PORTLAND, ME – April 13, 2025 – The largest crowd in Maine Mariners history turned out to witness a 4-2 win over the Adirondack Thunder on Sunday afternoon at the Cross Insurance Arena. A record gathering of 6,361 were in attendance for the final game of the 2024-25 season.
The Mariners opened the scoring late in the first period, when Matthew Philip deflected Justin Bean's shot from the right wall in between the pads of Henry Welsch. On the play, Lynden McCallum's secondary assist gave him 100 career ECHL points.
Maine struck with two goals 11 seconds apart in the second period to add to their lead. First, Bean sent Brooklyn Kalmikov through the middle on a breakaway at 5:02, then Kalmikov set up Linus Hemstrom moments later. With under four to play in the period, Robert Cronin beat Welsch with a quick shot off a faceoff to stretch the lead to 4-0.
Brad Arvanitis fell just short of a shutout, as the Thunder got goals from Dan Ebrahim and Josh Filmon at 17:18 and 19:59 to avoid being blanked for the second game in a row. Arvanitis stopped 31 of 33 to earn his 11th win. The Mariners' sellout was their 11th in 36 home games.
The Mariners finished the 2024-25 season with a record of 33-35-4 and 19-16-1 on home ice. Their seventh ECHL season will begin in October. For more information on ticket packages for the 2025-26 season, fans can call 833-GO-MAINE, go to MarinersOfMaine.com, or visit the Mariners front office at 94 Free Street in Portland.
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