Yarmouth, N.S. (June 15, 2025) – The Yarmouth Jr “A” Mariners are proud to announce their selections from the 2025 Maritime Junior Hockey League Entry Draft, held on Saturday, June 14 at the E. & P. Sénéchal Centre in Grand Falls, New Brunswick. With a strong focus on high-character, high-upside talent, the Mariners came away from the draft with a solid group of forwards and a promising defenceman to help shape the future of the franchise.
2025 YARMOUTH MARINERS DRAFT SELECTIONS
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2nd Round, 16th Overall – Benjamin Yabsley (F)
2009-born forward | 5’11” | 170 lbs | East Coast Blizzard U18AAA
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2nd Round, 20th Overall – Travis Tremblay (F)
2009-born forward | 5’9″ | 163 lbs | Steele Subaru U18AAA
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2nd Round, 24th Overall – Calvin Carver (F)
2009-born forward | 5’11” | 160 lbs | Steele Subaru U18AAA
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In Lieu of Territorial Pick – Kaegan Hounsell (F)
2009-born forward | 5’10” | 152 lbs | Central Impact U18AAA
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In Lieu of Territorial Pick – Evan Lyver (F)
2009-born forward | 5’11” | 170 lbs | Halifax McDonald’s U18AAA
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5th Round, 52nd Overall – Quaye MacDonald (F)
2009-born forward | 5’9″ | 161 lbs | North Shore Hockey Academy 16U
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7th Round, 74th Overall – Justin Cluett (F)
2009-born forward | 6’0″ | 160 lbs | March and Mill Hunters U18AAA
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7th Round, 78th Overall – Aaron Whitten (F)
2009-born forward | 6’1” | 187 lbs | O’Neil Nissan Growlers U18AAA
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7th Round, 81st Overall – James Hodder (F)
2008-born forward | 5’6” | 150 lbs | Central Impact U18AAA
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8th Round, 90th Overall – Oliver Scotland (D)
2009-born defenceman | 6’0″ | 178 lbs | Boston Hockey Academy 15’s
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10th Round, 112th Overall – Karter Bain (F)
2008-born forward | 5’10” | 158 lbs | South Shore Mustangs U18AAA
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
With a forward-heavy draft class, the Mariners bolstered their offensive depth. Several of these picks are expected to be strong contenders in the Mariners’ upcoming training camp.
ON THE HORIZON
The Yarmouth Mariners will continue off-season preparations with eyes on the 2025–26 MHL season. These young athletes will have the opportunity to earn roster spots and become part of the next chapter in Mariners hockey.
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Media Contact:
Sam Martell
Communications Manager
Yarmouth Jr “A” Mariners
SamMartell96@gmail.com