Marty Reasoner is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on February 26, 1977, in Honeoye Falls, New York, and grew up playing hockey in the Rochester area. Reasoner played college hockey at Boston College, where he was a standout player and helped lead the team to the NCAA championship game in 1998.
After college, Reasoner was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Blues in the 1998-99 season and quickly established himself as a reliable two-way forward. Reasoner was known for his defensive skills and his ability to win faceoffs, and he became a key player for the Blues over the next few seasons.
In 2001, Reasoner was traded to the Edmonton Oilers, where he continued to be a solid contributor. He played four seasons with the Oilers, helping the team reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 2006. Reasoner then spent a season with the Boston Bruins before being traded to the Atlanta Thrashers in 2008.
Reasoner played two seasons with the Thrashers before being traded to the Florida Panthers in 2010. He had a career year with the Panthers in the 2010-11 season, scoring 14 goals and 18 assists for 32 points. Reasoner then signed with the New York Islanders in the summer of 2011, where he played for two seasons before retiring from professional hockey in 2013.
Throughout his career, Reasoner was known for his work ethic and his leadership on and off the ice. He was a respected teammate and a fan favorite in every city he played in. Reasoner finished his NHL career with 798 games played, 97 goals, and 168 assists for 265 points. He also played in 27 playoff games, scoring two goals and four assists.
After retiring from hockey, Reasoner stayed involved in the sport as a coach and mentor. He worked with young players in the Rochester area and helped develop the next generation of hockey talent. Reasoner also remained active in the NHL community, participating in charity events and other initiatives to give back to the game that had given him so much.
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