2001 vs Hershey 4-1 win The Worcester IceCats got two first period goals just seven seconds apart from Justin Papineau and never looked back in a 4-1 win over the Bears. Papineau's first goal came with a five on three 'Cats advantage at 2:02, with Jame Pollock and Christian Laflamme assisting. At 2:09 Papineau struck... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 18
1995 at Baltimore 4-3 loss (BALTIMORE) It took awhile, but the Baltimore Bandits finally won a third period (well, almost), a must in hockey, and thus recorded their first franchise victory at the Baltimore Arena last night, outlasting the Worcester IceCats, 4-3. With a 2-1 lead after two periods, the Bandits appeared to go into... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 17
1996 at Hamilton 5-1 win The Worcester IceCats got two goals from Mike Maneluk and a near perfect effort by netminder Jamie McLennan in a 5-1 victory over the Bulldogs. Daniel Guerard got the 'Cats on the board at 3:34 of the opening period, with Bob Lachance and Maneluk picking up the assists. Terran Sandwith... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 16
1994 vs Portland 6-3 loss The Worcester IceCats played the Pirates tough but two third period goals from Chris Jensen were the turning point as the 'Cats dropped the contest 6-3. Mike Boback and Sergei Gonchar scored to give Portland a 2-0 edge in the first 10 minutes of the game before Shawn Heaphy put... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 15
1999 vs Lowell 4-2 loss The Worcester IceCats held the Lock Monsters to just seven shots over the final 40 minutes of the game but that still wasn't enough in a 4-2 loss to Lowell. Jason Podollan gave the Lock Monsters the lead just 37 seconds into the contest. Jame Pollock tied it at 9:21,... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 14
1994 at Providence 5-2 loss The Worcester IceCats dug a huge hole that was too deep to climb out of in a 5-2 loss to the P-Bruins. The Baby-Bs gained a 5-0 lead by scoring four goals in the first 10:17 of the second period, with the last two coming just 12 seconds apart. John... Continue Reading →