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Home For the Holidays - Day 1

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Home For the Holidays - Day 1

Box Score

Team 1st 2nd 3rd T
Reading Royals REA
2 1 0 3
Worcester Railers WOR
0 2 3 5

Shots on Goal

Team 1st 2nd 3rd Total
Reading Royals Reading Royals 21 13 3 37
Worcester Railers Worcester Railers 8 14 15 37

Scoring

1st Period

Reading Royals
16:07
Goal
Goal by #20 Matt Miller, assisted by #13 Cam Cook and #23 Gianfranco Cassaro.
Reading Royals
19:10
Goal
Goal by #18 Ryan Leibold, assisted by #39 Connor McMenamin and #23 Gianfranco Cassaro.

2nd Period

Worcester Railers
1:45
Goal
Goal by #26 Connor Welsh, assisted by #81 Anthony Repaci and #10 Jordan Kaplan.
Worcester Railers
7:21
Goal
Goal by #24 Mason Klee, assisted by #29 Cole Donhauser and #14 Matias Rajaniemi.
Reading Royals
8:37
Goal
Goal by #18 Ryan Leibold, assisted by #39 Connor McMenamin and #71 Jake Smith.

3rd Period

Worcester Railers
11:15
Goal
Goal by #44 Anthony Callin, assisted by #24 Mason Klee and #14 Matias Rajaniemi.
Worcester Railers
11:28
Goal
Goal by #23 Matthew Boudens, assisted by #29 Cole Donhauser and #7 Justin Gill.
Worcester Railers
18:40
Goal
Goal by #10 Jordan Kaplan.

Penalties

1st Period

Worcester Railers
8:39
Penalty
Justin Gill called for Roughing - minor (2:00 minutes)
Reading Royals
12:25
Penalty
Shane Sellar called for Cross-Checking Minor (2:00 minutes)
Worcester Railers
12:25
Penalty
Mason Klee called for Cross-Checking Minor (2:00 minutes)
Worcester Railers
17:16
Penalty
Griffin Luce called for Delay of Game (2:00 minutes)

2nd Period

Reading Royals
0:28
Penalty
Kenny Johnson called for Slashing - minor (2:00 minutes)
Reading Royals
1:13
Penalty
Sam Sedley called for Tripping - minor (2:00 minutes)
Reading Royals
14:04
Penalty
Lou-Félix Denis called for Hooking - minor (2:00 minutes)
Worcester Railers
14:04
Penalty
Griffin Loughran called for Tripping - minor (2:00 minutes)

3rd Period

Worcester Railers
6:02
Penalty
Justin Gill called for Tripping - minor (2:00 minutes)

1st Period

Reading Royals
0:00
Goalkeeper In
Keith Petruzzelli is now in as goalie.
Worcester Railers
0:00
Goalkeeper In
John Muse is now in as goalie.
Worcester Railers
1:22
Shot - Non quality on net
#24 Mason Klee shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
1:44
Shot - Quality on net
#23 Matthew Boudens shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
1:54
Shot - Non quality on net
#71 Jake Smith shoots on #40 John Muse
Worcester Railers
3:03
Shot - Quality on net
#19 Riley Piercey shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
4:00
Shot - Quality on net
#20 Matt Miller shoots on #40 John Muse
Worcester Railers
4:03
Shot - Non quality on net
#4 Ryan Mahshie shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
5:14
Shot - Quality on net
#71 Jake Smith shoots on #40 John Muse
Worcester Railers
7:24
Shot - Non quality on net
#16 Griffin Loughran shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
7:32
Shot - Non quality on net
#22 Griffin Luce shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
7:58
Shot - Quality on net
#71 Jake Smith shoots on #40 John Muse
Worcester Railers
8:39
Penalty
Justin Gill called for Roughing - minor (2:00 minutes)
Reading Royals
9:54
Shot - Non quality on net
#23 Gianfranco Cassaro shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
10:07
Shot - Quality on net
#17 Todd Skirving shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
10:12
Shot - Non quality on net
#59 Tyler Gratton shoots on #40 John Muse
Worcester Railers
10:49
Shot - Non quality on net
#7 Justin Gill shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
12:25
Penalty
Shane Sellar called for Cross-Checking Minor (2:00 minutes)
Worcester Railers
12:25
Penalty
Mason Klee called for Cross-Checking Minor (2:00 minutes)
Reading Royals
12:53
Shot - Quality on net
#39 Connor McMenamin shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
12:58
Shot - Quality on net
#39 Connor McMenamin shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
13:46
Shot - Non quality on net
#20 Matt Miller shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
14:29
Shot - Quality on net
#28 Connor Walters shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
14:49
Shot - Quality on net
#71 Jake Smith shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
14:54
Shot - Non quality on net
#71 Jake Smith shoots on #40 John Muse
Worcester Railers
15:29
Shot - Quality on net
#23 Matthew Boudens shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
15:56
Shot - Non quality on net
#5 Lou-Félix Denis shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
16:02
Shot - Quality on net
#23 Gianfranco Cassaro shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
16:06
Shot - Quality on net
#13 Cam Cook shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
16:07
Shot - Non quality goal
#20 Matt Miller shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
16:07
Goal
Goal by #20 Matt Miller, assisted by #13 Cam Cook and #23 Gianfranco Cassaro.
Worcester Railers
17:16
Penalty
Griffin Luce called for Delay of Game (2:00 minutes)
Reading Royals
17:51
Shot - Non quality on net
#71 Jake Smith shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
18:51
Shot - Non quality on net
#18 Ryan Leibold shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
18:59
Shot - Non quality on net
#23 Gianfranco Cassaro shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
19:10
Shot - Non quality goal
#18 Ryan Leibold shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
19:10
Goal
Goal by #18 Ryan Leibold, assisted by #39 Connor McMenamin and #23 Gianfranco Cassaro.

