Below is a list of every former player for the Worcester IceCats still playing pro hockey, and where they are playing this season. The teams that are listed are generally the highest level a player had played so far this season. Back-up goaltenders and other players that were signed but did not appear in games... Continue Reading →
Worcester Sharks from the past: where are they playing now? (2015-16 edition)
Every year I like to take a look where former Worcester Sharks are playing across pro hockey. With the team moving to San Jose to become the Barracuda this list will now only get smaller. Usually I ignore the players still in the San Jose Sharks organization, but starting this season we'll include those guys... Continue Reading →
What if the NHL made hockey nets bigger and no one noticed?
I am a hockey fanatic. For most of you reading this, saying that is akin to exclaiming "water is wet" or "night is dark". But nonetheless, it had to be said. If there's a game on TV, odds are high I'm watching a good chunk of it. It doesn't matter if it's NCAA or pros,... Continue Reading →
A quick story about Jimmy Roberts
Since the passing yesterday of Jimmy Roberts, the first head coach in Worcester's AHL history, I've posted on twitter a few links to news articles on his life and passing and a handful of retweets from former players remembering Roberts. In this quick posting I won't be recounting any of those, but rather it's about... Continue Reading →
Bruins on short end of NHL video review failure
Before I begin I want to make one thing totally clear: the officiating is not the reason the Boston Bruins lost to the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 last night. While the men in stripes had a terrible game the Bruins were even worse, and the game was not as close as the final score would make... Continue Reading →
No opening night for pro hockey in Worcester this season
Pretty much all the signs of autumn are around Worcester this week. High school sports are in full swing, the chill is in the air as hoodies replace the t-shirts and shorts of summer, the days are getting shorter, and the leaves are changing colors. It's pretty much the same as it is every year,... Continue Reading →
