Worcester Icecats

The Worcester Icecats are a Minor League/Semi-Pro hockey team that is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Icecats originally played in the AHL from 1994 - 2005. In 2005 they moved from to Peoria and became the Rivermen. Worcester were awarded another AHL team the Sharks in 2006 but in 2015 they announced there departure which led to the creation of the AWHL team the Worcester Icecats.

History
In 019s it was announced that the Atlanta Gladiators had droped the Blackhawks as there affiliate. That left the Blackhawks with no AWHL team so they decided to create one in Worcester. For months it had no name, until they decided that the fans should vote. The three options were the Blackhawks (because of there affiliation), the Blizzard, and the Icecats (honoring the AHL team). It was decided that it would be called the Icecats.

Facilities
The Icecats play there home games at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester. It also held the fromer Icecats and the Sharks as well. They practice at the Buffone Ice Arena.  