2nd Period

Reading Royals
0:28
Shot - Non quality on net
#17 Todd Skirving shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
0:28
Penalty
Kenny Johnson called for Slashing - minor (2:00 minutes)
Worcester Railers
0:39
Shot - Non quality on net
#81 Anthony Repaci shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
1:13
Penalty
Sam Sedley called for Tripping - minor (2:00 minutes)
Worcester Railers
1:45
Shot - Non quality goal
#26 Connor Welsh shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
1:45
Goal
Goal by #26 Connor Welsh, assisted by #81 Anthony Repaci and #10 Jordan Kaplan.
Reading Royals
2:13
Shot - Non quality on net
#57 Kenny Johnson shoots on #40 John Muse
Worcester Railers
4:21
Shot - Non quality on net
#14 Matias Rajaniemi shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
5:22
Shot - Non quality on net
#81 Anthony Repaci shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
5:26
Shot - Non quality on net
#39 Connor McMenamin shoots on #40 John Muse
Worcester Railers
5:58
Shot - Non quality on net
#44 Anthony Callin shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
7:21
Shot - Non quality goal
#24 Mason Klee shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
7:21
Goal
Goal by #24 Mason Klee, assisted by #29 Cole Donhauser and #14 Matias Rajaniemi.
Worcester Railers
7:55
Shot - Non quality on net
#33 Lincoln Hatten shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
7:58
Shot - Non quality on net
#28 Connor Walters shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
8:37
Shot - Quality goal
#18 Ryan Leibold shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
8:37
Goal
Goal by #18 Ryan Leibold, assisted by #39 Connor McMenamin and #71 Jake Smith.
Reading Royals
9:26
Shot - Non quality on net
#19 Brock Caufield shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
10:11
Shot - Non quality on net
#16 Shane Sellar shoots on #40 John Muse
Worcester Railers
11:10
Shot - Quality on net
#81 Anthony Repaci shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
11:20
Shot - Quality on net
#5 Lou-Félix Denis shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
11:24
Shot - Quality on net
#59 Tyler Gratton shoots on #40 John Muse
Worcester Railers
11:33
Shot - Non quality on net
#26 Connor Welsh shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
12:18
Shot - Non quality on net
#24 Mason Klee shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
12:29
Shot - Quality on net
#24 Mason Klee shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
13:57
Shot - Non quality on net
#37 Matt Brown shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
14:04
Penalty
Lou-Félix Denis called for Hooking - minor (2:00 minutes)
Worcester Railers
14:04
Penalty
Griffin Loughran called for Tripping - minor (2:00 minutes)
Worcester Railers
15:43
Shot - Quality on net
#18 Matthew Kopperud shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
16:12
Shot - Non quality on net
#25 Ryan Dickinson shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
16:36
Shot - Non quality on net
#16 Shane Sellar shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
16:52
Shot - Non quality on net
#23 Gianfranco Cassaro shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
18:07
Shot - Non quality on net
#16 Shane Sellar shoots on #40 John Muse
Worcester Railers
19:43
Shot - Non quality on net
#44 Anthony Callin shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli

