Game Story


Worcester, MA — The Worcester Railers dropped their fourth straight game on Friday the 13th, falling 5-3 to the Trois-Rivières Lions at the DCU Center.

John Muse made his eighth start of the season for Worcester, stopping 24 shots. Hunter Jones also made his eighth start for Trois-Rivières, earning his fifth win of the season with 25 saves, remaining unbeaten in regulation. Cam McDonald, Anthony Repaci, and Jordan Kaplan each scored for Worcester, with Kaplan completing a Gordie Howe Hat Trick with a goal, assist, and a fight. For the Lions, Anthony Beauregard and Alex Beaucage each scored twice, and Isaac Dufort added another. The Lions extended their winning streak to four games, while the Railers have now dropped four straight (0-3-1).

The night began with fireworks, as Kolby Johnson and Mathieu Boislard dropped the gloves just 2:32 into the first period, earning five-minute majors for fighting. Shortly after, Cam McDonald scored his first professional goal to give Worcester an early 1-0 lead, assisted by Jordan Kaplan and Jack Randl. However, the Lions answered with two goals: Anthony Beauregard struck at 14:10, and Alex Beaucage followed at 19:38, sending Trois-Rivières into the first intermission with a 2-1 lead.

Early in the second period, the Lions extended their advantage during a crucial penalty kill for Worcester. Beauregard notched his second goal at 3:07 on a 5-on-3 power play, and Isaac Dufort tallied his first professional goal just 49 seconds later, making it 4-1. Worcester captain Anthony Repaci responded at 13:48, scoring on the power play to cut the deficit to 4-2.

The Railers ramped up their comeback effort in the third period when Jordan Kaplan buried his own rebound at 1:23, narrowing the Lions’ lead to 4-3. Despite a strong push to tie the game, the Railers couldn’t find the equalizer. Beaucage sealed the win for Trois-Rivières with an empty-net goal at the one-minute mark, completing his two-goal night.

The three stars of the Friday night game were:

  1. Alex Beaucage (Trois-Rivières) – 2 goals, 2 assists, +2
  2. Jordan Kaplan (Worcester) – Gordie Howe Hat Trick
  3. Anthony Beauregard (Trois-Rivières) – 2 goals

Elsewhere in the division, the Maine Mariners defeated the Adirondack Thunder 5-2 in Glens Falls, while the Wheeling Nailers extended their dominance with a 6-1 victory over the Reading Royals on the road, marking their 12th consecutive win and pushing their point streak to 15 games.

The Railers and Lions will close out the weekend on Saturday night at the DCU Center, with Worcester hosting Mental Health Awareness Night. The game will feature tropical-themed specialty jerseys, which will be auctioned off during and after the game to benefit the Shine Initiative. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.

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Box Score

Box Score

Scoring 1 2 3 T
2 2 1 5
1 1 1 3
Shots 1 2 3 T
9 13 7 29
6 11 11 28
Score Team Time Scored by Assisted by Type
0 – 1 9:30 – 1st C. McDonald (1) J. Kaplan, J. Randl
1 – 1 14:10 – 1st A. Beauregard (5) A. Beaucage, C. Jandric
2 – 1 19:38 – 1st A. Beaucage (5) L. Nijhoff, K. Proctor
3 – 1 3:07 – 2nd A. Beauregard (6) A. Beaucage, C. Jandric PP
4 – 1 3:56 – 2nd I. Dufort (1) N. Guay, B. Martin PP
4 – 2 13:48 – 2nd A. Repaci (17) C. Welsh, M. Kopperud PP
4 – 3 1:23 – 3rd J. Kaplan (3) A. Repaci, C. Welsh PP
5 – 3 19:00 – 3rd A. Beaucage (6) EN

Rosters

# Player G A +/- SH PIM
G 1 Z. Émond 0 0 0 0 0
G 29 H. Jones 0 0 0 0 0
D 2 W. McLeod 0 0 -1 0 2
D 3 K. Proctor 0 1 +1 1 2
D 5 M. Boislard 0 0 0 0 5
D 6 J. Paquette 0 0 +1 0 0
F 7 J. Yantsis 0 0 0 2 0
D 8 C. Jandric 0 2 +1 0 0
RW 9 N. Guay 0 1 +1 0 0
F 10 I. Dufort 1 0 0 2 6
D 14 B. Martin 0 1 0 0 0
F 15 T. Hylland 0 0 0 3 0
F 16 A. Beaucage 2 2 +2 6 0
F 18 X. Cormier 0 0 +1 1 5
D 27 C. Thomas 0 0 +1 1 0
D 46 V. Sévigny 0 0 0 1 0
F 72 C. Paiement 0 0 0 1 2
C 78 T. Cormier 0 0 0 0 0
F 91 A. Beauregard 2 0 +1 4 0
F 92 L. Nijhoff 0 1 +2 7 0
Team:
Player MIN SH SVS GA SV%
29 H. Jones (W) – 28 25 3 –
Totals: – 28 25 3 –
# Player G A +/- SH PIM
G 32 M. Bullion 0 0 0 0 0
G 40 J. Muse 0 0 0 0 2
F 3 R. Ginnell 0 0 -2 0 0
F 10 J. Kaplan 1 1 0 7 5
F 11 J. Randl 0 1 0 4 0
F 12 K. Johnson 0 0 0 0 5
D 14 M. Rajaniemi 0 0 0 0 4
C 15 J. Dudek 0 0 -1 3 0
F 18 M. Kopperud 0 1 -1 0 0
F 19 R. Piercey 0 0 0 2 0
F 20 W. Provost 0 0 -1 0 4
D 22 G. Luce 0 0 -2 0 0
D 24 M. Klee 0 0 0 1 0
D 25 R. Dickinson 0 0 0 0 0
D 26 C. Welsh 0 2 -1 1 0
D 27 C. McDonald 1 0 0 2 0
F 29 C. Donhauser 0 0 -1 0 4
F 33 L. Hatten 0 0 -1 2 0
F 44 A. Callin 0 0 -1 4 0
F 81 A. Repaci 1 1 0 2 0
Team: 2
Player MIN SH SVS GJ SV%
40 J. Muse (L) – 28 24 4 –
Empty Net – 1 1 –
Totals: – 29 24 5 –

