Below is a list of every former player for the Worcester IceCats still playing pro hockey, and where they are playing this season. The teams that are listed are the highest level a player has played so far this season. Back-up goaltenders and other players that were signed by the IceCats but did not appear... Continue Reading →
Former Worcester AHL players who are now NHL free agents
Below is a list of former Worcester AHL players that are new NHL unrestricted free agents or restricted free agents. These players can sign with any NHL organization after July 1st. Those that are restricted free agents and sign with a new organization cause their new teams to have to give compensation, based on average... Continue Reading →
Former Worcester players in North American pro hockey finals
Now that the NHL, AHL, and ECHL playoff finalists have all been determined here's a look at the former Worcester players with a chance to win a championship. For the NHL, only players who would qualify at the beginning of the finals to have their name on the Stanley Cup are included. NHL - Stanley... Continue Reading →
Blues, Sharks both have histories in Worcester
With the American Hockey League presumably gone for good from Worcester after last season it was only a matter of time before both parent clubs of the two AHL franchises to call this city their home would meet again in a playoff series. When the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues met in the... Continue Reading →
Wideman incident not as cut and dried as some think
If you're a hockey fan odds are good you've already heard of the incident Wednesday night in Calgary where former Worcester IceCats and Boston Bruins defenseman Dennis Wideman crosschecked linesman Don Henderson as Wideman was heading toward the Flames bench after being checked by Nashville Predators Miikka Salomaki. Wideman has been suspended indefinitely by the... Continue Reading →
Worcester IceCats from the past: where are they playing now? (2015-16 edition)
Below is a list of every former player for the Worcester IceCats still playing pro hockey, and where they are playing this season. The teams that are listed are generally the highest level a player had played so far this season. Back-up goaltenders and other players that were signed but did not appear in games... Continue Reading →