Martin out of US team

ByReuters

Published 02/02/2010 at 13:56 GMT

New Jersey Devils defenseman Paul Martin ruled himself of this month's Vancouver Olympics, opting to withdraw from the US team because he has not fully recovered from a broken arm.

Paul Martin, New Jersey Devils

Image credit: Reuters

"After careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my name from participation with Team USA at the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver," Martin said in a statement released by the Devils.

"While the decision was an extremely difficult one, I feel it is in my long-term best interest to not rush any return to the ice."

Martin fractured his left foreman on October 24 when he was hit by a slap shot from Pittsburgh's Bill Guerin.

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