1995 vs Saint John 2-2 tie The Worcester IceCats jumped out to a two goal lead but watched it disappear in what ended in a 2-2 tie with the Flames. Fred Knipscheer got the 'Cats on the board with the only goal of the first period, with Paul Broten and goaltender Eric Fichaud assisting on... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: December 5
1954 - Baltimore 7-2 loss Warriors goals by Walt Dreeley and Jack Chambers to make it 2-2 after one period. 1994 vs Portland 3-1 loss The IceCats fell behind in the second period and never fully recovered in a 3-1 loss to the Pirates. Jeff Nelson gave Portland the lead at 7:37 of the middle... Continue Reading →
Boots blanks Brampton, Railers win 2-0
The Worcester Railers took to the road for the first time with new head coach Dave Cunniff at the helm, and behind a 30 save effort from Evan Buitenhuis and third period goals from Nic Pierog and Dante Salituro defeated the Brampton Beast 2-0 at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario. With the snow of... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: December 4
1954 at Washington 3-2 loss Warriors goals by Jack Garritry and Frank Grady, both in second period. 1998 vs New Haven 3-0 win The Worcester IceCats got two goals from Marty Reasoner and 21 saves from Brent Johnson in a 3-0 shutout of The Beast of New Haven. All of the 'Cats goals came on... Continue Reading →
Best short-time players in Worcester pro hockey history
On Monday the Worcester Railers traded Zack Phillips, who they claimed off waivers last week, to the Norfolk Admirals for the ever popular "future considerations". As this writer does often after mentioning the transaction in the Worcester Railers Fan Club Facebook group I jokingly asked the question "How will everyone remember the Zack Phillips era?".... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: December 3
1994 at Adirondack 5-3 win (GLENS FALLS) Denis Chalifoux rediscovered his scoring touch last night and led the Worcester IceCats to a 5-3 victory over the Adirondack Red Wings at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Playing on a line with wingers David Haas and Blair Atcheynum, a free agent who signed with the IceCats last... Continue Reading →