1997 vs Albany 2-1 win The Worcester IceCats took a two goal lead deep into the third period but needed some big saves from goaltender Jon Casey in the final minutes to escape with a 2-1 victory over the River Rats. Chris Kenady opened the scoring at 14:24 of the first period when he deflected... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 13
1996 vs Baltimore 6-2 win (BALTIMORE) The Baltimore Bandits' performance in losing 6-1 to the Worcester IceCats last night left much to be desired. Baltimore was outshot 42-36. The defense let in numerous odd-man breaks on Bandits goalie Mike O'Neill, who added to his own troubles with a pair of soft goals. Worcester, benefiting from... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 12
1997 vs Providence 5-2 win The Worcester IceCats had a two goal lead against the Bruins, lost it, and then built another one in a 5-2 win over the Baby-Bs. Mike Maneluk's first period goal at 9:14 was unassisted when he picked off a Providence pass and rifled a shot from 15-feet past Providence goaltender... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 11
1995 at Binghamton 4-3 OTL (BINGHAMTON) Barry Richter scored 2:47 into overtime to give the Binghamton Rangers a 4-3 overtime victory last night over the Worcester IceCats. The Rangers had a full two-minute two-man advantage when referee Marc Johnette sent off Roy Mitchell for cross-checking at 2:08 of the overtime and Worcester coach Jim Roberts... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 10
1995 at Cornwall 3-2 loss (CORNWALL) As has been the case in many of their losses this season, a lack of offense doomed the Worcester IceCats last night. The IceCats, the lowest-scoring team in the American Hockey League, had just as many good scoring chances as the Cornwall Aces but had trouble finding the back... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 9
2001 vs Lowell 4-4 tie The Worcester IceCats got two goals each from Mark Rycroft and Mike Peluso in a 4-4 tie with the Lock Monsters. After a scoreless opening period Stu Bodtker got Lowell on the board at 1:24 of the second stanza with a power play goal. With Jeff Daw in the penalty... Continue Reading →