WORCESTER RAILERS HC RE-SIGN MATT DEMELIS FOR 2025-26 SEASON
Railers officially have seven forwards, three defensemen signed for upcoming season.
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers Hockey Club (@RailersHC), proud ECHL (@ECHL) affiliate of the New York Islanders (@NYIslanders), and Head Coach & General Manager Nick Tuzzolino, announced today that the club has re-signed forward Matt DeMelis to an ECHL contract for the 2025-26 season.
DeMelis, 26, re-signs in Worcester for his second professional season. The Hingham, MA native played in 60 games for the Railers during the 2024-25 season, collecting 26 points (9G, 17A) along with just four penalty minutes. DeMelis was tied for third amongst rookies on the Railers in goals with nine.
"We are super excited to have Matt again this year," Tuzzolino said. "Last year he was just beginning to touch his offensive capabilities, and we expect a very big year from him this season on that side of the puck. He's also a great two-way center that could play in any situation. It’s been a pleasure to watch Matt develop. I'm looking forward to his sophomore year."
Prior to professional hockey, the 6'1", 190 lb forward played five seasons of collegiate hockey at Northeastern. Across his five-year career with the Huskies, DeMelis had 50 points (20G, 30A) in 152 games played. He won three Beanpot Championships at Northeastern, including back-to-back championships while scoring the game-tying goal against Boston University in the 2024 Beanpot Championship.
"I'm extremely excited," DeMelis said. "You can see from all of the guys that are returning how much people want to be there. I think it's going to be an exciting time next year and I can't wait to get back."
The Railers have announced ten players officially signed for the 2025-26 season, as DeMelis joins Ryan Mahshie, Jake Stevens, Kolby Johnson, Ryan Dickinson, Cole Fraser, Cole Donhauser, Tyson Gilmour, Lincoln Hatten, and Anthony Repaci as the tenth signee of the season. More announcements are expected over the coming weeks.
Worcester Regional Airport is the official airport of the Worcester Railers HC and presenting partner of all Railers transactions.
The Worcester Railers HC 2025-26 Opening Weekend at the DCU Center is Sat., Oct. 18th and Sun. Oct. 19th vs. the Maine Mariners and Adirondack Thunder. The 508 Club is now on sale for the 2025-26 season! Get access to games this season, exclusive events and additional benefits by calling the Railers front office at 508-365-1750 or by visiting RailersHC.com.
#RailersHC
Adirondack Thunder
Allen Americans
Atlanta Gladiators
Bloomington Bison
Cincinnati Cyclones
Florida Everblades
Fort Wayne Komets
Greensboro Gargoyles
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Idaho Steelheads
Indy Fuel
Iowa Heartlanders
Jacksonville Icemen
Kalamazoo Wings
Kansas City Mavericks
Maine Mariners
Norfolk Admirals
Orlando Solar Bears
Rapid City Rush
Reading Royals
Savannah Ghost Pirates
South Carolina Stingrays
Tahoe Knight Monsters
Toledo Walleye
Trois-Rivières Lions
Tulsa Oilers
Utah Grizzlies
Wheeling Nailers
Wichita Thunder
Worcester Railers