Mariners Weekly: Canadian Voyage
January 8, 2019 - ECHL (ECHL)
Maine Mariners News Release
After playing six straight games against the Manchester Monarchs or Worcester Railers, the Mariners now find themselves in the midst of seven straight against their Canadian foes - the Brampton Beast and Newfoundland Growlers. Following a rare poor home performance on Friday (a 5-2 loss to Brampton), Maine rebounded on "Throwback Night" with a 3-1 win over the Beast on Saturday. This week, it's four straight on the road in Canada, a place where the Mariners have struggled - losing three of four so far this season.
The week that was
Monday, Dec. 31st - MNE: 2, MAN: 3
On the final day of 2018, the Mariners were seeking their seventh win in a row, and their fifth straight over the Monarchs. After the first 0-0 first period of the entire season, Morgan Adams-Moisan tipped home Ryan Culkin's shot midway through the 2nd period for a 1-0 Maine lead. Manchester got a late power play goal to tie it, and took momentum into the third, eventually going up 3-1 on goals by Cory Ward and Davis Kolomatis (ENG). Adams-Moisan scored again with about 30 seconds remaining, but it was too little, too late. FULL GAME RECAP
Friday, Jan. 4th - BRM: 5, MNE: 2
The teams traded early goals as Matt Pettgrave got one at 1:18 of the first before Justin Breton answered at 2:36. Ty Ronning gave Maine the lead heading into the first intermission but things unraveled in the second when Brampton scored three times - two by David Vallorani. They never looked back, adding one more in the third, bringing an end to Maine's five game home winning streak. FULL GAME RECAP & HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday, Jan. 5th - BRM: 1, MNE: 3
Ty Ronning scored 1:25 into the game, extending his point streak to seven, and Morgan Adams-Moisan scored early in the 2nd to double the lead. Brandon Halverson stole the show, with 37 saves, including 14 in the 3rd period. After Jason Salvaggio increased the lead to 3-0, Brampton spoiled the shutout bid at 14:09, scoring on a power play with their goalie pulled. 4,733 people turned out for "Throwback Night" - the third largest crowd of the season. FULL GAME RECAP & HIGHLIGHTS
Transactions
-D Scott Savage was loaned to AHL Milwaukee
-F Alex Kile was loaned to AHL Laval
-The Mariners signed F Dillan Fox to a SPC
-F Drew Melanson was assigned to the Mariners from AHL Hartford
-F Terrence Wallin was returned on loan from AHL Hartford
-G Brandon Halverson was recalled to AHL Hartford
Coming up (all times Eastern)
Tues, Jan 8th @ NFL - 5:30 PM (AWAY)
Weds, Jan 9th @ NFL - 5:30 PM (AWAY)
Sat, Jan. 12th @ BRM - 7:15 PM (AWAY)
Sun, Jan. 13th @ BRM - 2:00 PM (AWAY)
The Mariners lost their first two games in Newfoundland last month: 6-3 on 12/11 and 5-2 on 12/12. They've gone 7-2-0 in the nine games since. Newfoundland is currently tied with Adirondack atop the North Division, with 43 points - three ahead of Reading and four up on the Mariners. The Growlers come to the Cross Insurance Arena on Wednesday, January 16th for the next Mariners home contest. Brampton now sits six points behind the Mariners, with two extra games played. This weekend's series in Ontario signals the head of the regular season head-to-head slate.
Fun Facts/Notes:
-F Ty Ronning has a seven game point streak (3 goals, 5 assists)
-D Sean Day was named to the CCM ECHL All-Star Classic. See the full rosters HERE.
-The Mariners are now 13-0-0-0 when allowing 2 or fewer goals
-Morgan Adams-Moisan now has 4 game winning goals, tied for 2nd in the ECHL. All ten of his goals have come in a 13 game span.
Next Home Game: Wednesday, January 16th vs. Newfoundland Growlers - 7:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at MarinersOfMaine.com or by calling the Trusted Choice Box office at 207-775-3458.
ECHL Stories from January 8, 2019
- Fuel Cruise to Home Victory over Kansas City - Indy Fuel
- Oilers Knock off Rapid City in Final Game of Home Stand - Tulsa Oilers
- Late Pair of Goals Completes Comeback in 3-2 Thunder Win - Adirondack Thunder
- Mavs Late Surge in Indy Comes up Short, Fall 4-2 - Kansas City Mavericks
- Monarchs Fall Late to Thunder, 3-2 - Manchester Monarchs
- Mariners Overpowered in Newfoundland - Maine Mariners
- Growlers Double up the Mariners 8-4 - Newfoundland Growlers
- Admirals Add a Trio of Defensemen to Roster - Norfolk Admirals
- Defenseman Justin Wade Loaned to Everblades from Cleveland - Florida Everblades
- ECHL Transactions - January 8 - ECHL
- Spencer Naas Joins Steelheads, McClure and Phelan to Texas - Idaho Steelheads
- Nailers Sign Forward Alec Butcher - Wheeling Nailers
- K-Wings Host Alumni Game on January 19 - Kalamazoo Wings
- Wings Send Murphy to Maine to Complete November Deal - Kalamazoo Wings
- Mariners Acquire Murphy to Complete Trade with Kalamazoo - Maine Mariners
- All-Star Coaches Named - Toledo Walleye
- Ralph Named Eastern Conference Coach for 2019 CCM/ECHL All-Star Classic - Florida Everblades
- Coaches Named for 2019 CCM/ECHL All-Star Classic - ECHL
- Thomas Named Western Conference All-Stars Head Coach - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Sharks Reassign Brodzinski, Donaghey from Solar Bears to Barracuda - Orlando Solar Bears
- Fort Wayne's Fucale Named CCM/ECHL Goaltender of the Week - ECHL
- Idaho's Petryk Named Inglasco/ECHL Player of the Week - ECHL
- Thunder Add Goalie to Roster with Addition of Dillon Kelley - Adirondack Thunder
- Reid Petryk Named Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week - Idaho Steelheads
- Alex Breton Returned from AHL Loan, Named ECHL All Star - Allen Americans
- Mariners Weekly: Canadian Voyage - Maine Mariners
- Komet Zach Fucale Snares ECHL Goaltender of the Week - Fort Wayne Komets
- Wings Weekly: Gardiner's Impressive Streak Leads K-Wings into Week - Kalamazoo Wings
- Royals continue to get points, host Adirondack Wednesday - Reading Royals
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