WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers Hockey Club, ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced that the club has re-signed forward Matt DeMelis to a contract for the 2025-26 season.
DeMelis re-signs in Worcester for his second professional season. The Hingham, Massachusetts native played in 60 games for the Railers during the 2024-25 season, collecting 26 points (9g-17a) along with just four penalty minutes. DeMelis' nine goals were tied for third amongst rookies on the Railers.
Prior to professional hockey, the 26-year-old played five seasons of collegiate hockey at Northeastern. Across his five-year career with the Huskies, DeMelis had 50 points (20g-30a) in 152 games played. He won three Beanpot championships at Northeastern, including back-to-back championships while scoring the game-tying goal against Boston University in the 2024 Beanpot Championship.
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