The ECHL released their 2019-20 rule book recently, and while they had announced some of these changes before the league added one to their rulebook without previously mentioning it to the fans. The ECHL has adopted the AHL's ten-fight rule, which suspends a player one game after his tenth fight, with the suspensions continuing for... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: September 20
1997 7-3 exhibition loss vs Providence (Wallace Civic Center, Fitchburg, MA) IceCats goals: Jarret Zukiwsky (Brent Cullaton) 11:32 of 1st period; Allan Sirois (Jochen Hecht, Marek Ivan) 10:49 of second period; Tyler Willis (Gordie Dwyer, Robert Beck) at 9:03 of the third. IceCats goalie: Travis Scott made 34 saves on 41 shots. -30-
Today in Worcester hockey history: September 19
1999 3-3 exhibition tie vs Hartford (Wallace Civic Center, Fitchburg, MA) The Worcester IceCats and Hartford Wolf Pack skated to a 3-3 tie in preseason action. The 'Cats got on the board first at 5:36 of the opening period on a goal by Trevor Wasyluk, assisted by Eric Royal and Jame Pollock. Randy Copley tied... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: September 18
1999 5-4 loss exhibition at Hartford (South Windsor, CT) The Worcester IceCats and Hartford Wolf Pack played a see-saw battle in their preseason match-up, but two Hartford third period goals put them on top in a 5-4 final. Alain St. Hilaire put the 'Cats up with a goal assisted by Jame Pollock at 3:04 of... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: preview
The beginning of the 2019-2020 hockey season, which officially started back on July 1st, marks the 25th anniversary of the Worcester IceCats and professional hockey returning to the city. To celebrate, starting tomorrow there will be a post every day, except Christmas Eve and Christmas, detailing every IceCats, Worcester Sharks, and Worcester Railers regular season... Continue Reading →
Former Worcester hockey pros that won championships or awards in 2018-19
With all the professional leagues finally over and their champions determined, this is a list of all the current and former Worcester hockey professionals that won a league or major tournament championship, plus any official league awards in the 2018-19 season. Players who were named to mid-season All-Star games or named post season all-stars are... Continue Reading →