Paragon Sports Consulting is proud to congratulate Pavel Martinu on being invited to represent the San Jose Sharks at the 2026 Rookie Faceoff, one of the NHL’s premier preseason prospect tournaments.
The 2026 Rookie Faceoff will take place September 12-15 in San Jose, California, featuring top prospects from the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, Utah Mammoth, and Vegas Golden Knights. The annual event gives NHL organizations an early opportunity to evaluate many of their top young players ahead of training camp while allowing prospects to compete against elite talent from across the league.
Martinu’s invitation marks another significant milestone in his development and reflects the confidence the Sharks organization has in his long-term potential. The tournament will provide an outstanding opportunity for him to compete in an NHL environment while continuing to make a strong impression within the organization.
Before beginning his NCAA career at the University of New Hampshire, Martinu will spend the 2026-27 season with the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL, one of the premier development leagues in the world. The opportunity to compete in the USHL will further prepare him for the college game while continuing his path toward professional hockey.
“Pavel has earned this opportunity through his work ethic, commitment to development, and passion for the game,” said Colby Drost, Principal of Paragon Sports Consulting. “The chance to represent the San Jose Sharks at the Rookie Faceoff is a tremendous accomplishment and another important step in his journey. We look forward to watching him compete in San Jose before continuing his development with the Sioux Falls Stampede and ultimately at the University of New Hampshire.”
Everyone at Paragon Sports Consulting congratulates Pavel on this well-deserved opportunity and wishes him continued success as he represents the San Jose Sharks at the 2026 Rookie Faceoff before beginning the next chapter of his career with the Sioux Falls Stampede and, ultimately, the University of New Hampshire.
