Mariners Sign Forward Caden Villegas
Published on October 26, 2025 under ECHL (ECHL)
Maine Mariners News Release
Forward Caden Villegas with the Adirondack Thunder
(Maine Mariners)
PORTLAND, ME - The Maine Mariners, proud affiliates of the NHL's Boston Bruins and AHL's Providence Bruins have announced the signing forward Caden Villegas ahead of their game on Sunday afternoon.
Villegas, 24, is a native of Plano, TX and played collegiately at Union College from 2021-2025, where he was an alternate captain in his senior season. He tied for the team lead in scoring in 2024-25, posted 29 points (22 of which were assists) in 36 games.
After finishing his collegiate career, Villegas joined the Adirondack Thunder in March, skating in 12 games. He scored one goal and added two assists. His goal came in his second pro game against the Mariners at the Cross Insurance Arena on March 22nd.
The Mariners meet the Wheeling Nailers at the Cross Insurance Arena on Sunday afternoon for "Treets and Greets," a 3 PM faceoff. Fans are encouraged to wear costumes (no face coverings) and skate with the players following the game, presented by CoverME.gov. 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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