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Maine Mariners Finalize January 2026 Trade With Wheeling Nailers

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

On Jan. 29, 2026, the Maine Mariners and Wheeling Nailers made a trade. The Mariners traded defenseman Tristan Thompson to the Nailers in exchange for future considerations. Thompson finished the 2025-26 season playing in 31 games and 15 playoff games for the Nailers. In a twist, Thompson got to play against the Mariners in the … Keep Reading

From Maine to the World: Former Mariner Jacob Hudson Begins Next Chapter Overseas

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By: Ryan Finch | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanFinch0815

The Maine Mariners are saying goodbye to one of their key contributors as Jacob Hudson begins the next chapter of his hockey journey overseas with EC-KAC of the ICEHL. Hudson will join one of the league’s top organizations after EC-KAC finished second in the ICEHL standings and advanced to the postseason. For any hockey player, … Keep Reading

Best 2026-27 Maine Mariners Home Games to Attend in Portland

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

The Maine Mariners’ 2025-26 season ended in heartbreak with a loss to the Wheeling Nailers in the second round of the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs. However, excitement throughout Maine grew tremendously with the Mariners’ season. The Marines won their first playoff series in franchise history and have exciting players to watch for next season.

The … Keep Reading

Maine Mariners Potential Protected Players List

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By: Ryan Finch | Follow me on Twitter/X @RyanFinch0815

The Maine Mariners are entering the 2026 offseason coming off the most successful campaign in franchise history, setting the stage for one of the most important roster decisions in recent memory.

By 3 p.m. ET on June 8, ECHL teams must submit their protected player lists, formally determining which members of last season’s roster will … Keep Reading

2026 Eastern Conference Finals Conclusion Will Infuriate Maine Mariners

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

Fourteen days ago, the Maine Mariners had their greatest single-season in team history end with a Game 7 loss to the Wheeling Nailers in the second round of the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs. The loss hurt more with the Mariners holding a 3-2 series lead, only to lose the next two games on the road. … Keep Reading

Maine Mariners’ Power Play Was Biggest Reason They Fell to Wheeling Nailers

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

Last night at WesBanco Arena, the Maine Mariners’ 2025-26 season ended in a 4-3 loss in Game 7 to the Wheeling Nailers in the North Division Finals. Despite the series loss, the Mariners still accomplished a lot, setting a new franchise record for most points in a regular season with 93 points, and winning their first … Keep Reading

Maine Mariners 2025-26 Season Ends With Game 7 Loss to Wheeling Nailers

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

After losing 2-1 in Game 6 in overtime to the Wheeling Nailers this past Saturday, the biggest game in Maine Mariners history had arrived two nights later, Game 7 of the 2026 North Division Finals series. A win would put the Mariners in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time … Keep Reading

Maine Mariners Take on Wheeling Nailers in Winner-Take-All Game 7

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

Through six games, the North Division Finals series between the Maine Mariners and Wheeling Nailers has been a classic. The home team has won every game of the series, and now one game remains to decide it all. The pressure and intensity for tonight will be high, and it’s the biggest game in the Mariners franchise … Keep Reading

Maine Mariners Lose 2-1 in OT in Game 6 to Wheeling Nailers

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

After falling behind 0-2 in the series to the Wheeling Nailers in the 2026 North Division Finals, the Maine Mariners defended their home ice well by winning the next three games to take a 3-2 series lead. Heading into Saturday night, the Mariners had a chance to make franchise history in Wheeling, West Virginia. A win … Keep Reading

Maine Mariners Aim to Clinch Series Against Wheeling Nailers

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

When the Maine Mariners fell 4-1 in Game 2 to the Wheeling Nailers on May 9 to fall 0-2 in the 2026 North Division Finals series, not many people would’ve thought the team was capable of having a chance to win three consecutive games at home to have a series lead. Now, the Mariners are looking … Keep Reading

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