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 →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 22
1994 vs Providence 5-2 win The Worcester IceCats built a 3-0 lead and then held on for a 5-2 victory in the franchise's first ever win. Martin Mercier scored two goals and center Mark Ouimet, added a pair of assists. Terry Virtue , Jason Widmer, and Ross Wilson had the other IceCats goals. Mercier opened... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 21
1994 at Portland 7-0 loss (PORTLAND) Jeff Nelson's first-period hat trick propelled the unbeaten Portland Pirates to a 7-0 victory over the winless Worcester IceCats last night at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Rookie goalie Jim Carey stopped 23 shots for his first professional shutout before a crowd of 7,251, the largest this season. The... Continue Reading →