1995 vs Baltimore 6-1 win (BALTIMORE ) The Baltimore Bandits' performance in losing 6-1 to the Worcester IceCats last night left much to be desired. Baltimore was outshot 42-36. The defense let in numerous odd-man breaks on Bandits goalie Mike O'Neill, who added to his own troubles with a pair of soft goals. Worcester, benefiting... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 27
1996 vs Portland 2-1 win OT The Worcester IceCats got an overtime marker from Robert Petrovicky to defeat the Pirates 2-1, and for the first time in franchise history climbed to first place overall in the AHL. After a scoreless first period Portland got on the board at 14:24 of the middle period on an... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 26
1994 vs Binghamton 4-0 win The Worcester IceCats got 21 saves from netminder Wayne Cowley as they defeated the Binghamton Rangers 4-0 in the franchises first ever shutout win. Ross Wilson put the 'Cats ahead when he flipped a rebound in at 13:55 of the first period on the power play. Jarrett Deuling made it... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 25
1996 at Springfield 4-2 loss The Worcester IceCats allowed an early goal and then couldn't overcome a two-goal deficit in a 4-2 loss to the Falcons. Just one minute into the contest Falcons forward Jeff Daniels stole the puck away from the 'Cats defense and scored an unassisted goal. Daniels scored again at 8:47 of... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 24
1997 at New Haven 2-1 loss The Worcester IceCats played about 25 minutes of the 60 minute contest, and while goaltender Fred Cassivi kept them in the game the 'Cats offense was essentially a no-show in a 2-1 loss to the Beast of New Haven. Kevin Brown got New Haven on the board at 13:43... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 23
1998 at Springfield 6-6 tie The Worcester IceCats scored four third period goals to earn a point in a 6-6 tie with the Falcons. For the IceCats rookie Derek Bekar scored his first two pro goals, both coming in the third period. Jan Horacek, Reed Low, Matt Smith, and Shayne Toporowski had the other IceCats... Continue Reading →