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 →
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 →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 24
1996 at Hershey 4-3 win The Worcester IceCats got goals from Sergei Kharin, Paul Broten, Chris Kenady, and Fred Knipscheer in a 4-3 win over Hershey. Terry Virtue (2), Craig Darby, Ken Sutton, Alex Vasilevskii, Jason Strudwick, and Knipscheer all added assists. Jamie McLennan earned the win making 41 saves. 1998 vs Saint John 2-2... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 23
1997 vs Providence 4-1 win The Worcester IceCats got multiple point nights from three players and a big 36 save performance from goaltender Mike Buzak in the 'Cats 4-1 win over the Bruins. Rob Pearson got Worcester on the board with a bad-angle goal at 3:39 of the middle stanza. Mike Maneluk and Marquis Mathieu... Continue Reading →