3rd Period

Worcester Railers
0:53
Shot - Quality on net
#19 Riley Piercey shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
1:18
Shot - Quality on net
#19 Riley Piercey shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
1:40
Shot - Quality on net
#44 Anthony Callin shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
3:25
Shot - Quality on net
#33 Lincoln Hatten shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
6:02
Penalty
Justin Gill called for Tripping - minor (2:00 minutes)
Reading Royals
6:17
Shot - Non quality on net
#9 Sam Sedley shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
6:31
Shot - Quality on net
#71 Jake Smith shoots on #40 John Muse
Reading Royals
7:09
Shot - Quality on net
#19 Brock Caufield shoots on #40 John Muse
Worcester Railers
8:57
Shot - Non quality on net
#29 Cole Donhauser shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
11:15
Shot - Quality goal
#44 Anthony Callin shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
11:15
Goal
Goal by #44 Anthony Callin, assisted by #24 Mason Klee and #14 Matias Rajaniemi.
Worcester Railers
11:27
Shot - Quality on net
#29 Cole Donhauser shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
11:28
Shot - Quality goal
#23 Matthew Boudens shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
11:28
Goal
Goal by #23 Matthew Boudens, assisted by #29 Cole Donhauser and #7 Justin Gill.
Worcester Railers
15:45
Shot - Non quality on net
#19 Riley Piercey shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
15:53
Shot - Non quality on net
#9 Riley Ginnell shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
16:02
Shot - Quality on net
#10 Jordan Kaplan shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
16:14
Shot - Quality on net
#44 Anthony Callin shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
16:34
Shot - Quality on net
#19 Riley Piercey shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
17:19
Shot - Quality on net
#19 Riley Piercey shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Reading Royals
17:51
Goalkeeper Change
Keith Petruzzelli out. Empty net.
Worcester Railers
18:40
Shot - Quality goal
#10 Jordan Kaplan shoots on #80 Keith Petruzzelli
Worcester Railers
18:40
Goal
Goal by #10 Jordan Kaplan.
Reading Royals
18:40
Goalkeeper In
Keith Petruzzelli is now in as goalie.
Player Stats
Worcester Railers
Forwards and Defensemen
Name
POS Goals A +/- SH PIM
Ryan Mahshie #4
F 0 0 0 1 0
Justin Gill #7
F 0 1 +3 1 4
Christian Krygier #8
D 0 0 0 0 0
Riley Ginnell #9
F 0 0 0 1 0
Jordan Kaplan #10
F 1 1 0 2 0
Matias Rajaniemi #14
D 0 2 +2 1 0
Griffin Loughran #16
F 0 0 -1 1 2
Matthew Kopperud #18
F 0 0 0 1 0
Riley Piercey #19
F 0 0 0 6 0
Griffin Luce #22
D 0 0 +1 1 2
Matthew Boudens #23
F 1 0 +2 3 0
Mason Klee #24
D 1 1 +1 4 2
Ryan Dickinson #25
D 0 0 0 1 0
Connor Welsh #26
D 1 0 0 2 0
Cole Donhauser #29
F 0 2 +2 2 0
Lincoln Hatten #33
F 0 0 0 2 0
Anthony Callin #44
F 1 0 0 5 0
Anthony Repaci #81
F 0 1 0 3 0
Glossary
Name:
Goals
A:
Assists
+/-:
+/-
A:
Assists
SH:
Shots
PIM:
Penalty Minutes
Goalies
Name SV SV% GA PIM
Joe Spagnoli #35
0 0.000 0 0
John Muse #40
34 91.892 3 0
Glossary
SV:
Saves
SV%:
Saves Percentage
GA:
Goals Against
PIM:
Penalty Minutes
Reading Royals
Forwards and Defensemen
Name
POS Goals A +/- SH PIM
Lou-Félix Denis #5
F 0 0 0 2 2
Sam Sedley #9
D 0 0 -2 1 2
Cam Cook #13
F 0 1 0 1 0
Shane Sellar #16
F 0 0 -2 3 2
Todd Skirving #17
F 0 0 -3 2 0
Ryan Leibold #18
F 2 0 +1 3 0
Brock Caufield #19
F 0 0 -2 2 0
Matt Miller #20
F 1 0 +1 3 0
Austin Master #21
F 0 0 -2 0 0
Gianfranco Cassaro #23
D 0 2 0 4 0
Connor Walters #28
D 0 0 0 2 0
Sawyer Boulton #36
F 0 0 -1 0 0
Matt Brown #37
F 0 0 0 1 0
Connor McMenamin #39
F 0 2 +1 3 0
Kenny Johnson #57
D 0 0 -2 1 2
Tyler Gratton #59
F 0 0 -1 2 0
Jake Smith #71
F 0 1 +1 7 0
Glossary
Name:
Goals
A:
Assists
+/-:
+/-
A:
Assists
SH:
Shots
PIM:
Penalty Minutes
Goalies
Name SV SV% GA PIM
Vinnie Purpura #29
0 0.000 0 0
Keith Petruzzelli #80
32 88.889 4 0
Glossary
SV:
Saves
SV%:
Saves Percentage
GA:
Goals Against
PIM:
Penalty Minutes
Team Stats
Reading Royals Reading Royals
Worcester Railers Worcester Railers
37
37
Shots on Goal
8%
14%
Shots Percentage
3
2
Power Plays
8
10
Penalty Minutes
32
34
Saves
86%
92%
Saves Percentage
Referee:
Hunter Mottinger
Linesmen:
Davids Rozitis, Antoine Bujold-Roux
REA Management
David Farrar (President), Jason Binkley (Head Coach/General Manager), Ryan Anderson (Assistant Coach)
WOR Management
Mike Myers (Chief Operating Officer), Nick Tuzzolino (Head Coach/General Manager)

