1994 vs Rochester 4-3 loss The IceCats got a hat trick from David Haas but it wasn't enough in a 4-3 loss to the Americans. Haas kicked off the scoring at 2:02 of the opening period, assisted by Shawn Heaphy. The Amerks would then get goals from Philippe Boucher (4:32) and Sergei Petrenko (7:16) to... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 29
1994 at Hershey 5-5 tie (HERSHEY) The Worcester IceCats continue to rack up the franchise firsts as they tied the Hershey Bears, 5-5, in overtime last night to extend their unbeaten streak to three games. The tie was Worcester's first point on the road. It was achieved with the help of the team's first shorthanded... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 28
1995 vs Baltimore 6-1 win (BALTIMORE ) The Baltimore Bandits' performance in losing 6-1 to the Worcester IceCats last night left much to be desired. Baltimore was outshot 42-36. The defense let in numerous odd-man breaks on Bandits goalie Mike O'Neill, who added to his own troubles with a pair of soft goals. Worcester, benefiting... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 27
1996 vs Portland 2-1 win OT The Worcester IceCats got an overtime marker from Robert Petrovicky to defeat the Pirates 2-1, and for the first time in franchise history climbed to first place overall in the AHL. After a scoreless first period Portland got on the board at 14:24 of the middle period on an... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 26
1994 vs Binghamton 4-0 win The Worcester IceCats got 21 saves from netminder Wayne Cowley as they defeated the Binghamton Rangers 4-0 in the franchises first ever shutout win. Ross Wilson put the 'Cats ahead when he flipped a rebound in at 13:55 of the first period on the power play. Jarrett Deuling made it... Continue Reading →
Today in Worcester hockey history: October 25
1996 at Springfield 4-2 loss The Worcester IceCats allowed an early goal and then couldn't overcome a two-goal deficit in a 4-2 loss to the Falcons. Just one minute into the contest Falcons forward Jeff Daniels stole the puck away from the 'Cats defense and scored an unassisted goal. Daniels scored again at 8:47 of... Continue Reading →