Martens scored 54 points in 65 games to be named Wichita"s defenseman of the year and the CHL"s most outstanding defenceman. He is a native of Calgary, Alberta.
On December 28, 2011, Martens signed a Pacific Theater of Operations with the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League.
After four seasons with Thunder and after the club were granted admission into the ECHL, Martens despite being team captain opted to retire from professional hockey prior to the 2014-2015 season on October 9, 2014.