1996 vs Cape Breton 5-4 win OT The Worcester IceCats got a hat trick from Chris Kenady and four assists from Marquis Mathieu but still needed an overtime goal from Shaun Kane to defeat the Cape Breton Oilers 5-4. Kenady got his first goal at 18:22 of the first period while on the power play,... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: February 27
1998 at Providence 6-3 win The Worcester IceCats used three third period goals to defeat the Bruins 6-3 in a game televised on NESN. Providence jumped out to a two goal first period lead on tallies by Kimbi Daniels at 5:54 on the power play and Joel Prpic shorthanded at 16:51. Mike Prokopec made it... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: February 26
1997 vs Springfield 2-2 tie The Worcester IceCats took two leads against the Falcons and lost them both in a 2-2 with Springfield. Stephane Roy gave the 'Cats a 1-0 lead at 1:42, assisted by Jamal Mayers and Radim Bicanek. Scott Levins then tied it at 2:55. Rob Pearson made it 2-1 with a five... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: February 25
1995 at PEI 3-1 loss The Worcester IceCats had very little had very little energy left after a long trip though eastern Canada, and it showed in a 3-1 loss to the Senators. Cal McGowan's first-period goal at 19:53 was the only shot to beat PEI goalie Jean-Francois Labbe. McGowan and Denis Chalifoux played give... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: February 24
1995 at PEI 7-6 OTL The Worcester IceCats trailed 5-0, but amazingly came back to take the lead, only to lose the lead late in regulation and the game in overtime in a 7-6 loss to the Senators. It was that 5-0 score at 3:20 of the second period, and then the 'Cats scored three... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: February 23
1995 at Fredericton 3-2 win The Worcester IceCats held a 3-0 late in the contest and then had to kill off a major penalty and managed to survive with a 3-2 win over the Canadiens. Jim Nesich scored at 1:22 of the opening period with assists going to Jarrett Deuling and Roy Mitchell. Jason Widmer... Continue Reading →