ECHL: Maine Mariners Sign Xavier Henry To ATO

Originally posted on Inside The Rink
By Armand Klisivitch | Last updated Mar 13, 2026 5:49 PM ET

The Maine Mariners have announced that they’ve signed defenseman Xavier Henry to an Amateur Try-Out agreement (ATO). Henry, 24, had one assist in eight games this season while playing at the University of Vermont. He becomes the second college defenseman to sign with the Mariners, joining Tynan Ewart, who played in both games vs Adirondack. The 6’5, 216lb defenseman becomes the second Catamount to make the jump to the ECHL, joining Dylan Gratton, who signed with the Utah Grizzlies back in February. Henry will add some much-needed depth to the Mariners blueline and is currently the tallest D-Man listed on Maine’s roster.

ROSTER ALERT presented by Verizon: The Mariners have signed @UVMmhockey defenseman Xavier Henry to an Amateur Tryout (ATO).

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— Maine Mariners (@MarinersOfMaine) March 13, 2026

The Scarborough, Ontario, native spent the last four seasons in the NCAA at the University of Vermont. During his time with the Catamounts, he put up five goals and nine assists for 14 points in 74 games. Prior to playing at the NCAA level, Henry played three seasons in the BCHL with the Chilliwack Chiefs. In 102 games with the Chiefs, he had 12 goals and 33 assists for 45 points. In his final season with the Chiefs, he wore an “A”. Henry led all Chilliwack defenders in goals (8) during the 2021-22 season. He would add one assist in 14 BCHL playoff games.

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