Penalties

Time Team Player Mins Infraction
2:32 – 1st M. Boislard 5 Fighting – Major (46.14)
2:32 – 1st K. Johnson 5 Fighting – Major (46.14)
11:33 – 1st I. Dufort 2 Cross-Checking Minor (59.2)
15:37 – 1st W. Provost 2 Slashing – minor (61.2)
1:52 – 2nd W. Provost 2 Tripping – minor (57.2)
2:55 – 2nd M. Rajaniemi 4 High-sticking – double minor (60.3)
10:02 – 2nd X. Cormier 5 Fighting – Major (46.14)
10:02 – 2nd J. Kaplan 5 Fighting – Major (46.14)
11:17 – 2nd C. Paiement 2 Tripping – minor (57.2)
12:49 – 2nd K. Proctor 2 Hooking – minor (55.2)
14:43 – 2nd W. McLeod 2 Cross-Checking Minor (59.2)


Notes

  • Worcester Scratches: Brenden Rons, Christian Krygier, Colin Jacobs, Griffin Loughran, and Matt DeMelis.
  • Trois-Rivieres Scratches: Anthony Beauchamp, Israel Mianscum, Jakov Novak, and Morgan Adams-Moisan.
  • On Wednesday, J.D. Dudek was activated from the 14-day injured reserve, and Christian Krygier returned from bereavement leave. Christian Krygier, Zack Nazzarett, and Griffin Loughran were placed on reserve, 3-day injured reserve, and 14-day injured reserve, respectively. Additionally, Jack Randl was placed on the 14-day injured reserve.
  • On Friday, Zach Nazzarett was released, and Riley Ginnell was acquired from Allen. Jack Randl was activated from the 14-day injured reserve, while Matt DeMelis was placed on the 14-day injured reserve, and Colin Jacobs was placed on reserve.
  • Following Friday night’s game, the Railers had the following streaks and droughts:
    • Riley Ginnell is without a point in his last six games.
    • Jack Randl is on a three-game point streak. (2-1-3)
    • Kolby Johnson is without a point in his last five games.
    • Matias Rajaniemi is without a point in all 21 games this season.
    • JD Dudek is without a point in his last five games.
    • Mason Klee is without a point in his last four games.
    • Ryan Dickinson is without a point in his last five games.
    • Cam McDonald snapped a four game scoreless streak with his first goal of the season.

    Railers Lines

    Forward Lines LW C RW
    Forward Line 1 Jack Randl #11 Jordan Kaplan #10 Anthony Repaci #81
    Forward Line 2 Riley Piercey #19 Anthony Callin #44 William Provost #20
    Forward Line 3 Riley Ginnell #3 Cole Donhauser #29 Matthew Kopperud #18
    Forward Line 4 Kolby Johnson #12 JD Dudek #15 Lincoln Hatten #33
    Defensive Pairings LD RD
    Defense Pair 1 Connor Welsh #26 Griffin Luce #22
    Defense Pair 2 Cam McDonald #27 Mason Klee #24
    Defense Pair 3 Matias Rajaniemi #14 Ryan Dickinson #25
    Rotated Defensemen – –
    Goalie Tandem G
    Starting Goaltender John Muse #40
    Backup Goaltender Michael Bullion #32

    Lions Lines

    Forward Lines LW C RW
    Forward Line 1 Logan Nijhoff #92 Anthony Beauregard #91 Alex Beaucage #16
    Forward Line 2 Xavier Cormier #18 Nicolas Guay #9 Jonathan Yantsis #7
    Forward Line 3 Isaac Dufort #10 Tyler Hylland #15 Charles-Antoine Paiement #72
    Forward Line 4 Mathieu Boislard #5 Tommy Cormier #78 Brycen Martin #14
    Defensive Pairings LD RD
    Defense Pair 1 Chris Jandric #8 Jacob Paquette #6
    Defense Pair 2 Wyatt McLeod #2 Vincent Sévigny #46
    Defense Pair 3 Cory Thomas #27 Kirby Proctor #3
    Rotated Defensemen – –
    Goalie Tandem G
    Starting Goaltender Hunter Jones #29
    Backup Goaltender Zachary Émond #1

    On-Ice Officials

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    Referee Evan Reddick (21)
    Referee Austin Rook (11)
    Linesman Jack McQuesten (53)
    Linesman Sam Schildkraut (46)


Highlights

Notable Tweets as the Game Happened


Railers Lines


Lions Lines


Cam McDonald goal


Anthony Beauregard goal


Alex Beaucage goal


Anthony Beauregard goal


Issac Dufort goal


Jordan Kaplan vs Xavier Cormier


Anthony Repaci goal


Jordan Kaplan goal


Alex Beaucage goal