ECHL Roundup: March 29 Games Preview

A look at the 12 ECHL matchups happening on Sunday, March 29, 2026

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:05am

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The ECHL has a full slate of 12 games on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Highlights include the Maine Mariners looking to clinch a playoff berth, the Fort Wayne Komets aiming to secure their own postseason spot, and several teams battling for position in the standings.

Why it matters

With the Kelly Cup Playoffs just around the corner, these Sunday matchups will have major implications on the final standings and postseason picture in the ECHL. Teams are jockeying for position and fighting to lock up playoff berths, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the regular season.

The details

Some key storylines to follow include the Maine Mariners' chance to clinch a playoff spot, the Fort Wayne Komets' push to secure their own postseason berth, and several teams battling for position in the standings. Players like David Gagnon of the Greensboro Gargoyles, Max Andreev of the Maine Mariners, Collin Saccoman of the Kalamazoo Wings, and Cédric Desruisseaux of the Trois-Rivières Lions are all on hot streaks and will look to lead their teams to victory.

  • The games will all take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

David Gagnon

A forward for the Greensboro Gargoyles who has multiple points in three of his last five games.

Max Andreev

A forward for the Maine Mariners who is on a four-game goal streak, having scored 6 goals over that span.

Collin Saccoman

A defenseman for the Kalamazoo Wings who is on a four-game point streak, recording 3 goals and 2 assists.

Cédric Desruisseaux

A forward for the Trois-Rivières Lions who has 7 goals in his last 6 games.

Jaxon Nelson

A forward for the Iowa Heartlanders who leads his team with 12 points (6 goals, 6 assists) against the Cincinnati Cyclones.

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What they’re saying

“We're really focused on getting this win and clinching a playoff spot. The guys have been working hard all season and we want to make sure we secure our place in the postseason.”

— Mike Pelino, Head Coach, Maine Mariners

“This is a big game for us against a divisional rival. We know the Komets are fighting for the same thing, so it's going to be a hard-fought battle out there.”

— Zach Pochiro, Forward, Indy Fuel

What’s next

The results of these Sunday, March 29 games will have a major impact on the ECHL playoff picture. Teams like Maine and Fort Wayne will be looking to clinch postseason berths, while others will be jockeying for position in the standings. The final weeks of the regular season promise to be exciting as the race for the Kelly Cup heats up.

The takeaway

With the ECHL playoffs right around the corner, these Sunday matchups will be crucial in determining the final standings and which teams will be competing for the Kelly Cup. Fans can expect high-intensity, hard-fought games as teams battle to secure their postseason positioning.