MARINERS SIGN FORWARD BENNETT STOCKDALE

PORTLAND, ME – March 7, 2024 – The Maine Mariners added a forward out of the collegiate ranks, announcing the signing of Bennett Stockdale on Thursday. Stockdale just finished up his NCAA DIII career with SUNY Plattsburgh.

A native of Ottawa, ON, Stockdale was the Plattsburgh Cardinals leading scorer in all three of his seasons with the program. Transferring from Division I Alabama-Huntsville after his 2020-21 freshman season, Stockdale averaged over 30 points per season for Plattsburgh. This past season, he posted 36 points (19 goals, 17 assists) in 28 games, a career high. In 2023, Stockdale was named to the SUNYAC All-Tournament Team, as the Cardinals captured the conference title.

The 24-year-old forward played junior hockey in the Central Canada Hockey League for the Kanata Lasers, and then in the North American Hockey League with the Johnstown Tomahawks, where he was an assistant captain.

Stockdale becomes the second Plattsburgh alumnus to sign with the Mariners, following forward Dillan Fox (2019-20).

The Mariners have a home-and-home with the Adirondack Thunder this weekend, beginning at the Cross Insurance Arena on Friday with the annual “Underwear and Sports Bra Toss.” Fans are invited to throw new packages or underwear and new or lightly used sports bras onto the ice after the Mariners first goal, with donations benefitting Preble Street and The Sports Bra Project. Game time is 7:15 PM. Single game tickets for all regular season home games are on sale at MarinersOfMaine.com or at the Hammond Lumber Company 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.