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4 unusual facts about Maine Mariners


Maine Mariners

The Mariners are the only franchise in league history to win the Calder Cup title in their first two seasons (1977–78, 1978–79) and at the time were the only team to ever capture the Calder Cup during their inaugural season.

After five seasons in Portland, the Maine Mariners franchise was moved to Providence, Rhode Island following the 1991–92 season and renamed the Providence Bruins.

The same season Maine became only the fourth team in AHL history to win a Calder Cup title with a losing regular season record.

Providence Bruins

The Providence Bruins began operation for the start of the 1992–93 AHL season after Providence mayor Buddy Cianci negotiated a deal with the owners of the Maine Mariners franchise, Frank DuRoss and Ed Anderson, to relocate their club.



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