The Worcester Railers played the first game of their franchise long ten-day road trip Sunday afternoon at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania against the Royals, and it was more of the same as the Railers couldn't find the back of the net in a 3-0 loss to Reading. The game began as many have... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: February 16
1995 at Saint John 6-1 win The Worcester IceCats got a hat trick and an assist from Shawn Heaphy in their 6-1 win over the Flames. Saint John had just 14 skaters available, two below the roster limit. After a scoreless opening period Heaphy made it 1-0 at 1:28 of the middle stanza. At 12:42... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: February 15
1998 vs Adirondack 2-1 win The Worcester IceCats and Adirondack Red Wings got together for a Sunday afternoon contest at Worcester's Centrum Centre, with the 'Cats coming out on top 2-1. After a scoreless opening period Lubos Bartecko lit the lamp just 29 seconds into the middle stanza, with assists from Michal Handzus and Ricard... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: February 14
1995 vs Springfield 2-2 tie The Worcester IceCats jumped out to a two goal lead but couldn't hold on and had to settle for a 2-2 tie with the Falcons. Denis Chalifoux, with assists by Blair Atcheynum and Terry Virtue, opened the scoring at 17:02 of the first period. Mark Ouimet made it 2-0 at... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: February 13
1998 at Syracuse 3-2 win The Worcester IceCats finally broke out of their slump and played a full 60 minutes, firing 43 shots on goal to defeat the Crunch 3-2. Ex-IceCats winger Tyson Nash had the only goal of the opening period, at 14:28, to give Syracuse the 1-0 lead. In the second period Chris... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: February 12
1955 at Clinton 14-2 loss No details available 1995 vs Providence 1-0 loss The Worcester IceCats did everything they needed to do to beat the powerhouse Baby-Bs except score in a 1-0 loss to Providence. Future IceCats forward Fred Knipscheer had the only goal of the game for Providence at 12:53 of the third period... Continue Reading →