Stockdale returns to Mariners

Action photo of Bennett Stockdale of the Maine Mariners

PORTLAND, Maine – Forward Bennett Stockdale has re-signed with the Maine Mariners for the 2024-25 season. Stockdale was a late-season college signing this past spring who found immediate success in his young ECHL career.

Stockdale first signed with the Mariners on March 7, coming out of SUNY-Plattsburgh. He made his ECHL debut the next night against the Adirondack Thunder. His first professional point came in his fourth game, when he registered an assist in a win over the Reading Royals on March 16. After accumulating six assists, he finally scored his first goal on April 7 at Worcester. He finished the regular season with 10 points (3g-7a) in 18 games. Stockdale played six playoff games for the Mariners as well.

At Plattsburgh, Stockdale had three productive seasons, averaging well over a point-per-game in his career. He finished with 91 points (48g-43a) in 79 career collegiate games. In his senior season, he was named to the SUNYAC All-Tournament Team, helping the Cardinals win the conference title.

Originally from Kanata, Ontario, Stockdale played junior hockey in the Central Canada Hockey League and North American Hockey League prior to college.