Game Details

  • Giveaway - Beanie
  • Railers Cheer Team Performance
  • Free Skate at Worcester Common Oval with Ticket

The Railers are Home for the Holidays Saturday, December 28th, presented by Discover Central Massachusetts! Spend some quality time with your loved ones at the DCU Center and take in some action-packed hockey and festive activations. 

Skate for Free at the Worcester Common Oval

An exclusive benefit of being a ticket holder for our Home for the Holidays series - the Railers and Discover Central Massachusetts are offering complimentary ice skating and skate rentals at the Worcester Common Oval to ticket holders for our Home for the Holidays series!

We are taking over The Oval Ice Skating Rink, powered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, from 1-9 PM on Saturday, December 28th! Stop by and enjoy some free skating before you head over to the game! There will be surprises, giveaways, and special appearances!

Bundle Up for the Holiday Season

Gear up this winter season with our Home for the Holidays giveaway! We'll be giving away a Railers winter beanie to fans! (while supplies last)

Holiday Entertainment and Fun

The Railers Cheer Team will be delivering a special, holiday-themed performance during both intermissions on Saturday! You can also stop by their table on the concourse to get Christmas tattoos and take pictures with the team. 

Fans are also encouraged to wear their ugliest holiday sweaters for the chance to make it on the video board and be featured in some of our activations for a chance to win some exclusive prizes!

Get Tickets

Railers Blue Birthday Party Package
Railers Blue Birthday Party Package
$35 per person (Min. 10 tickets)
Railers Grey Birthday Party Package
Railers Grey Birthday Party Package
$25 per ticket (Min. 10 Tickets)
Railers Holiday Pack
Railers Holiday Pack
$75
2 tickets to select December games, 4 ticket vouchers, and a Railers Reversible Scarf for $75!
Railers Rush
Railers Rush
$15
$15 Discounted College Student Tickets

Upcoming Home Games

Full Schedule
Banner 18 Night
Friday, January 31st
Banner 18 Night
Puck Drops:
7:05 PM EST
DCU Center
Adirondack Thunder
ADK Adirondack Thunder
at
Worcester Railers
WOR Worcester Railers
DCU Center
Sensory Friendly Night
Wednesday, February 5th
Sensory Friendly Night
Puck Drops:
7:05 PM EST
DCU Center
Atlanta Gladiators
ATL Atlanta Gladiators
at
Worcester Railers
WOR Worcester Railers
DCU Center
Women in Sports Night
Friday, February 7th
Women in Sports Night
Puck Drops:
7:05 PM EST
DCU Center
Atlanta Gladiators
ATL Atlanta Gladiators
at
Worcester Railers
WOR Worcester Railers
DCU Center

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