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S U N D A Y The latest Growlers losing streak has ended at four games. They scored three first period goals and downed Maine Mariners 4-1 on Sunday. Justin Brazeau, Dylan Vander Esch, Evan Nugold and Zach O’Brien scored for the Growlers. Angus Redmond in goal for the win.  Growlers next game is Friday night in Florida.  F R I D A Y The Growlers  lost their fourth game in a row Friday night losing to the Reading Royals 4-3 as the Royals pumped home three first period goals and added one in the third for the win. The…

Newfoundland Growlers defenseman James Melindy has been suspended for eight games by the ECHL. Melindy is fined and suspended under Rule 28 Supplementary Discipline as a result of an incident in On February 15th in a game against Maine at Mile One.  He is eligible to return to the Growlers lineup on March 6th …

  The Newfoundland Growlers have lost one of their best scorers. Aaron Luchuk was traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the parent club of the Newfoundland Growlers to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Max Veronneau and a conditional sixth round pick in 2021 to the Senators. The 22 year old Luchuk is returning to the Senators after originally signing a three year entry level contract with Ottawa in 2017.  He has played 45 games with the Growlers and has 50 points from 19 goals and 31 assists. …

    After winning 19 straight games on home ice, the Growlers have now lost three in a row and all losses to the Maine Mariners. The Mariners scored three first period goals and went on to beat the Growlers 5-2 at Mile One Wednesday night before 2346 fans.  Brady Ferguson and Alex Baer scored for the home team.    M E A N W H I L E There was a trade in the East Coast Hockey League. Atlanta sent defenseman Robert Powers to the Growlers. And Angus Redmond goalie has been placed on reserve. …