The Maine Mariners have announced the re‑signing of forward Ben Allison, a 23‑year‑old native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, who will return to the club after completing his collegiate season. Allison's brief professional stint with the Mariners at the end of the 2025‑26 campaign yielded a goal and an assist in seven regular‑season appearances, and he added five more games during the postseason.
Allison capped his college career at Saint Mary’s University, where he emerged as the team’s leading scorer with 50 points in 30 games. His offensive output made him one of the most watched prospects heading into the ECHL draft.
Before arriving in Maine, Allison spent the 2022‑23 season with the Wichita Thunder, recording three points in seven games, and he honed his game in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, suiting up for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, the Gatineau Olympiques and the Acadie‑Bathurst Titan.
The forward's father, Scott Allison, also pursued a professional hockey career, logging 18 games in the ECHL and 245 contests in the AHL between 1992 and 2006, a lineage that has clearly influenced Ben's approach to the sport.
A Familiar Face Returns to the Ice
The Mariners, an ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins and an AHL partner of the Providence Bruins, view Allison's return as a boost to their forward depth. Coach remarks suggest the team expects the Halifax native to bring a blend of college‑level scoring touch and professional resilience.
Fans can look forward to seeing Allison in the Mariners' colors when the new season opens, as the club aims to build on its recent playoff run and contend for a championship.