Worcester Railers Signed Veteran Steve Moses
The Worcester Railers have added veteran forward Steve Moses to the roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Hockey
The Worcester Railers Hockey Club has signed forward Steve Moses to a professional contract for the 2026-27 season. At 37 years old, Moses brings extensive international experience to the Worcester organization.
Why it matters
The signing brings a seasoned professional back to Massachusetts to bolster the Railers roster for his 15th professional campaign. His arrival adds a high-scoring veteran presence to the team's forward group as they prepare for the new season.
Moses recorded 330 points across 537 games in European leagues during his career. He previously led the KHL with 36 goals in 60 games during the 2014-15 season.
The players
Steve Moses
He is an experienced professional forward from Leominster who has played 15 seasons across global leagues.
Worcester Railers
This is a professional hockey club based in Worcester, Massachusetts, that competes in the ECHL.
The details
Born in Leominster, Massachusetts, Moses previously played four seasons at the University of New Hampshire from 2008 to 2012, recording 98 points in 148 collegiate games. He also competed in 29 games for the Rochester Americans during the 2017-18 season.
Timeline
Steve Moses played collegiate hockey at the University of New Hampshire from 2008 to 2012.
Moses led the KHL in scoring during the 2014-15 season.
The veteran forward competed for the Rochester Americans in 2017-18.
Moses joins the Worcester Railers for the 2026-27 season.
Season Trajectory
The addition of a veteran with European league experience shifts the team's competitive balance as they look to integrate seasoned scoring depth. This move impacts the Railers' roster construction relative to the rest of the ECHL standings for the 2026-27 campaign.
The Railers gain a forward who historically produced 36 goals in a single KHL season, which provides an immediate boost to their offensive rotation. This signing will likely impact the team's primary power-play units throughout the 2026-27 season.
The takeaway
The return of a local Leominster native to the Massachusetts professional hockey scene highlights the ongoing path for veteran players to transition back to North American leagues. This signing serves as a reminder that extensive international experience remains a valuable asset for local rosters.
Further reading
For more news on the team, visit the Worcester Hockey section.
