Below is a list of former Worcester pro hockey players that are new NHL unrestricted free agents or restricted free agents. These players can sign with any NHL organization after July 1st. Those that are restricted free agents and sign with a new organization can have their offer matched by their previous team. If the... Continue Reading →
Former Worcester hockey pros that won championships or awards in 2018-19
With all the professional leagues finally over and their champions determined, this is a list of all the current and former Worcester hockey professionals that won a league or major tournament championship, plus any official league awards in the 2018-19 season. Players who were named to mid-season All-Star games or named post season all-stars are... Continue Reading →
Worcester Railers 2019-20 regular season schedule announced
On Thursday the Worcester Railers announced their regular season schedule for the 2019-20 season. Their season is scheduled to begin Saturday, October 12th, hosting the Adirondack Thunder. Fans of the Railers that enjoy seeing their ECHL North Division rivals won't be disappointed as 62 of Worcester's 72 game slate will be against those foes. With... Continue Reading →
The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2018-2019 season
With the Worcester Railers second season coming to a close it’s time to move on to the end of season paperwork. Up first are the “210 Awards”. For those new to the “210 Awards”, they are a mix of serious and (hopefully) slightly humorous awards named for the moniker this writer uses on many message... Continue Reading →
Former Worcester hockey pros: where are they? 2018-19 Final edition
This is a bit late as we usually take a final look at where former Worcester pro players ended up this season in early March, but a couple of other projects put this on the back burner. With the North America pro leagues all headed toward the playoffs we’ll finally take our last look at... Continue Reading →
Five years ago today: Mo steals the show
Worcester pro hockey has always been about family. The leagues have changed, the teams have changed, the players have changed, but the one constant in the 22 seasons of pro hockey in the city has been family. Kids who grew up watching the IceCats are now bringing their kids to the Railers games. Many teenagers... Continue Reading →