PORTLAND, ME – November 29, 2025 – The Maine Mariners, proud affiliates of the NHL's Boston Bruins and AHL's Providence Bruins, announced on Saturday that they have acquired defenseman Nick Anderson from the Orlando Solar Bears in exchange for future considerations.
Anderson, a 26-year-old blue liner is originally from Portsmouth, NH but grew up in Minnesota. He attended Colgate University from 2020-2024, making him the third Raider alum on the Mariners roster, alongside forwards Alex DiPaolo and Ben Raymond. Anderson spent his extra season of eligibility with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2024-25, turning pro with Orlando at the end of the season. In 167 career collegiate games, Anderson posted 91 points (10 goals, 81 assists).
Anderson re-signed with Orlando this past summer and has skated in six games for the Solar Bears this season, registering one assist.
The Mariners are in Norfolk on Saturday night, going for the weekend sweep of the Admirals at 7:05 PM. Next weekend, they play a home-and-home series with the Adirondack Thunder, returning to home ice next Saturday for the annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Bath Savings. The puck drops at 6:00 PM and the Mariners will wear special "Teddy Bear Toss jerseys" which will be auctioned via DASH. The first 1,000 fans will also receive a winter beanie, presented by The Downs.
Single game tickets for all home games are available at MarinersOfMaine.com or at the Hammond Lumber Company Box Office inside the Cross Insurance Arena. Ticket packages including the 207 Club, half-season and 12-game plans, 12-ticket flex plans, and group discounts are also available by calling 833-GO-MAINE, filling out an inquiry form at MarinersOfMaine.com, or visiting the Mariners front office at 94 Free Street in Portland.
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