Mariners Acquire Zach Jordan from Fort Wayne
Published on January 6, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Maine Mariners News Release
PORTLAND, ME - The Maine Mariners, proud affiliates of the NHL's Boston Bruins and AHL's Providence Bruins, announced a trade on Monday, acquiring forward Zach Jordan from the Fort Wayne Komets in exchange for forward Lynden McCallum.
Jordan, 29, has appeared in 19 games for the Komets this season, posting six points (three goals, three assists) in his second season with Fort Wayne. He was a key playoff performer for the Komets last spring, posting 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in 13 postseason contests.
A 6'3, 216 pound forward from Collinsville, IL, Jordan has also made ECHL stops in Jacksonville, Indy and Kalamazoo, along with American Hockey League time with the Cleveland Monsters, Hartford Wolf Pack, and Rockford Ice Hogs. Over six pro seasons, he's totaled 193 career ECHL games and an additional 84 in the AHL.
Lynden McCallum appeared in 71 games with the Mariners over the last two seasons. This will be his second stint with Fort Wayne - the team with which he made his ECHL debut in the 2021-22 season.
The Mariners travel to Reading, PA for three games against the Reading Royals this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. They return to the Cross Insurance Arena on Friday, January 16th for a 7:15 PM faceoff against the Worcester Railers and Hockey Fights Cancer Night. The second of two Portland Pirates Nights is Saturday, January 17th at 6 PM, also against Worcester.
Single game tickets for all home games are available at MarinersOfMaine.com or at the Hammond Lumber Company Box Office inside the Cross Insurance Arena. Ticket packages including the 207 Club, half-season and 12-game plans, 12-ticket flex plans, and group discounts are also available by calling 833-GO-MAINE, filling out an inquiry form at MarinersOfMaine.com, or visiting the Mariners front office at 94 Free Street in Portland.
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