The ECHL released their 2019-20 rule book recently, and while they had announced some of these changes before the league added one to their rulebook without previously mentioning it to the fans. The ECHL has adopted the AHL's ten-fight rule, which suspends a player one game after his tenth fight, with the suspensions continuing for... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: September 20
1997 7-3 exhibition loss vs Providence (Wallace Civic Center, Fitchburg, MA) IceCats goals: Jarret Zukiwsky (Brent Cullaton) 11:32 of 1st period; Allan Sirois (Jochen Hecht, Marek Ivan) 10:49 of second period; Tyler Willis (Gordie Dwyer, Robert Beck) at 9:03 of the third. IceCats goalie: Travis Scott made 34 saves on 41 shots. -30-
Today in Worcester hockey history: September 19
1999 3-3 exhibition tie vs Hartford (Wallace Civic Center, Fitchburg, MA) The Worcester IceCats and Hartford Wolf Pack skated to a 3-3 tie in preseason action. The 'Cats got on the board first at 5:36 of the opening period on a goal by Trevor Wasyluk, assisted by Eric Royal and Jame Pollock. Randy Copley tied... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: September 18
1999 5-4 loss exhibition at Hartford (South Windsor, CT) The Worcester IceCats and Hartford Wolf Pack played a see-saw battle in their preseason match-up, but two Hartford third period goals put them on top in a 5-4 final. Alain St. Hilaire put the 'Cats up with a goal assisted by Jame Pollock at 3:04 of... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: preview
The beginning of the 2019-2020 hockey season, which officially started back on July 1st, marks the 25th anniversary of the Worcester IceCats and professional hockey returning to the city. To celebrate, starting tomorrow there will be a post every day, except Christmas Eve and Christmas, detailing every IceCats, Worcester Sharks, and Worcester Railers regular season... Continue Reading →
WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts .500 week keeps them in the FCBL playoff race
The Worcester Bravehearts came out of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League's All-Star break Thursday with a game hosting the Nashua Silver Knights, and it was a night of pitching at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field as Worcester came out on top in the 2-0 contest. Eric Chavarria earned the win with seven strong innings,... Continue Reading →
