1995 vs Albany 4-3 OTL The IceCats failed to hold on to two leads and needed a late extra attacker goal to get the game to overtime, but fell to the River Rats 4-3 in extra time. Sean Whyte gave Worcester an early lead with a goal at 7:52 assisted by Jim Nesich and Jason... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 16
1996 at Portland 4-0 loss The Worcester IceCats fired 28 shots on Pirates netminder Ron Tugnutt but couldn't light the lamp in a 4-0 loss to Portland. Pirates goal scorers were Stephane Charbonneau (2:11 of 1st), Jay Mazur (7:43), Steve Poapst (7:11 of second), and Mazur (10:01 of third). Jamie McLennan made 28 saves for... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 15
1995 vs Springfield 3-2 OTL The IceCats rallied in the third period but a Falcons overtime goal gave them the 3-2 win. Cal McGowan opened the scoring at 3:22 of the first period with a goal on a delayed penalty call. Denis Chalifoux and Jason Weinrich had the helpers on the play. Springfield then scored... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 14
1997 vs Albany 2-1 win The Worcester IceCats took a two goal lead deep into the third period but needed some big saves from goaltender Jon Casey in the final minutes to escape with a 2-1 victory over the River Rats. Chris Kenady opened the scoring at 14:24 of the first period when he deflected... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 13
1996 vs Baltimore 6-2 win (BALTIMORE) The Baltimore Bandits' performance in losing 6-1 to the Worcester IceCats last night left much to be desired. Baltimore was outshot 42-36. The defense let in numerous odd-man breaks on Bandits goalie Mike O'Neill, who added to his own troubles with a pair of soft goals. Worcester, benefiting from... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 12
1997 vs Providence 5-2 win The Worcester IceCats had a two goal lead against the Bruins, lost it, and then built another one in a 5-2 win over the Baby-Bs. Mike Maneluk's first period goal at 9:14 was unassisted when he picked off a Providence pass and rifled a shot from 15-feet past Providence goaltender... Continue Reading →