Earlier today the Worcester Railers announced their home opponents for their inaugural 2017-2018 season. No dates were announced. The full ECHL schedule will be released in the next few weeks. The Railers home opener was previously announced, and will be on Saturday, October 14, 2017. The list of RailersHC home opponents are: Adirondack Thunder Brampton... Continue Reading →
There’s a long hockey history between Worcester and the New York Islanders
With the official announcement of the Worcester Railers affiliating with the New York Islanders and Bridgeport Sound Tigers happening Thursday evening, a quick look back at the pro hockey history in Worcester shows the city and the Islanders are not strangers to each other. In Worcester's twenty year AHL history they had two longtime NHL... Continue Reading →
Several former Worcester AHLers finish regular season near the top of their leagues
With the three major pro leagues in North America reaching their playoffs it's time to take a final look at how some former Worcester AHL players did among their respective pro leagues for the 2016-2017 season. For the NHL, AHL, and ECHL any player in the league’s top-20 gets listed, along with players who lead... Continue Reading →
Railers trip to Manchester was a preview of things to come
Last Sunday saw the Worcester Railers holding another members event, this time it was taking in a game in Manchester as the Monarchs faced the Elmira Jackals. I really had no intent of making a posting about it, but so many people that couldn't make it because of the date switch have asked me questions... Continue Reading →
Former Worcester Sharks: where are they playing now? (2016-17 final edition)
Below is a list of every former player for the Worcester Sharks still playing pro hockey, and where they are playing this season. The teams that are listed are generally the highest level a player has played so far this season. Back-up goaltenders and other players that were signed by the WorSharks but did not... Continue Reading →
Several former Worcester AHLers at the top of their pro leagues as NHL trade deadline passes
As the NHL moves past its trade deadline it’s time to take another look at how some former Worcester AHL players are doing among their respective pro leagues. For the North American pro leagues any player in their league’s top-20 or leading their NHL or AHL team that gets listed, and for the European leagues... Continue Reading →
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