The Worcester Railers have signed defenseman Cam McDonald for the 2025-26 season. McDonald, 24, was on an AHL Deal last season with the Bridgeport Islanders, but spent most of his time in Worcester. In 35 games with the Railers, he put up 14 assists. MacDonald would pick up four assists in the first three games of his career. He would add one assist in 16 games with the Islanders. Heading into next season, he should find himself playing big minutes as a top defenseman for the Railers. MacDonald is the seventh defenseman and 23rd player to sign with Worcester for the 2025-26 season.
The Eagle River, Alaska, native began his junior career in the NAHL with the Kenai River Brown Bears, where he put up two goals and 37 assists for 39 points in 59 games. He would lead the team with his 37 assists. McDonald would then head to the USHL, where he had three goals and 12 assists for 15 points in 59 games with the Muskegon Lumberjacks. The 5’9 defenseman would be named to the NAHL (Midwest) All-Rookie Team and the NAHL All-Rookie Second Team in 2018. In 11 USHL Playoff games, he had a goal and two assists for three points.
“It was an easy choice to come back to Worcester,” McDonald said. “The DCU Center is unbelievable. We’re able to play in front of great fans every night, and I think that’s something that says volumes. It’s hard not to want to be there and playing for the fans.”
McDonald on returning to Worcester (Via Worcester Railers Press Release)
McDonald would then take the NCAA route, playing five years at Providence College. In 162 games with the Friars, he would put up nine goals and 22 assists for 31 points. He would be named the Captain of the Friars for his last year of eligibility.
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