By Logan Thomas and Dylan Gaillard – Advocate Editors

The Milford Mariners hockey team recently wrapped up its 2025-26 season with a run to the State Tournament semifinals.

The Mariners finished the regular season with a 12-8 record and earned the #6 seed in the Division III playoffs.

“I think the season went very well, we competed through every game and were all invested in it,” sophomore Nathan Krauss said. “Our teamwork and communication improved a lot throughout the season. We supported each other through it all, and that’s what made us a better team.” 

The Mariners had many big wins late in the seasn, including their first-round playoff game against #3 seed Masuk.

“Overall, the seasons went well, even though we faced some challenges and tough losses,” sophomore Colton Perry said. “We improved as a team and showed resilience by continuing to work hard and stay positive.”

Many Mariners believe they have improved a lot just through this season and through the hard games they played. 

“Despite challenges, we showed resilience and growth, making it a successful season,” sophomore Robert Vercellone said. “I personally improved my skills and confidence through consistent effort, becoming a more effective teammate.”

This offseason, the Mariners are going to work very hard to try to get back to where they went this season and further. 

“In the offseason, we are going to train a lot and condition together,” Krauss said. “We are all going to work on the weak parts of our game and try to become the best players we can be.”

During this season, there were many memorable moments.

“(The best moment) was when we beat Masuk in the quarter finals to go to the Q (the State semifinals at Quinnipiac),” Perry said. “Everyone thought that Masuk was going to win because of their captain, but we shut him down and capitalized on our chances, taking a 5-1 win over them.”