Mariners Complete Weekend Sweep of Admirals

Deveaux and Cavallin lead Maine to victory over Norfolk

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:03pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting the fragmented action of a hockey game, with sharp geometric shapes representing the players, puck, and ice surface, conveying the intensity and competitive spirit of the Mariners' victory.The Mariners' gritty weekend sweep showcases their defensive fortitude and growing playoff aspirations.Portland Today

The Maine Mariners defeated the Norfolk Admirals 2-1 on Sunday, completing a three-game weekend sweep at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Wyllum Deveaux scored the game-winning goal late in the second period, while goaltender Luke Cavallin made 26 saves to secure the victory.

Why it matters

The Mariners' sweep of the Admirals extends their winning streak and solidifies their position in the standings, building momentum as the season progresses. The team's ability to win close, low-scoring games demonstrates their defensive discipline and resilience.

The details

Maine opened the scoring in the first period with a power-play goal by Max Andreev. Norfolk tied the game early in the second period with a goal by Grant Hebert. But Deveaux's late second-period tally proved to be the game-winner, as Cavallin and the Mariners' defense held on for the victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine.
  • The Mariners completed a three-game weekend sweep of the Admirals.

The players

Wyllum Deveaux

A forward for the Maine Mariners who scored the game-winning goal in the second period.

Luke Cavallin

The goaltender for the Maine Mariners who made 26 saves to preserve the victory.

Max Andreev

A forward for the Maine Mariners who scored the team's opening goal on the power play.

Grant Hebert

A forward for the Norfolk Admirals who scored the team's lone goal to tie the game in the second period.

Dylan MacKinnon

A 21-year-old defenseman recently signed by the Maine Mariners to an amateur tryout contract after going unsigned by the Nashville Predators.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough weekend against a good Norfolk team, but the guys really stepped up and played a complete game today to get the sweep.”

— Scott Martin, Head Coach, Maine Mariners

What’s next

The Mariners will look to build on their weekend sweep as they prepare for their next game against the division-leading Worcester Railers on Friday, April 17th.

The takeaway

The Maine Mariners' ability to grind out a close, low-scoring victory and complete a weekend sweep of the Norfolk Admirals demonstrates the team's defensive discipline, resilience, and growing momentum as they push for a playoff spot in the competitive ECHL North Division.