1997 vs Springfield 6-3 win The Worcester IceCats got a third period natural hat trick by Bob Lachance as part of a four goal third period as they defeated the Falcons 6-3. Juha Ylonen gave Springfield the 1-0 lead with a power play goal at 5:52 of the first period, but Rory Fitzpatrick evened the... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 27
1996 at Baltimore 4-3 win (BALTIMORE) Numbers say only one team in the AHL is more feeble than the Worcester IceCats when it comes to power-play efficiency. Wait'll the computer in the league office gets the statistics from last night's game: Tilt! The IceCats, off to a good start with the game's first two goals... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 26
1995 at Providence 5-2 loss The Worcester IceCats once again couldn't solve the Bruins at the Providence Civic Center and lost a 5-2 contest to the Baby-Bs. After a scoreless first period Denis Chalifoux opened the scoring at 5:40 when he and Blair Atcheynum skated in on Providence netminder John Blue on a two on... Continue Reading →
The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2019-2020 season
With the Worcester Railers third season coming to an early close because of the COVID-19 pandemic it’s time to move on to the end of season paperwork. Last week saw Former Worcester hockey pros: where are they? 2019-20 final update, and this week we've got the "210 Awards". For those new to the “210 Awards”,... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 25
1999 at Saint John 5-4 loss (SAINT JOHN) Worcester coach Greg Gilbert warned the IceCats to expect some fire from the Saint John Flames. The IceCats promptly went out and tossed some gasoline on those Flames. Just 48 hours after being bombed, 10-2, at home by the Fredericton Canadiens, the Flames charged to a 4-0... Continue Reading →
Worcester Railers Booster Club announces 2019-20 season-ending awards
Worcester Railers Booster Club president Rich Lundin announced the club's season-ending awards Tuesday morning. With the cancellation of the ECHL season due to the COVID-19 virus there was no awards banquet where these awards are usually announced. Voting took place online, with the balloting ending last Friday. With photos courtesy of Rich LeBlanc, the winners... Continue Reading →