1996 at Springfield 3-2 OTL The Worcester IceCats came back from a two-goal first period deficit but ended up losing in overtime 3-2 to the Falcons. Jeff Daniels (1:57) and Craig Martin (10:09) had the opening stanza goals for Springfield. Harry York made it 2-1 with a power play tally at 10:14 of the middle... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 5
1995 vs Providence 3-2 loss The IceCats tied the game twice but a Providence goal in the third period handed Worcester a 3-2 defeat. After a first period goal by Alex Nikolic Sean Whyte tied the game for the IceCats the first time at 17:19 of the second period, with assists going to Jim Nesich... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 4
1996 at Cornwall 6-4 loss The Worcester IceCats, according to the team game notes, "ran out of gas" in the third period in allowing four goals over the final 20 minutes to drop a 6-4 contest to the Cornwall Aces. Sergei Kharin got the 'Cats on the board with a power play tally at 6:27... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 3
1995 vs Springfield 5-4 win The IceCats scored two early third period goals and then held on late for the 5-4 win over the Falcons. Brad Jones opened the scoring for Springfield at 4:07 of the first period, but Jim Nesich would tie it at 6:55 with assists going to Sean Whyte and Jarrett Deuling.... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 2
1997 vs Portland 4-4 tie The Worcester IceCats lost leads of 3-1 and 4-3, but with the point for the tie against the Pirates clinched home ice for the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs. Norm Batherson gave Portland the lead with the only goal of the first twenty minutes at 8:43 on the... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 1
1995 at Hershey 3-2 win (HERSHEY) Ross Wilson's two goals led the Worcester IceCats to a 3-2 win over the Hershey Bears, their first win over the AHL's oldest franchise. The pair of goals gives Wilson 16 for the year. The IceCats kept the pressure on the Bears in the early going and finally beat... Continue Reading →