Anthony Repaci of the Worcester Railers has been named the Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week for the period of November 4-10. The captain has been making up for significant time missed with his standout performance this year, and the team has rallied behind him throughout this journey.
Repaci had a standout week, scoring five goals in two games. The 30-year-old forward recorded a hat trick in Worcester’s 5-1 win over the Maine Mariners on Saturday, then added two goals, including the game-winning overtime goal, in a 4-3 victory over the Norfolk Admirals on Sunday.
A Toronto native, Repaci is currently tied for third in the ECHL with seven goals and has contributed three assists for 10 points in nine games this season. His season seems to be just beginning, and he plans on leading the team to the playoffs.
Throughout his ECHL career, Repaci has accumulated 173 points (84 goals, 89 assists) in 217 games with Worcester and Orlando. Repaci is the man in Worcester. The fans recognize him the moment he steps into a room, and the team thrives on his energy. Before turning professional, Repaci had an impressive collegiate career at St. Mary’s University, where he totaled 118 points (60 goals, 58 assists) in 126 games.
As part of the award, a case of pucks will be donated to a youth hockey organization in Worcester by Inglasco, the exclusive puck supplier of the ECHL. Since 2000-01, Inglasco has donated over 51,000 pucks to youth hockey programs in ECHL communities.