Forward Reece Newkirk Assigned to Worcester

March 2, 2024 - ECHL (ECHL)
Worcester Railers HC News Release

WORCESTER, Mass. - The Worcester Railers Hockey Club (@RailersHC), proud ECHL (@ECHL) affiliate of the New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) announced today that forward Reece Newkirk has been reassigned from the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League to the Worcester Railers.

Newkirk, 23, returns to Worcester for his third stint with the Railers this season. Newkirk has played in four games total this season for the Railers, scoring a goal and two assists. The Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan native has played in 42 career AHL games, totaling ten points (2-8-10). Newkirk has played in thirteen games for Bridgeport so far during the 2023-24 season, totaling three points (1-2-3). In 90 career ECHL games, the 6'0", 179 lb forward has scored 67 points (30-37-67).

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