Mariners add Primeau

PORTLAND, Maine – The Maine Mariners have announced the signing of forward Mason Primeau for the 2025-26 season.

Primeau’s father, Wayne, and uncle, Keith, each enjoyed long established National Hockey League careers, playing 774 and 909 career games respectively. Mason was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the fifth round (141st overall) in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

The 24-year-old has played 134 career games in the American Hockey League, primarily with the Henderson Silver Knights. While in the Vegas organization, he also suited up in the ECHL with the Fort Wayne Komets and Savannah Ghost Pirates.

Last season, Primeau was under contract with the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms, playing one game for them, and 37 ECHL games with Reading. With the Royals, he registered 22 points (13g-9a), plus three goals in four playoff games.

Prior to turning pro, Primeau played three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League, splitting time between the Guelph Storm and North Bay Battalion.