1997 at Providence 5-4 loss 2OT (New England Division SF, tied 2-2) The Worcester IceCats and Providence Bruins played a see-saw contest and needed double overtime to determine a winner, and unfortunately for 'Cats fans it was Bruins defenseman Barry Richter with the game winning goal. The IceCats got on the board first on a... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 23
1997 vs Providence 4-2 loss (New England Division SF, lead 2-1) The Worcester IceCats only allowed 17 shots on goal for the Bruins, but unfortunately four went in for a 4-2 loss to the Baby-Bs. Jean-Yves Roy had the only first period goal, at 17:59 on the power play. Clayton Beddoes made it 2-0 Bruins... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 22
2000 at Hartford 6-3 loss (New England Division F, trail 1-0) (TICKER) Jason Dawe and Ken Gernander each scored a pair of goals to power the Hartford Wolf Pack past the Worcester IceCats, 6-3, in Game One of their best-of-seven, second-round playoff series. Dawe, who also had an assist, put Hartford on the board with... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 21
1998 at Springfield 5-2 loss (New England Division SF, lead 2-1) The Worcester IceCats scored two first period goals but didn't light the lamp after that in a 5-2 loss to the Falcons. Jason Zent gave the 'Cats the lead 1:17 with Robert Petrovicky assisting. Scott Levins tied it at 7:24 on the power play.... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 20
1996 at Portland 2-1 win (Northern Division SF, tied 1-1) The Worcester IceCats gave up the first goal of the game but then got the next two in a 2-1 win over the Pirates for the IceCats first ever franchise playoff win. Darren McAusland got Portland on the board at 2:29 of the opening period,... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: April 19
1996 vs Portland 5-0 loss (Northern Division SF, trail 1-0) The Worcester IceCats essentially didn't show up for the franchise's first ever playoff game and lost 5-0 to Portland. Goal scorers for the Pirates were Kent Hulst (4:27 and 8:40 of first), Ron Pascucci (13:11), Mark Kaufmann (2:23 of second), and Jason Allison (8:29). Jamie... Continue Reading →