Mariners Acquire Defenseman In Deal With Gladiators

The Maine Mariners have added some depth on their blueline. The club announced a trade on Thursday, acquiring defenseman Trevor Thurston from the Atlanta Gladiators in exchange for cash considerations.

The 22-year-old defenseman from North Delta, BC, is in his second season in the ECHL and joins his fifth ECHL organization. He debuted with the Reading Royals last season, skating in 12 games and collecting one goal and one assist.

Thurston was traded twice during the season – from Reading to the Orlando Solar Bears, and then from Orlando to the Tulsa Oilers. He finished the 2023-24 season with a total of 33 games played, recording two goals and two assists.

After starting the 2024-25 season with the Southern Professional Hockey League’s Birmingham Bulls, Thurston joined Atlanta in early December and has skated in two games for the Gladiators.

Before turning pro, Thurston played four seasons in the Western Hockey League and spent his final season of juniors in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. His last season was his best – leading all Cape Breton Eagles defensemen in scoring with 21 points (9-12-21) in 48 games.

The Mariners begin a four-game road trip on Friday night in Glens Falls, NY against the Adirondack Thunder. Puck drop is set for 7 Pm ET.

The club won’t return to home ice until Saturday, Dec. 28 for a “Pajama Party” at 6 Pm, also against Adirondack. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Mariners pillowcase.