Worcester, MA- Former Worcester State Captain, Nick Pennucci, Class of 2023, has been signed to an ECHL contract with the Worcester Railers today as announced by the Worcester Railers Hockey Club this afternoon. The Worcester Railers are the proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders.
Pennucci, 24, signs in Worcester after attending the team's 2023 Training Camp. Pennucci grew up in Worcester and played hockey locally growing up, spending time at St. Peter-Marian before committing to play at Worcester State University for the 2018-19 season. In five seasons with the Worcester State Lancers, the 5-10, 190lb forward scored 20 goals and 25 assists in 102 games played. He was a part of the Worcester State team that in 2022-23 which went to the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference championship game for the first time in program history under current Railers Assistant Coach and reigning MASCAC Coach of the Year, Bob Deraney.
Pennucci’s former teammates are currently in action at UMass-Boston for the Cod Fish Bowl, while the Railers take home ice tonight at 7:05pm.
*Release Portions Courtesy of Worcester Railers HC
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