The Mariners will be holding an auction on Saturday, November 8th, after the game vs. Woodstock. The auction will feature some fantastic items to bid on so don't miss out. Come up to the lounge at the Mariners Centre immediately following the game!

Not a major shocker, but good news nonetheless. Jordan Scott and Michael Best are leading the way for the Mariners and not doing too shabbily in the overall standings. Best, who has been nothing short of hot since arriving back in Yarmouth, shares the league lead with 13 points for 3 goals and 10 assists. Scott, who started a bit slower but has come on in recent games has 9 points and is hot in the goals category with 7. In the Mariners' last outing, the two combined for 5 points, Scott scoring twice and Best assisting on all thre Mariners goals. Keep up the effort boys.

Fans please note: the game scheduled for September 25 vs. Amherst has been changed to November 27th T 7:30PM.

It's in - all new Mariners merchandise and it can be picked up at Cleve's at the Yarmouth Mall. Get your gear and get out and cheer as the Mariners kick off the 08/09 season!

The Yarmouth Jr. A Mariners kick off their regular season on Friday night in Bridgewater as they face the Lumberjacks at 7:00pm. One day later, it's officially hockey season in Yarmouth as the Mariners host the Dieppe Commandos. The Commandos are hosting the Fred Page Cup in the spring so they Mariners will havve a true challenge facing them in their first home matchup. Be sure to get your tickets - IT'S BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! Plus, people who have their tickets now can still grab a free one at the box office. See you on Saturday night!

Fans will get their first glimpse of exhibition action this weekend as the Mariners host the brand new Halifax Lions on Friday, September 6th at 7:30pm at the Mariners centre. One day later, the 'other' new Bent club will be in town - the Bridgewater Lumberjacks will be in town for a Saturday night matchup, also at 7:30 pm. The Mariners will get their first taste of pre-season play Wednesday night at 7:30pm in Bridgewater.

Michael Best will be back in a Mariners uniform this season. Best, who was traded mid-way through the 07/08 season to Restigouche for Cody Lefrancois, finished the year as a Tiger with 51 points in 55 games for 24 goals and 27 assists. The 6' 175lbs native of Cambidge, Nova Scotia returns to Yarmouth with experience, bringing the Mariners added scoring and leadership. "We're glad to bring Michael back" said GM Mark Cole. "He's a proven point-getter. Last season he showed great ability with us and he continued to show that ability when he played for Restigouche. He is familiar with our organization and will easily fit into our plans for the upcoming season." Best will skate along with more than 60 other invites as camp gets into full swing this weekend at the Mariners Centre.

The Mariners announced this morning that they have acquired the rights to Defenseman Drew Melnick, from Slogan Park, B.C.. The 5'10 190lbs defenseman played for the Charlottetown Abbies last season collecting a goal and 5 points in 31 games to go along with 100 PIMS. "He is rugged, experienced and will be able to provide some veteran leadership. We are very pleased to have picked him up" says GM Mark Cole. "He will fit in nicely". The Mariners continue to build piece by piece as the season nears. "We feel this season is important to have a great mix between some great veterans and some very strong, talented draft picks". As the Mariners are less then a week away from Training Camp continue to watch for news and updates.

The Yarmouth Mariners continue to prepare as they are just a week away from starting their biggest Training Camp to date. With 55 players coming and another 10 possibles away at QMJHL Camps, it should prove to be a very interesting couple weeks in Yarmouth. "We are excited, the players are excited, the fans are excited. We just can't wait to get started" said GM Mark Cole, " We have a lot of wide open spots so it should be an up tempo, intense camp for us". The Mariners look to continue thier sucesses this season after winning it's first league title in 2008. "The Dallas Ungurian's, the Jordan Scott's, those are great players to be able to have for the younger players to come in and look up too as they've  been through it all and won it all", said Cole. The Mariners will ice three intersquad teams, playing two games each and then will head into some exhibition play with home and home series against both Bridgewater and Halifax, the two new MJAHL clubs. Don't miss out on any action as the Mariners hit the ice Next Friday, Aug. 29th.

