Martin Hlinka (born 25 September 1976) is a Slovak former professional ice hockey player. He last played for the St. Charles Chill in the Central Hockey League (CHL).[1] In April 2021 he was announced as Director of Youth Hockey for the Seattle Kraken.[2] Prior to joining the Kraken he served as an assistant coach for the Canisius Golden Griffins in the AHA conference of the NCAA,[3] following spells coaching clubs in Russia and Austria, and with youth international teams of Belarus and Poland.[2]