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Bruins Prospect Update: Dean Letourneau Continues His Breakout Sophomore Season

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

Boston College started off slow this season, with non-conference losses to Quinnipiac and Denver, before being swept by Northeastern in the opening weekend of Hockey East play. The Eagles, led by several Bruins’ prospects, have since rattled off four straight wins, sweeping the University of Vermont and UMass-Amherst. Perhaps their … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Assign Defensive Prospect Loke Johansson to the ECHL Maine Mariners

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By Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

Earlier today, longtime hockey writer Mark Divver posted on Twitter/X that the AHL Providence Bruins sent Boston Bruins defensive prospect Loke Johansson to the ECHL Maine Mariners. An hour later the official news came out from both the AHL and ECHL organizations confirming the transaction.

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Maine Mariners Search for New Head Coach and Continue to Sign Players for the Upcoming Regular Season

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

The ECHL Maine Mariners have been active throughout this offseason, putting the pieces together and signing players for the upcoming campaign. The “AA” minor-pro affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins is also busy in the free agent market, looking for a new head coach and one who … Keep Reading

Maine Mariners Begin Search for New Head Coach and General Manager

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

On Tuesday, the Maine Mariners announced that Terrence Wallin has accepted a position as the assistant coach of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Wallin started his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Mariners in the 2021-22 season. He became the Mariners’ head coach starting in the 2022-23 season and assumed the general manager … Keep Reading

Maine Mariners Add Defensive Depth With Free Agent Signing From Overseas

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

The ECHL Maine Mariners announced today that the “AA” minor-pro affiliate of the National Hockey League Boston Bruins has signed free-agent defenseman Tristian Thompson. The 27-year-old Alberta, Canada, native previously played overseas in the French Ligue Magnus for the Chamonix club. The undrafted blueliner started the 2024-25 regular season in France, appearing … Keep Reading

ECHL Maine Mariners Split Season Opening Series with the Wheeling Nailers

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By: Benjamin Kennedy | Follow me on Twitter / X @marinershockey1

The Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine, welcomed hockey back with open arms on Friday evening as the Maine Mariners opened their 2024-25 regular season vs. the visiting ECHL Pittsburgh Penguins affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. The sellout crowd did not wait long for the action to start, as an … Keep Reading

The New Look ECHL Maine Mariners Open Training Camp with a Purpose

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By: Benjamin Kennedy | Follow me on Twitter / X @marinershockey1

The William B Troubh Ice Arena in Portland, Maine, has been a buzz this week as training camp kicked off for the ECHL Maine Mariners. Any passersby strolling down Park Avenue this week were treated to those familiar sounds of pucks banging against the boards and skates cutting through … Keep Reading

ECHL Maine Mariners Complete Trade with Toledo and Re-sign Sebastian Vidmar

By: Benjamin Kennedy | Follow me on Twitter / X @marinershockey1

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The ECHL Maine Mariners announced a trade with the Toledo Walleye for defenseman Cole Cameron. Toledo receives forward Griffin Ness in return. Currently, the Mariners have six defensemen signed for the upcoming season.

Before joining Toledo, Cameron played three seasons at the University of Guelph and one season at Toronto Metropolitan University, … Keep Reading

The Maine Mariners Announce Three Signings and The Coach’s Show Schedule

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By: Benjamin Kennedy | Follow me on Twitter / X @marinershockey1

As August dwindles, the ECHL Maine Mariners have stayed active this summer in free agency. Over the last week, the Mariners organization announced that forward Christian Sarlo, forward Patrick Guay, and defenseman Alex Sheehy will join the team. This brings the roster closer to completion with 15 players on board.

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Maine Mariners Strengthen Coaching Staff With the Hiring of Zach Tolkinen as Assistant Coach

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By: Benjamin Kennedy | Follow me on Twitter / X @marinershockey1

A familiar face will be behind the ECHL Maine Mariners bench in the upcoming 2024-25 regular season, as Zach Tolkinen has been named the club’s new assistant coach. Fans will remember Zach’s playing days when he suited up for the Mariners during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons. The Minnesota native appeared … Keep Reading

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