Worcester Railers land new NHL affiliation deal, ending eight-season run with New York Islanders.
The Worcester Railers made news this week by announcing a new NHL and AHL affiliation agreement, ending their eight-season relationship with the New York Islanders, per Worcester Patch. Separately, Governor Maura Healey announced that children at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester will …
WORCESTER -- The Worcester Railers announced a new affiliation agreement with an NHL team and an AHL team this week, closing the book on an eight-season partnership with the New York Islanders, according to the Worcester Patch.
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The Railers' announcement came Saturday, marking a significant front-office development heading into the 2026–27 season. No further details about the incoming affiliate organizations were provided in the available source material.
Also this week, children at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester received free tickets to an England-Ghana FIFA World Cup match, following an announcement from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey.
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