PORTLAND, ME – July 26, 2023 – The Mariners announced their latest player signing on Wednesday, as defenseman Gabriel Chicoine re-signed for the 2023-24 season. Chicoine was Maine’s top-scoring defenseman in 2022-23, his first full season as a professional.
Appearing in 63 games for the Mariners last season, Chicoine scored four goals and tacked on 30 assists to lead all Maine blue-liners in points. His numbers surged over the final two months of the season, with 14 points (1 goal, 13 assists) in March and April. He carried his hot streak into the playoffs, scoring a big goal in the Mariners Game 4 victory over Reading in the North Division Semifinals. He also added an assist in the series.
Chicoine originally joined the Mariners in the spring of 2022, after finishing his college career at Division I Bowling Green State University. Prior to Bowling Green, he played three seasons of Division III at Norwich University. He skated in 10 regular season games and two playoff contests for the Mariners at the end of the 2021-22 campaign.
The 26-year-old defenseman was born in St-Dominique, QC, and played in the Quebec Junior Hockey League for four seasons, primarily with the Granby Inouk.
“I’m extremely excited to be back in Maine,” said Chicoine. “The city and the fans are probably the best in the league. We’re going to have a great year again this year and I’m excited to get going.”
Chicoine joins returning defenseman Connor Doherty on the 2023-24 roster, along with forwards Cam Askew, Austin Albrecht, and newcomer Brooklyn Kalmikov.
The Mariners kick off their fifth ECHL season on October 20th, 2023 in Trois-Rivieres, QC against the Trois-Rivieres Lions, with the home opener presented by Evergreen Credit Union on Saturday, October 21st at 6 PM, also against the Lions. The full schedule for the 2023-24 season, presented by Hannaford to Go, can be viewed here. Full and half season packages plus 12-game plans are on sale now by calling 833-GO-MAINE or visiting the Mariners front office at 94 Free St. in Portland. Prospective package holders can also put down a deposit or fill out an inquiry form at MarinersOfMaine.com. Single game tickets will go on sale in early fall.
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