Mariners bring back Henry

PORTLAND, Maine – The Maine Mariners, ECHL affiliate of the National Hocke League's Boston Bruins and American Hockey League's Providence Bruins, have signed defenseman Xavier Henry to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Coming from the University of Vermont, Henry made his professional debut with the Mariners in March.

A native of Scarborough, Ontario, Henry signed with the Mariners on an amateur tryout and debuted on March 13. Henry then returned to Vermont to finish the school year.

The 25-year-old appeared in eight games in his senior season but totaled 74 contests over his four collegiate seasons. He accumulated 14 points (5g-9a) over his UVM career.

Prior to college, Henry played in the British Columbia Hockey League, skating in 105 games over three seasons with the Chilliwack Chiefs, where he was an alternate captain in his final season.