GREENSBORO, NC – The Greensboro Gargoyles hosted the Maine Mariners for a three-game weekend that included a 10:30 AM start for Thursday’s School Day game. Greensboro picked up four more points in North Division play toward the ECHL standings, with the Gargoyles ranked second in the division and sixth in the ECHL at 12 points (5-3-2).

LAST WEEK’S GAMES –

Thursday, November 5 vs Maine | 3-2 W

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Greensboro extended its point streak to six games with a 3-2 win over Maine on Thursday morning, earning its third consecutive regulation victory in front of 9,324 students for the season’s first School Day Game. Tristan De Jong opened the scoring with his first goal of the season, assisted by Matthew Quercia in his Gargoyles debut, before Markus Oden added his third goal in four games off a feed from Ethan Leyh. Ben Raymond scored his first professional goal in the second period, assisted by Austen May, giving Greensboro a 3-0 lead. Maine scored twice in the third period, but Yegor Velmakin made 26 saves to secure his second consecutive victory.

Friday, November 6 vs Maine | 5-2 W

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Greensboro extended its point streak to four games with a 6-3 win over Norfolk on Saturday, setting a franchise record with four power-play goals. Austen May opened the scoring just 56 seconds into the game, assisted by Parker Lindauer and Ethan Leyh, before Tyler Cristall and Lindauer added power-play goals in the first period. Markus Oden scored shorthanded to give Greensboro a 4-2 lead, while Leyh added two power-play goals in the third period, both assisted by Cristall. Cristall finished with four points (1G-3A), Leyh added four (2G-2A), Lindauer recorded three (1G-2A), and Ruslan Khazheyev earned his second win of the season.

Saturday, November 7 vs Maine | 0-2 L

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Greensboro fell 2-0 to Maine on Saturday night, closing out the three-game series at First Horizon Coliseum. Anthony Venuto scored twice in the first period, opening the scoring at 6:34 with assists from Max Andreeyev and Connor Doherty before adding an unassisted goal at 10:58. The Gargoyles finished 5-for-5 on the penalty kill but went 0-for-3 on the power play. Yegor Velmakin made 27 saves for Greensboro, while Luke Cavallin stopped all 33 shots for the shutout victory.

 STORYLINES –

RAYMOND REVENGE GAME – Ben Raymond scored his first career goal, netting the game winner in the 3-2 School Day win on Thursday. Making the milestone even sweeter, the goal was scored against his former team. Raymond signed an SPC after joining the Gargoyles on a Professional Tryout in Training Camp. Last season, the rookie played 11 games for the Mariners.

FOUR-CIA – Matthew Quercia made his Gargoyles debut over the weekend, picking up four points in the wins on Thursday and Friday. After being reassigned from the AHL, Quercia assisted on the Gargoyles first goal of the weekend. Then, he picked up a goal and two assists on Friday. The 27-year-old finished a Gordie Howe Hat Trick for the weekend with a first period fight in the loss on Saturday.

GAGNON THE GREAT – David Gagnon finished Friday’s Wizard Weekend win with two goals. Gagnon also recorded two points in a 6-2 win over Reading on March 7, 2026 during the franchise’s Inaugural Wizard Weekend.

RED HOT ROOKIES – Parker Lindauer, Tyler Cristall, and Austen May each rank among the top rookies in the ECHL. Lindauer is second in ECHL rookie scoring with 10 points (4G, 6A), followed closely by Cristall with seven points (2G, 5A). Cristall leads the ECHL in power play goals (4) and power play points (5) among rookies. Austen May is tied for the league lead in goals by a defenseman (3).

SCORING LEADERS –

Goals: Lindauer, Leyh (4)

Assists: Lindauer (6)

Points: Lindauer (10)

+/-: Lindauer, Oden (+6)

PIMs: De Jong (23)

Wins: Khazheyev (3)

GAA: Velmakin (2.14)

SV%: Velmakin (.932)

UPCOMING SCHEDULE – 

I LOVE GREENSBORO: Thursday, November 12 | 7 PM | vs Worcester Railers

CANCER AWARENESS: Saturday, November 14 | 7 PM | vs Worcester Railers

SUNDAY FUNDAY: Sunday, November 15 | 3 PM | vs Worcester Railers

ROAD TRIP: Friday, November 20 @ South Carolina, Saturday and Sunday, November 21-22 @ Greenville

The Gargoyles finish a seven game home stand next weekend when they host the Worcester Railers on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 12, 14, and 15. Thursday is I Love Greensboro Night at 7 PM, celebrating sports, culture, and businesses in the triad. Saturday, the Gargoyles join in the Hockey Fights Cancer effort as Cone Heath presents Cancer Awareness Night at 7 PM. The home stand finishes with Sunday Funday at 3 PM. For tickets and more information, visit gargoyleshockey.com or call (336) 365-0295.