1996 vs Portland 3-2 loss (Northern Division SF, eliminated 3-1) With the IceCats playing for their playoff lives they fell behind by two goals and couldn't make up the deficit in a 3-2 loss to the Pirates that eliminated them from the playoffs. Sergei Tertyshny have Portland the lead at 6:37 of the first on... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 26
1996 vs Portland 6-5 OTL (Northern Division SF, trail 2-1) The Worcester IceCats had a two goal lead with under five minutes left in the game and watched it all fall apart, and eventually lost 6-5 in overtime to Portland. Craig Darby put the 'Cats in the lead at 15:54 of the opening period on... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 25
2000 at Hartford 4-1 win (New England Division F, tied 1-1) (TICKER) Jamie Pollock scored a pair of first-period goals and assisted on another score as the Worcester IceCats defeated the Hartford Wolf Pack, 4-1, to even their series at one game apiece. Pollock netted back-to-back goals within a 2:39 span in the opening stanza... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 24
1997 at Providence 5-4 loss 2OT (New England Division SF, tied 2-2) The Worcester IceCats and Providence Bruins played a see-saw contest and needed double overtime to determine a winner, and unfortunately for 'Cats fans it was Bruins defenseman Barry Richter with the game winning goal. The IceCats got on the board first on a... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 23
1997 vs Providence 4-2 loss (New England Division SF, lead 2-1) The Worcester IceCats only allowed 17 shots on goal for the Bruins, but unfortunately four went in for a 4-2 loss to the Baby-Bs. Jean-Yves Roy had the only first period goal, at 17:59 on the power play. Clayton Beddoes made it 2-0 Bruins... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 22
2000 at Hartford 6-3 loss (New England Division F, trail 1-0) (TICKER) Jason Dawe and Ken Gernander each scored a pair of goals to power the Hartford Wolf Pack past the Worcester IceCats, 6-3, in Game One of their best-of-seven, second-round playoff series. Dawe, who also had an assist, put Hartford on the board with... Continue Reading →