Mariners Announce Three Player Signings
Published on July 17, 2025 under ECHL (ECHL)
Maine Mariners News Release
Defenseman Jaxon Bellamy with Saint Mary's University
(Maine Mariners)
PORTLAND, ME - The Maine Mariners announced the signing of three more players for the 2025-26 season on Thursday. Forwards Robert Cronin and Linus Hemstrom return to the team while defenseman Jaxon Bellamy was also signed.
Cronin, a 24-year-old forward from Plymouth, MA, signed his first pro deal with the Mariners on March 17th after finishing up his senior season at the University of New Hampshire. He was the Wildcats leading goal-scorer, potting 17 goals (to go along with 11 assists) in 35 games. Cronin debuted with the Mariners on March 21st at Worcester and went on to post eight points (5 goals, 3 assists) in 13 games.
Hemstrom, 21, came to the Mariners in February via trade from the Bloomington Bison. The Swedish-born forward appeared in a total of 55 games between the two teams, 24 with Maine. He totaled 14 points (3 goals, 11 assists) in his rookie campaign. His two goals as a Mariner both came over the final four games of the season. Prior to turning pro, Hemstrom played junior hockey with the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs, posting back-to-back 40+ point seasons.
Jaxon Bellamy becomes the first new name to join the 2025-26 roster. A 24-year-old defenseman from Hampton, New Brunswick, he spent the last three seasons with Saint Mary's University of USports. A steady presence for Saint Mary's, he skated in 88 games over his college career, highlighted by a standout freshman campaign in 2022-23 when he registered 23 points in 30 games from the blue line. Bellamy played his junior hockey in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League from 2018-22, seeing time with the Sherbrooke Phoenix, Acadie-Bathurst Titan, and Moncton Wildcats.
The Mariners have now named six players to the 2025-26 roster. Cronin, Hemstrom, and Bellamy join returning captains Wyllum Deveaux, Sebastian Vidmar, and Justin Bean.
The Mariners 2025-26 season presented by Hannaford to Go, begins on Saturday, October 18th at Worcester with the Home Opener against the Reading Royals on Sunday, October 19th at 3 PM. Full, half, and 12-game mini plans are on sale now by calling 833-GO-MAINE or visiting the Mariners front office at 94 Free St. in Portland. Flex packs (now including 12 ticket vouchers), premium seating, and group tickets are now also on sale. Prospective ticket buyers can fill out an inquiry form for any ticket package at MarinersOfMaine.com, and a Mariners staff member will reach out. Single game tickets will go on sale in September.
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 Maine Mariners forward Robert Cronin |
 Maine Mariners forward Linus Hemstrom |
 Defenseman Jaxon Bellamy with Saint Mary's University |
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