Mariners Make It Three Wins in a Row

Maine continues its long stretch of road games with a victory over Bloomington.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Maine Mariners defeated the Bloomington Bison 4-1 in an ECHL game on Friday night. Robert Cronin scored a goal and had an assist, while Brad Arvanitis made 33 saves in goal for the Mariners. Colin Felix added an empty-net goal to seal the victory, which was the Mariners' third straight win during their eight-game road trip.

Why it matters

The Mariners' three-game winning streak is an important momentum boost as they continue their extended road schedule. The team is looking to solidify their position in the ECHL standings with a strong performance on the road.

The details

Robert Cronin opened the scoring for the Mariners in the first period. He then assisted on third-period goals by Brooklyn Kalmikov and Zach Jordan to give Maine a 3-0 lead. Bloomington's Mark Kaleinikovas scored with the goalie pulled to make it 3-1, but Colin Felix's empty-net goal restored the Mariners' three-goal advantage.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • This was the third straight win for the Mariners.
  • The Mariners are in the midst of an eight-game road trip.

The players

Robert Cronin

A forward for the Maine Mariners who scored a goal and had an assist in the game.

Brad Arvanitis

The goaltender for the Maine Mariners who made 33 saves in the victory.

Colin Felix

A forward for the Maine Mariners who scored an empty-net goal to seal the win.

Mark Kaleinikovas

A forward for the Bloomington Bison who scored his team's lone goal in the game.

Brooklyn Kalmikov

A forward for the Maine Mariners who scored a goal in the third period.

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What’s next

The Mariners will play the Bloomington Bison again on Saturday and Sunday as they continue their eight-game road trip.

The takeaway

The Mariners' three-game winning streak on the road demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win away from home, which will be crucial as they push for a strong playoff position in the ECHL.