Matthew Kopperud

ECHL North Division Recap | Week 20

This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. Trois-Rivieres Lions (36-12-4-1, 77pts, First Place) The Trois-Rivieres Lions had a rough weekend as they would lose two out of three to Norfolk on home ice last weekend after starting the year […]

PHOTOS: Bloomington Bison vs. Worcester Railers – 02/28/2025

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers rebranded themselves as the Worcester Monkey Wrenches on Friday, for a two-game weekend series against the visiting Bloomington Bison. The Monkey Wrenches would skate to a 3-1 victory over the Bison, getting one goal in each of the three regulation periods. The alternate I.D. rebranded name was chosen to […]

PHOTOS: Worcester Railers vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates – 02/22/2025

SAVANNAH, Ga. – After falling to the Savannah Ghost Pirates on Friday, the Worcester Railers returned to Enmarket Arena on Saturday night with renewed intensity, securing a 4-2 victory in the second game of Savannah’s Hockey Fights Cancer weekend. The Railers came out strong in the opening period, dictating the pace and striking twice; including […]

ECHL North Division Recap | Week 19

This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. Trois Rivieres Lions (35-10-4-1, 75pts, 1st Place) The Trois-Rivieres Lions would finish the weekend with six of a possible eight points after taking two of the three games against the Adirondack Thunder. […]

PHOTOS: Adirondack Thunder vs. Worcester Railers – 01/17/2025

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers faced off against the Adirondack Thunder on Friday evening at the DCU Center in Worcester. The Railers scored two goals in the third period to capture a 4-3 hard fought comeback win after trailing at the end of the first two periods. Adirondack had get goals from Ryan Conroy […]

ECHL Game Recap: Worcester Railers vs Adirondack Thunder | 01/17/2025

The Adirondack Thunder looked to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Worcester Railers for the final game before the “All-Star Break.” Adirondack would get off to a hot start as Ryan Conroy opened the scoring on a nice rebound attempt just 1:08 into the period. Things were looking up for the Thunder, especially since […]

PHOTOS: Maine Mariners vs. Worcester Railers – 12/21/2024

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers hosted the Maine Mariners at the DCU Center on Saturday evening, the first of a two-game weekend series between the two North Division rivals. The Railers would pick up a 5-1 inspired win over the Mariners under the newly named Head Coach and General Manager Nick Tuzzolino. The Railers […]

ECHL Game Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs Worcester Railers | 11/01/2024

For the second time in three days, the Norfolk Admirals and Worcester Railers met inside Norfolk Scope for an ECHL North Division Showdown, with the Admirals taking game one by a 3-1 final. On Friday night, the Railers got the best of the Admirals as they came away with a 6-5 overtime win to even […]

ECHL Game Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs Worcester Railers | 10/30/2024

The Norfolk Admirals welcomed the Worcester Railers to Norfolk Scope on Wednesday night (Oct. 30) for the first of three games this week. The Admirals skated away with a 3-1 win, which saw them control most of the game. They outshot the Railers 23-15. The Admirals’ special team units were tremendous, as the powerplay was […]

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 […]