Mariners Complete 3-Game Sweep of Bloomington

Maine wins its 5th straight game to take over 3rd place in the North Division

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Maine Mariners completed a three-game sweep of the Bloomington Bison with a 5-2 win on Sunday in Bloomington, Illinois. Five different players scored for the Mariners, who won their fifth game in a row and took over sole possession of third place in the North Division.

Why it matters

The Mariners' five-game winning streak has helped them climb the standings in the North Division, putting them in a strong position as the season continues.

The details

Zach Jordan, Jacob Hudson, Linus Hemstrom, Xander Lamppa and Antonio Venuto scored for the Mariners, with Hudson's goal being his team-leading 16th of the season. Maine goalie Brad Arvanitis made 28 saves for his 13th win. Kyle Jackson scored two power-play goals for Bloomington.

  • The game took place on Sunday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Maine Mariners

A professional ice hockey team based in Maine.

Bloomington Bison

A professional ice hockey team based in Bloomington, Illinois.

Zach Jordan

A player for the Maine Mariners.

Jacob Hudson

A player for the Maine Mariners, with a team-leading 16 goals this season.

Linus Hemstrom

A player for the Maine Mariners.

Xander Lamppa

A player for the Maine Mariners.

Antonio Venuto

A player for the Maine Mariners.

Brad Arvanitis

The goalie for the Maine Mariners, who made 28 saves for his 13th win.

Kyle Jackson

A player for the Bloomington Bison, who scored two power-play goals.

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What’s next

The Mariners will continue their road trip next Friday at Adirondack and Saturday at Worcester.

The takeaway

The Mariners' five-game winning streak has helped them climb the standings in the North Division, putting them in a strong position as the season continues.