Maine Mariners Sign Former UNE Forward Ryan Kuzmich

Kuzmich joins ECHL team after playing in SPHL and making ECHL debut this season

Feb. 6, 2026 at 2:15pm

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The Maine Mariners have signed 25-year-old forward Ryan Kuzmich, who played for the University of New England from 2021 to 2025. Kuzmich recorded 56 goals and 51 assists in 105 games over four seasons with the Nor'easters. He made his ECHL debut earlier this season with the Rapid City Rush, recording one goal in three games, and also played 33 games for the Knoxville Ice Bears of the Southern Professional Hockey League.

Why it matters

The addition of Kuzmich provides the Mariners with an experienced forward who has proven scoring ability at the college level. As an ECHL team, the Mariners are always looking to add talented players who can contribute to the team's success on the ice.

The details

Kuzmich, a 25-year-old forward, spent four seasons playing for the University of New England from 2021 to 2025. During his time with the Nor'easters, he recorded 56 goals and 51 assists in 105 games. Earlier this season, Kuzmich made his ECHL debut with the Rapid City Rush, recording one goal in three games. He also played 33 games for the Knoxville Ice Bears of the Southern Professional Hockey League.

  • Kuzmich played for the University of New England from 2021 to 2025.
  • Kuzmich made his ECHL debut earlier this season with the Rapid City Rush.
  • Kuzmich played 33 games for the Knoxville Ice Bears of the Southern Professional Hockey League this season.

The players

Ryan Kuzmich

A 25-year-old forward who played for the University of New England from 2021 to 2025, recording 56 goals and 51 assists in 105 games.

Maine Mariners

An ECHL team based in Portland, Maine that has signed Kuzmich to their roster.

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The takeaway

The signing of Ryan Kuzmich provides the Maine Mariners with an experienced forward who has proven scoring ability at the college level. As an ECHL team, the Mariners are always looking to add talented players who can contribute to the team's success on the ice.