Doherty back for third season with Railers

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers Hockey Club, ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced that the club has signed defenseman Connor Doherty to a contract for the 2019-20 season.

The 26-year-old Holden, Massachusetts native returns for his third professional season after making his professional debut with the Railers in the 2017-18 season. Doherty appeared in 52 games for the Railers last season and recorded one goal and eight assists while leading the club with a +10 rating. Doherty received his first AHL call up with the Utica Comets at the end of last season.

Doherty has accumulated 92 games with the Railers and has a total of two goals and twelve assists for fourteen career points and 141 penalty minutes.

Before joining the Railers, Doherty spent three seasons with Sacred Heart University (2014-17) where he played in a total of 99 games and recorded seven goals and 14 assists for 21 points and 134 penalty minutes. He served as alternate captain his senior year.

Last season Doherty was selected as a nominee for the ECHL’s Community Service Award in recognition of his commitment on being an active member of the greater Worcester community. He took the lead in helping the Railers make a huge difference in the Worcester community last year.