Seth Martin
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Seth Martin | |
Born | 4th May, 1933 Rossland, BC, Canada |
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Occupation | Hockey player, Hockey coach |
Known for | Being in the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame |
Seth Martin (born May 4, 1933 in Rossland, British Columbia, Canada ) is a retired ice hockey player. He played professionally for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. He was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame in 1997. Seth Martin helped the Trail Smoke Eaters win the World Champioships in 1961 as the last amateur team to win the World Championships from Canada. He was named the best [goaltender] of the tournament. Seth, or "Seeth" as he was called in Europe by his many adoring fans, also played in four more World Championships with the Trail Smoke Eaters where he was named best goaltender in three of the four tournaments. Seth Martin played for the St. Louis Blues in 1967–1968 where they made it to the Stanley Cup Finals but lost in four straight to the Montreal Canadiens. Seth then retired to go back to Trail, British Columbia but continued to play hockey and eventually coach.