The Yarmouth Mariners opened the new year with a pair of losses.

They were shutout 3-0 by the West Kent Steamers on Friday night in front of nearly 1,300 at Mariners Centre.

Thomas Fontaine stopped 37 of 39 shots in the loss.

They travelled to Pictou County Saturday night and fell 6-2 to the Crushers.

Ethan Hoffe and Keefe Marshall had the goals, and Will Forbes made 24 saves in the loss in the Mariners debut.

The Mariners are now in 3rd place in the Eastlink South Division with 36 points, tied for 2nd with the Crushers.

Forward Michael Marquez made his season debut Friday night.

He returned to the team after a 12 point performance in last year’s championship playoff run.

The Mariners are back in action Wednesday night as they visit the Truro Bearcats.

They’ve got the Amherst Ramblers at home this Sunday.