Almeida returns for third season with Railers

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers Hockey Club, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, announced that the club has signed forward Barry Almeida for the 2019-20 season.

The 30-year-old returns to Worcester after finishing second on the club in goals (22), assists (30) and points (52) in 72 games last season. He led the team with 14 multi-point games.

The Springfield, Massachusetts native is entering his eighth professional season. Almeida was a member of the 2013 Reading Royals' Kelly Cup championship team and appeared in 15 playoff games, recording six points (4g-2a). He has a career total of 282 points (125g-157a) in 379 games played in the ECHL, with a career high of 29 goals with the Utah Grizzlies in 2015-16. Before turning pro, Almeida played four seasons with the Boston College Eagles, winning two national championships in 2010 and 2012. He was a United States Hockey League Clark cup Champion with the Omaha Lancers in 2008.

Almeida is the Railers' all-time leader in games played (140), goals (44), assists (69) and points (113).