The Soo Greyhounds ran through a well-oiled practice Thursday, blowing through drills ahead of a challenging weekend at home against the Kitchener Rangers and Windsor Spitfires. Article content
But before tomorrow rolls around, there’s only one thing on everyone’s mind. Article content Article content
Brady Martin — their teammate, linemate, friend — is about to make his NHL debut with the Nashville Predators.
“F—ing proud!” head coach John Dean said, grinning wide after practice. “I hope people understand how proud a moment this is for the coaching staff, the organization, but the city as well. Here’s a young man who thrives off the crowd and gets juiced from the fans, and I think the Sault faithful are a big part of his success. I really do.”
Martin, just 18, is slated to cent