1994 vs Springfield 3-2 loss The IceCats gave up two third period goals that led to a 3-2 loss to the Falcons. Rick Bennett gave Springfield the lead at 2:10 of the opening period, but Maxim Bets would tie it up with his only goal ever for Worcester. Lindsay Vallis had the assist on the... Continue Reading →
New faces, same results as Railers drop 4-1 contest to Adirondack
The Worcester Railers were hoping to kick off their five games in seven days stretch on a positive note, but another poor third period resulted in a 4-1 loss to the Adirondack Thunder Sunday afternoon at the DCU Center. The loss extends the Railers losing streak to five games and they have now dropped nine... Continue Reading →
Former Worcester Blades players: where are they? 2019-20 Fall edition
In my previous "Where are the now" post I didn't include the CWHL's Worcester Blades. Because I decided to keep their records separate from the city's AHL and ECHL entries I missed adding them. Starting with the spring follow-up they'll be added into that post. This list is accurate as of the morning of Saturday,... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: November 24
1995 at Saint John 4-3 win OT The Worcester IceCats fired 44 shots on goal in regulation but needed just one in overtime to defeat the Saint John Flames 4-3. The Flames took the lead just 1:15 into the contest on a goal by Jamie Allison. Paul Broten would tie the score with an unassisted... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: November 23
1954 vs New Haven 5-3 loss Goals by period: New Haven: 2-3-0=5 Worcester: 1-0-2=3 Warriors goals: 1st 15:43 Mather (Verrier, Allain) 3rd 1:30 JBell (unassisted) 4:12 Titus (Mather) 1994 vs Rochester 3-3 tie The IceCats allowed three power play goals in the first half of the game, but managed to get the game into overtime... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: November 22
1996 at Philadelphia 6-4 loss The Worcester IceCats took on the Phantoms for the second time in three nights, and the outcome was the same as the 'Cats were swept by Philly after suffering a 6-4 loss. Stephane Roy had the only goal of the first period, a power play tally at 2:06 assisted by... Continue Reading →