Martinsen made its debut for Colorado Avalanche when the team faced the Philadelphia Flyers away.
North man was on the ice in 10.21 minutes, got one deportation and came close to scoring when Colorado ravaged by Philadelphia Flyers and won all 4-0. Coach Patrick Roy was so pleased that he promises that the Norwegian should play in the away game against the Boston Bruins on Thursday.
– It was an amazing feeling to come out ice. That’s what I’ve dreamed of since I was a little kid, and when she chick singing the national anthem, I had little time to smile a little for myself and properly let that sink in. It was absolutely amazing and the largest I’ve experienced so far, says Martinsen to TV2.
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For Manager says Martinsen he is very satisfied with my performance, and feels he proved much of what he is good for in his debut match.
– I’m actually quite happy. I felt I got proved that I could play the way I want. I was physically, went much skating and had some chances. I should put one there, but we won 4-0 and it is the most important, tell a big happy Martinsen.
In Tuesday’s game in Wells Fargo Center took Colorado the lead after only 57 second game when veteran Jarome Iginla scored the goal of his career 596.. Matt Duchene subscribed for two quick goals in the second period. Cody McLeod put the puck in the goal with a backhand shot after some two minutes of the third period.
Martinsen was expelled 2:45 into the third period after a tough tackle from Brayden Schenn. This was Colorado’s only penalty in the game, while Philadelphia Flyers got two players sent off.
Got praise
Patrick Roy said when he met reporters after fight he seems Martinsen was very good.
– I liked what he did in the first period when he passed a defender and nearly came open. I think he did a good fight, and he took some good decisions with the puck, said Roy.
Martinsen told the online newspaper that one of the club’s great legends, Joe Sakic, came away to him after the match and boasted of the effort.
– He congratulated with good match. He had not seen the whole game, but had heard I had made a good match.
Andreas Martinsen wrote a one-year deal with Colorado Avalanche on May 15 this year. He came from Düsseldorfer EG, which he played for three seasons. (© NTB)
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This is the Norwegian players who have played in the world’s toughest hockey league (NHL):
Mats Zuccarello (236):
2010-15: New York Rangers: 236 games, 52 goals, 102 assists.
Playoffs: New York Rangers: 43 appearances, 6 goals, 16 assists.
Espen “Shampoo” Knutsen (207 games):
1997-1998: Anaheim Mighty Ducks 19 games, 3 goals, 0 assists.
2000-04: Columbus Blue Jackets: 188 matches 27 goals, 81 assists.
Ole-Kristian Tollefsen (163 games):
2005-09: Columbus Blue Jackets: 145 appearances, 4 goals, 6 assists.
2009-10: Philadelphia Flyers 18 games, 0 goals, 2 assists .
Patrick Thoresen (106 games):
2006-07: Edmonton Oilers: 85 appearances, 6 goals, 13 assists.
2007-08: Philadelphia Flyers: 21 appearances, 0 goals, 5 assists.
Playoff, 2008: Philadelphia Flyers: 14 games, 0 goals, 2 assists.
Jonas Holøs (39):
2010-11: Colorado Avalanche: 39 appearances, 0 goals , 6 assist.
Anders Myrvold (33 games):
1995-1996: Colorado Avalanche: 4 appearances, 0 goals 1 assist.
1996-97: Boston Bruins: 9 appearances, 0 goals, 2 assists.
2000-01: New York Islanders : 12 appearances, 0 goals, 1 assist.
2003-04: Detroit Red Wings: 8 appearances, 0 goals, 1 assist.
Andreas Martinsen (1 match):
2015 Colorado Avalanche: 1 match, 0 goals, 0 assists.
Bear “Botta” Skaare (1 match):
1978: Detroit Red Wings: 1 match, 0 goals, 0 assists. (NTB)
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