On Monday Worcester visited historic Fraser Field in Lynn, Massachusetts to take on North Shore but couldn't hold a mid-game lead and dropped a 4-3 contest to the Navigators. After falling behind by a run in the bottom of the second the Bravehearts evened the score in the top of the fourth when a Bryce... Continue Reading →
WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts open FCBL title defense with franchise’s first no-hitter
The Worcester Bravehearts began the defense of their 2018 Futures Collegiate Baseball League championship title Thursday day night at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field against the Nashua Silver Knights in a match-up of teams owned by longtime Bravehearts owner John Creedon. A lot has changed in the FCBL since the Bravehearts and Martha's Vineyard... Continue Reading →
The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2018-2019 season
With the Worcester Railers second season coming to a close it’s time to move on to the end of season paperwork. Up first are the “210 Awards”. For those new to the “210 Awards”, they are a mix of serious and (hopefully) slightly humorous awards named for the moniker this writer uses on many message... Continue Reading →
Former Worcester hockey pros: where are they? 2018-19 Final edition
This is a bit late as we usually take a final look at where former Worcester pro players ended up this season in early March, but a couple of other projects put this on the back burner. With the North America pro leagues all headed toward the playoffs we’ll finally take our last look at... Continue Reading →
Five years ago today: Mo steals the show
Worcester pro hockey has always been about family. The leagues have changed, the teams have changed, the players have changed, but the one constant in the 22 seasons of pro hockey in the city has been family. Kids who grew up watching the IceCats are now bringing their kids to the Railers games. Many teenagers... Continue Reading →
Railers end season on high note with 5-4 OT win
GLENS FALLS, NY - The Worcester Railers headed to the Empire State Sunday to take on the Adirondack Thunder in the final regular season game for both teams. While the Railers were playing just for pride the Thunder needed a point to clinch home ice in the first round of the ECHL's North Division playoffs... Continue Reading →