It’s opening day of practice, and everyone is paying attention (from left, Ryan Badger, Terrence Wallin, Trevor Fleurent and Jesse Schwartz) as Mariners Coach Riley Armstrong explains a drill at the Troubh Ice Arena in Portland on Tuesday.
Maine Mariners Coach Riley Armstrong sets up a drill during practice. Daily morning practices at 10:30 continue at Troubh Arena in Portland though Friday. They are open to the public and are free. The season opens on Oct. 13.
Players race down the ice at the Maine Mariners’ first practice of the season at the Troubh Ice Arena in Portland on Tuesday. The Mariners have three players on their roster with Maine connections.
Trevor Fleurent won the Travis Roy award while playing at Biddeford High and played professionally in Norway before signing with the Mariners.
Players sit on the bench waiting to take part in a drill.
Mainers Coach Riley Armstrong talks to his team before a drill.
Defenseman Garrett Cecere takes shot during practice.
Goalie Brian Billett, who was born in Brunswick, leaves the ice after Tuesday's practice.
Coach Riley Armstrong watches players race behind the goal during a drill.
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