Worcester Railers Forward Earns First AHL Call-up

Every player eagerly awaits that much-anticipated promotion to the next level.

Worcester Railers forward Riley Piercey got his on Thursday. The club, along with head coach & general manager Nick Tuzzolino announced today that Piercey has been recalled to the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League.

It’s Piercey’s first call-up to the AHL in his second season under contract with the Islanders. This season, Piercey has set career highs in goals, assists, and points already for the Railers in 20 fewer games played (8-12-20) in 32 games.

The 22-year-old Mississauga, ONt. native was first assigned to Worcester this season during the 2024 training camp. With the Railers during 2023-24, Piercey recorded 13 points (4-9-13) in 52 games played to go with 63 penalty minutes. He was originally assigned to Worcester during their 2023 training camp.

The 6-foot3, 205-pound forward signed in Bridgeport following a six-year career in the Ontario Hockey League split between the Barrie Colts & Flint Firebirds. He did not play any games during the 2020-21 season.

In 248 OHL games, Piercey recorded 176 points (69-107-176). Across his final two seasons with the Firebirds, he notched 128 points in 124 games played (49-79-128).

The Railers return to action Friday at the DCU Center to host the Reading Royals. Puck drop is set for 7:05 Pm ET.