PORTLAND, Maine – The Maine Mariners, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins and American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins, announced the re-signing of defenseman Nick Anderson for the 2026-27 season.
Anderson, 27, is originally from nearby Portsmouth, New Hampshire, but grew up in Minnesota. He originally joined the Mariners last November when he was acquired in a future considerations trade from the Orlando Solar Bears. He went on to appear in 32 regular-season games for Maine, registering 15 points (4g-11a).
Anderson skated in 13 of the 14 Mariners playoff games as well, highlighted by his game-winning goal in Game 7 of the North Division Semifinals against the Adirondack Thunder. With just under four minutes left in regulation, his goal broke a 1-1 tie and lifted the Mariners to their first playoff series win in team history, as they went on to a 3-1 win.
Prior to turning pro, Anderson played collegiately at Colgate University and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, where he finished up in 2025. He played seven games with Orlando before coming to Maine.
