Mariners Sign Defenseman Andrew Nielsen
Published on November 10, 2025 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, have signed defenseman Andew Nielsen to an ECHL contract. A veteran of nearly 400 professional games, Nielsen played most recently in Sweden.
Nielsen, 28, is a native of Red Deer, AB and was originally a third-round selection of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, going 65th overall. The 6'4 blue liner spent two full seasons with the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies, including a Calder Cup championship in 2018 before being dealt to the Calgary Flames organization and joining the Stockton Heat. He went on to play for the Hershey Bears, Tucson Roadrunners, San Diego Gulls, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, and Cleveland Monsters, totaling 258 career AHL games.
Nielsen is also very familiar with the ECHL, skating in an additional 126 games there. He's suited up for the Utah Grizzlies (two stints), Cincinnati Cyclones, Allen Americans, and Worcester Railers, over the course of his now nine-year pro career.
The Mariners are on the road this weekend, playing two games in Wheeling, WV against the Nailers on Friday and Saturday night at 7:10 PM. They return to home ice on Sunday, November 23rd for "Throwback Night" at 3 PM against the Norfolk Admirals. Single game tickets for all 36 regular season 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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