PORTLAND, ME – September 3, 2026 – The Maine Mariners, proud affiliates of the NHL's Boston Bruins and AHL's Providence Bruins, have signed forward Jack Works to a contract for the 2026-27 season. The Mariners acquired Works’ playing rights from the Wheeling Nailers at the end of June, completing a future considerations trade.
On June 30th, Works’ rights were dealt from Wheeling to Maine to complete a midseason trade that shipped defenseman Tristan Thompson to the Nailers.
The 25-year-old forward was a rookie in 2025-26 and scored his first professional goal against the Mariners on November 14th. He appeared in 57 games for the Nailers, posting 13 points (9 goals, 4 assists). Works also skated in four playoff games, including Games 4 and 5 of the North Division Finals against the Mariners.
A native of Yellowknife in Canada’s Northwest Territories, Works played collegiately at the University of Denver and Michigan Tech, where he was captain in 2024-25. He won a National Championship with Denver in 2022.
Click here to view the current roster of announced Mariners signings for the 2026-27 season.
The Mariners 2026-27 season begins on Saturday, October 17th at Worcester with the Home Opener one week later on October 24th, also against the Railers. For more information on ticket packages and group discounts for the 2026-27 season, fans can call 833-GO-MAINE, go to MarinersOfMaine.com, or visit the Mariners front office at 94 Free Street in Portland.
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