The Worcester Railers, still mathematically alive for the playoffs but essentially playing for nothing but pride, overcame a two goal deficit after losing two of their top goal scorers to injuries and scored three straight goals to defeat the Maine Mariners 3-2 in overtime at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Down 2-1 late in... Continue Reading →
Another poor second period dooms Railers to 5-2 loss
The Worcester Railers have already begun looking forward to next season's campaign, and one of the first things the team needs to address is their inability to compete during the second period as the Railers once again allowed a crooked number of goals in the middle frame during a 5-2 loss to the Reading Royals.... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 8
1996 at Binghamton 3-2 win OT The Worcester IceCats overcame a two goal deficit to get the game into overtime where a Fred Knipscheer strike would give the 'Cats a 3-2 win over the Binghamton Rangers. Barry Richter opened the scoring for the Rangers at 11:01 of the first period, and Brad Jones made it... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 7
1995 vs Hershey 3-2 loss The IceCats had two second period goals to take the lead, but the Bears would get two in the third to beat Worcester 3-2. Andre Faust scored to give Hershey the lead at 3:19 of the second period, but Worcester answered right back at with a goal by Shawn Heaphy... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 6
1998 vs Providence 4-1 loss The Worcester IceCats jumped out to an early lead, and then along with 9,471 fans at Worcester Centrum Centre watched it all fall apart in a 4-1 loss to the Baby-Bs. Robert Petrovicky got the 'Cats on the board at 4:48 of the first period with a power play goal... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: March 5
1995 at Portland 4-0 loss (PORTLAND) The grind finally caught up with the Worcester IceCats yesterday afternoon. Playing their seventh game in 11 days, the IceCats were no match for the rested Portland Pirates, losing, 4-0, before a crowd of 7,288 at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Andre Racicot made 27 saves for his first... Continue Reading →