ALEX KILE RETURNS TO MAINE

PORTLAND, ME – February 5, 2024 – Forward Alex Kile was reassigned to the Maine Mariners from the American Hockey League’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Monday. Kile is currently the third leading goal scorer in the ECHL.

Kile, 29, is on his third AHL contract with Lehigh Valley and was recalled last Monday for the first time in 2023-24. He appeared in three games for the Phantoms this past week. With the Mariners, Kile is on pace for a career season, leading the team with 48 points and 23 goals in 39 games. Only Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins and Idaho’s Mark Rassell have more goals among all ECHL skaters. Kile is also fifth on the points leaderboard.

The Troy, MI native is the all-time Mariners franchise leader in games played, points, goals, and assists.

The Mariners are on the road in Worcester this Friday and Saturday, with a pair of 7:05 PM faceoffs. They return to home ice for a $3 Deweys “Threekend” February 16^th-18^th against the Norfolk Admirals. Theme nights include Ninja Turtle Night, Wild Blueberries Night (specialty jerseys), and Pride Night (plus a postgame open skate).

Single game tickets for all regular season home games are on sale at MarinersOfMaine.com or at the Ware-Butler Box Office inside the Cross Insurance Arena. More information on ticket packages and group discounts can be found by calling 833-GO-MAINE or visiting the Mariners front office at 94 Free St. in Portland. The 2023-2024 season is presented by Hannaford to Go.