1995 at Binghamton 4-3 OTL (BINGHAMTON) Barry Richter scored 2:47 into overtime to give the Binghamton Rangers a 4-3 overtime victory last night over the Worcester IceCats. The Rangers had a full two-minute two-man advantage when referee Marc Johnette sent off Roy Mitchell for cross-checking at 2:08 of the overtime and Worcester coach Jim Roberts... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 10
1995 at Cornwall 3-2 loss (CORNWALL) As has been the case in many of their losses this season, a lack of offense doomed the Worcester IceCats last night. The IceCats, the lowest-scoring team in the American Hockey League, had just as many good scoring chances as the Cornwall Aces but had trouble finding the back... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 9
2001 vs Lowell 4-4 tie The Worcester IceCats got two goals each from Mark Rycroft and Mike Peluso in a 4-4 tie with the Lock Monsters. After a scoreless opening period Stu Bodtker got Lowell on the board at 1:24 of the second stanza with a power play goal. With Jeff Daw in the penalty... Continue Reading →
Callin, Railers stun Mariners in overtime 3-2
The Worcester Railers, still mathematically alive for the playoffs but essentially playing for nothing but pride, overcame a two goal deficit after losing two of their top goal scorers to injuries and scored three straight goals to defeat the Maine Mariners 3-2 in overtime at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Down 2-1 late in... Continue Reading →
Another poor second period dooms Railers to 5-2 loss
The Worcester Railers have already begun looking forward to next season's campaign, and one of the first things the team needs to address is their inability to compete during the second period as the Railers once again allowed a crooked number of goals in the middle frame during a 5-2 loss to the Reading Royals.... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 8
1996 at Binghamton 3-2 win OT The Worcester IceCats overcame a two goal deficit to get the game into overtime where a Fred Knipscheer strike would give the 'Cats a 3-2 win over the Binghamton Rangers. Barry Richter opened the scoring for the Rangers at 11:01 of the first period, and Brad Jones made it... Continue Reading →