Worcester Railers Bring Back Monkey Wrenches Rebrand

Hockey team honors Worcester hockey history with special weekend series

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Worcester Railers, a professional hockey team, will rebrand as the Worcester Monkey Wrenches for a special home series this weekend, honoring the history of Worcester hockey teams like the IceCats and Sharks.

Why it matters

The Railers' Monkey Wrenches rebrand is a way for the team to connect with the local Worcester community and celebrate the city's rich hockey legacy, which includes the popular IceCats and Sharks franchises that previously played in the city.

The details

The Railers will wear special Monkey Wrenches jerseys and host themed promotions and activities during their home games against the Maine Mariners and Adirondack this weekend. The Monkey Wrenches name is a nod to Worcester's industrial history.

  • The Railers will rebrand as the Monkey Wrenches for their home games on February 26-27, 2026.

The players

Worcester Railers

A professional ice hockey team that plays in the ECHL, the premier 'AA' hockey league in North America.

Worcester IceCats

A former professional ice hockey team that played in Worcester from 1994 to 2005 as an AHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues.

Worcester Sharks

A former professional ice hockey team that played in Worcester from 2006 to 2015 as an AHL affiliate of the San Jose Sharks.

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What they’re saying

“Bringing back the Monkey Wrenches is a great way for us to honor Worcester's hockey history and connect with our passionate fans.”

— Nate Forbes, President, Worcester Railers (The Gardner News)

What’s next

The Railers will continue their Monkey Wrenches rebrand for select home games throughout the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

The Railers' Monkey Wrenches rebrand is a creative way for the team to celebrate Worcester's rich hockey legacy and build stronger ties with the local community.