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Terrence Wallin
Zach Tolkinen
The first captain in franchise history was named Assistant Coach in August 2024, after Johnny McInnis stepped down from the role. An ECHL veteran of over 450 games, "Tolks" sported the "C" for the Mariners over their first two seasons from 2018-2020. The 34-year-old was born in Lino Lakes, MN and played collegiately at Quinnipiac University, before making his ECHL debut for the Elmira Jackals in 2014. Along the way, Zach also played for the Missouri Mavericks, Rapid City, Rush, and Wheeling Nailers. He spent his final playing season with the Fort Wayne Komets in 2021-22.
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Patrick Sponzo
Patrick Sponzo became the Mariners Athletic Trainer in October of 2023, following the departure Matt Salmen for the AHL. A native of Windsor, CT, Patrick was the head athletic trainer for the Greensboro Swarm, the G League affiliate of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets in 2022-23. He’s also worked in the collegiate ranks at The College of the Holy Cross, the University of Hartford, Stony Brook University, and Florida Gulf Coast University. He earned his Bachelor's of Athletic Teaining at Lasell University in 2016.
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Peter Clark
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