Author: David Kushinsky

New York Islanders Sign Two Players To Entry-Level Contracts

The New York Islanders have signed goaltender Henrik Tikkanen and forward Alex Jefferies to two-year entry-level contracts. Tikkanen is coming off a solid season all around and ended in a heartbreaking manner, missing out on the Kelly Cup Playoffs on the final day of the regular season. Tikkanen was the seventh-round and 214th overall draft […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Transactions | 04/10/2024

The Worcester Railers regular season is winding down, but there is always time to make more transactions. The team announced they will be signing forward Matthew Kopperud to an Amateur Tryout Agreement. Prior to coming to Worcester, Matthew played three games on an amateur tryout with the Bridgeport Islanders of the AHL. Before his time […]

ECHL Player of the Week: Worcester Railers Ashton Calder

With the Worcester Railers eying a Kelly Cup playoff spot, one Player has stood out among the others, and that is forward Ashton Calder, who took home the ECHL Player of the Week honors. In Calder’s latest performance on Sunday afternoon, he notched five goals and two assists for a total of seven points against […]

ECHL Game Recap: Worcester Railers vs Maine Mariners | 04/07/2024

Day two of fan appreciation weekend of the final homestand for the Worcester Railers at the DCU Center had a 3:00 start time Sunday afternoon. The Railers look to build off their impressive 8-2 victory Saturday night. With the Railers still controlling their own destiny into the Kelly Cup playoffs winning is key. The Railers […]

ECHL Game Recap: Worcester Railers vs Maine Mariners | 04/06/2024

With the Worcester Railers dropping a tough one 6-2 on the road Friday night to these same Maine Mariners, they look to right the ship with the final two-game home set of the season this weekend. Luckily, the Railers control their own Kelly Cup Playoff birth destiny. The bottom line for the Railers is to […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Transactions | 04/03/2024

With ECHL teams finalizing their Kelly Cup Playoff Rosters, that is no different for the Worcester Railers as they loaned defensemen Mason Klee over to San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League. Mason Klee will be a welcomed addition to San Jose as the Railers needed to make space on their roster. Mason Klee […]

ECHL Game Recap: Worcester Railers vs Newfoundland Growlers | 03/30/2024

The Worcester Railers and the DCU Center hosted Military Appreciation Night on Saturday. This event brings together the active military community, ROTC students and veterans. The Worcester Railers wore specialized camo jerseys that later will be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting the Massachusetts Veterans Support Inc. The Railers seemed to be falling out of the […]

ECHL Game Recap: Worcester Railers vs. Newfoundland Growlers | 3/29/2024

Game two of this three game set between the Worcester Railers and Newfoundland Growlers featured Braveheart Night at the DCU Center. The first 1,000 fans to show up received commemorative Braveheart hats. With the Railers battling it out in a statement win against these same Growlers Wednesday night, they hit the ice, and they expect […]

ECHL Game Recap: Worcester Railers vs. Newfoundland Growlers | 3/27/2024

With the Worcester Railers coming back home to the DCU Center after a week and a half, a road trip is much needed as their push for the playoffs is dwindling. The Railers will be playing playoff intensity hockey for the rest of the season, and standing in their way tonight is the first of […]

ECHL Transactions: Worcester Railers Sign Mason Klee

With the ECHL trade deadline in the rearview mirror and with the Kelly Cup Playoffs inching closer and closer, the Worcester Railers have signed another defensive piece in Mason Klee to help the team sustain a late-season playoff push. The defenseman hails from Ohio State University for the final season of his collegiate career while […]