Francois Brassard

Fort Wayne Komets Sign Two Quebeckers

The Fort Wayne Komets have had a busy off-season already prior to this week as they’ve announced a new head coach and assistant coach, signed four players, and signed one to a tryout. Today they made two more moves as forward Shawn Boudrias returns for his third season, and goaltender Francois Brassard signs with the […]

ECHL Season Review : Maine Mariners

Let’s recap the 2022-23 season for the Maine Mariners, who finished third in the North Divison with a record of 42-27-2-1. A more than respectable season The Mariners had high hopes for their 5th season in the ECHL. It was also Terrence Wallin’s first season as head coach. During this first post-Covid season, the Mariners […]

ECHL: Maine Mariners Even Things Up

Close first period François Brassard picked up where he left off yesterday during an early power play to the Royals—a couple of great saves to keep his team in the game. Shortly after killing the penalty, the Mariners went on an all-out attack. They took possession of Reading territory leading to captain Connor Doherty’s first […]

ECHL: The Mariners are Back in the Series

First period in the books The first period was off to a slow start until Evan Barrat got under the skin of Connor Doherty, resulting in the Royals going on the powerplay. During this powerplay, Barratt did what he does best, scoring goals. The spark for the Mariners to come back in the game came […]

Maine Mariners Extend Affiliation With Boston Bruins

The Maine Mariners announced on Monday Morning that they have extended their affiliation with the Boston Bruins through the 2024-25 season; the team will also remain affiliated with the Providence Bruins at the AHL level. The Bruins have had an AHL affiliate since 1991; however, the Maine Mariners are the team’s closest geographically. As of […]

Making Waves: Francois Brassard

Francois Brassard is a well-known and fan-favorite goaltender of the Maine Mariners and has had a great season thus far. Brassard has skated in three seasons with the Mariners (2018-19, 2019-20, and 2022-23). In the 20-21 season and 21-22 seasons, Brassard skated in games with the Wheeling Nailers, the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, and […]

Maine Mariners Weekend Recap w/ Ian White Interview

My first weekend covering the Maine Mariners of the ECHL brought a three-game series against the Norfolk Admirals. Maine had just returned from a stint on the road, playing three games against Norfolk, one against Reading, and another against their division rivals- The Worcester Railers. During their three games at Norfolk on the 11th, 13th, […]

Maine Mariners Release Roster Moves

On Monday, January 9th, the Maine Mariners announced roster moves. One forward, Alex-Olivier Voyer, and one goaltender, Kyle Keyser, have been recalled to the Providence Bruins of the AHL. Goaltender Francois Brassard has been reassigned to the Maine Mariners from the Providence Bruins. Forward Nick Jermain has also left the team to sign in Europe. […]

Report: Bruins Announce Training Camp Roster Moves

The day after completing their second preseason games, the Boston Bruins announced some roster moves as they began to narrow down which players would be heading to Boston for the regular season. In those two games, fans and the organization got to see what the Bruins’ future holds for them as many young players made […]