The Yarmouth Mariners have announced that defenseman Kyle McGuire has committed to the Nipissing Lakers for next season.
The 20-year-old from Conception Bay South, Newfoundland was acquired from the Caledon Admirals of the OJHL prior to the 2023-24 season. McGuire led all Yarmouth defensemen in scoring that season with 23 points in 50 games. His 20 assists were fifth on the team and more than half of his points (13) came on the powerplay for the Mariners. He was named the league’s top Defenseman in October 2023 and was named to the Eastlink South Team of the Week twice.
McGuire had three goals and eighteen assists in 51 games this season for Yarmouth, finishing seventh on the team in assists. He was named to the Eastlink South Team of the Week twice.
The MHL congratulates McGuire on his post-secondary commitment.