Another Mariner has moved on to bigger and better things. Justin Saulnier, the power forward who tallied an impressive 67 points and 229 PIM's in 51 games for the Kent Cup Champs in 20072008 will play for the Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League in 2008/2009. Saulnier came to Yarmouth after playing four seasons in the QMJHL with the Halifax Mooseheads and the Val D'or Foreurs. For his efforts on the 07/08 season in Yarmouth, Saulnier was voted to the MJAHL All Star team as a Centreman. The full details of Saulnier's contract have not been disclosed.

The Mariners have booked some exhibition matches in September against the Bridgewater Lumberjacks and the New Halifax Jr. A team. This will be your first opportunity to take in the action and see the new team first hand. The games are set as follows:

Thurs. Sept 4th @Bridgewater
Fri.  Sept 5th vs.  Halifax (Mariners Centre)
Sat.   Sept 6th  vs. Bridgewater (Mariners Centre)
Tues.  Sept 9th  @ Halifax
 
All games will be 730pm Start.

The Yarmouth Jr. A Mariners will begin sale of new season tickets on Wednesday, July 30th at 9am at the Mariners Centre box office. If yu're looking to be fully entertained for 2008/2008, you won't want to miss out on grabbing a full-time seat! Get in for your spot on Wednesday!

Another Mariner has been confirmed to play for a CIS team next season. Earlier it was announced the Jamie Klie and Alex Soucy would play for Acadia and Moncton. The Mariners have now confirmed that forward Brendon MacDonald will play for the Dalhousie Tigers in 2008/2009.

The Yarmouth Mariners would like to take this time to congratulate all of you on either returning, being drafted or invited to its 2009 Training Camp. After an exciting 2008 season in which the Mariners won the League’s President Cup as well as the MJAHL KENT Cup we are extremely excited to get the 2009 season underway and continue our success. We ask that personal information can be filled out and returned either by mail or fax (902-742-6668) at your earliest convenience. Keep reading for dates and times!

The time is again upon us for season ticket renewal.  If you wish to renew your season tickets for 2008/2009, you will need to do so at the Mariners Centre box office beginning on July 7th, 2008.  You will have until the 27th, 2008 to renew your current season tickets.  The box iffice is open on Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 5pm. The price of regular season games will be $312.00 for adults $212.00 for Junior and Senior.  These prices include all 26 home games. Also, a playoff rebate will be given toward your season ticket of $42.75 (3 un-played games x 14.25 per game) for Adults and $30.75 (3 un-played games x 10.25 per game) for Senior and Junior.

The Yarmouth Jr. A Mariners has some holes to fill entering the MJAHL draft on the weekend in Amherst. And fill them they did as they acquired new talent, as well as some experienced MJAHL players. Trades were made with Restigouche and Yarmouth added a big, young defenseman in Patrick Sharkey. Sharkey, an 18 year old 6' 1" 190lb native of St. Andrew N.B. played 34 games in 2007/2008 and recorded 4 points and 34 PIMS. Goaltender Justin Collier was also picked up from Restigouche. Collier played Midget hockey with the South Shore Mustangs. Yarmouth also acquired Carl Hayes from Miramichi. Hayes, a winger from Canning, N.S. earned 25 points in 53 games last year as a Timberwolf. Click here to see all of Yarmouth's selections by round.

The 2008 MJAHL draft is being held on Saturday, June 21st in Amherst, N.S.. The Mariners will be on hand looking to sure up a new crop of young talent for the future. The draft will be available pick by pick on mjahl.com. Tune in to watch and see the new names added to the Mariners!

Looking for some Mariners merchandise? You're in luck! Fans looking to deck themselves out in Mariners gear for the summer can contact Gary Hansen at gary.hansen@ns.sympatico.ca

One could easily make the argument that two of the very best defensemen of the 07/08 season were from the Yarmouth Mariners. Any Mariners fan knows that Jamie Klie and Alex Soucy were pillars defensively who also pitched in well offensively, combining for 113 points in 54 games each. Klie was named Best Defenseman while Soucy was named to the MJAHL All Star squad. For all of their work and achievements, the two are now headed off to play CIS hockey this fall as Alex Soucy has earned a spot with the Moncton Aigles Bleus while Klie will suit up for the Acadia Axemen. "We're very proud of what these two players accomplished this season and even more pleased to see them take their careers to the next level, both in terms of hockey and education", said Mariners GM Mark Cole. "Both players were very crucial to our success this season and both demonstrated outstanding leadership. The entire organization wishes them the very best as the begin their CIS hockey careers this fall."