martin played in his third canadian olympic trials in 2005. the event was a disappointment for the team, which finished with a 4–5 record. however, later in the season, they made it to the 2006 tim hortons brier, martin's first brier appearance in six years. the team finished the round robin tied in second place with an 8–3 record. however, in the page playoff 3 vs. 4 game, martin's rink was edged by nova scotia's mark dacey 8–7. the team would later win the 2006 canada cup of curling.