Maine Mariners Beat Norfolk Admirals 6-3

Sebastian Vidmar scores two goals in the victory

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:25am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the movement and energy of a professional hockey game, with players, sticks, and the ice surface broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.A cubist interpretation of the intense action on the ice as the Maine Mariners and Norfolk Admirals battle for the puck.Norfolk Today

The Maine Mariners defeated the Norfolk Admirals 6-3 in a professional hockey game on Friday, April 10, 2026. Sebastian Vidmar led the Mariners with two goals, while Robert Cronin, Mitchel Deelstra, Zach Jordan, and Brooklyn Kalmikov each added one goal for the winning team. Jaydon Dureau, Jack O'leary, and Marko Reifenberger scored for the Admirals.

Why it matters

This victory keeps the Mariners in contention for a playoff spot in the competitive professional hockey league. The Admirals, on the other hand, will need to regroup and try to bounce back in their next matchup.

The details

The Mariners jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, outshooting the Admirals 32-26 over the course of the game. Vidmar's two goals came in the first and third periods, while the other Mariners' scorers found the net at various points throughout the contest.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The teams will face off again on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 5 p.m. CST.

The players

Sebastian Vidmar

A forward for the Maine Mariners who scored two goals in the game.

Robert Cronin

A forward for the Maine Mariners who scored one goal in the game.

Mitchel Deelstra

A forward for the Maine Mariners who scored one goal in the game.

Zach Jordan

A forward for the Maine Mariners who scored one goal in the game.

Brooklyn Kalmikov

A forward for the Maine Mariners who scored one goal in the game.

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What’s next

The teams will face off again on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 5 p.m. CST.

The takeaway

The Mariners' balanced scoring attack and strong goaltending performance proved too much for the Admirals to overcome in this matchup. Both teams will look to gain an advantage in the upcoming rematch.