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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

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

Max Andreev on the Maine Mariners, the Fans, and the Future

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

“Awesome. The crowd gave us a little extra every night,” said Maine Mariners forward Max Andreev.

Andreev spoke enthusiastically about the support he received from Mariners fans throughout the season and playoffs, describing the atmosphere at Cross Insurance Arena as one of the highlights of his year in Maine.

“The first playoff game … Keep Reading

Maine Mariners Announce 19 Players for the Team’s 2026 Protected List

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

The 2025-26 Maine Mariners season ended tough with a Game 7 loss to the Wheeling Nailers in the second round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. However, the Mariners’ win in their first playoff series in franchise history has the team and fans excited for next season. The Mariners will begin their 2026-27 season against the Worcester … 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

How Luke Cavallin Could Be the Providence Bruins’ Top Goaltender Next Season

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

The Maine Mariners had their 2025-26 season end with a seven-game series loss to the Wheeling Nailers in the North Division Finals. However, the Mariners still had the greatest single season in franchise history, winning their first playoff series and setting a new franchise record for points with 93. A big reason the Mariners accomplished both … 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

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