Internationally Martin played for the Canadian national team at four World Championships, winning a gold medal in 1961, and the 1964 Winter Olympics.

[2] Martin played for the St. Louis Blues in their inaugural season of 1967–68, appearing in 30 games as backup for Glenn Hall.

The Blues made it to the 1968 Stanley Cup Finals but lost in four consecutive games to the Montreal Canadiens.

After the season Martin had to choose between continuing his NHL career and keeping his firefighter's pension.

He chose the latter and moved back to Trail, British Columbia but continued to play hockey and eventually coach.