Worcester Railers set to open season fourth season in city on Oct. 23 against Maine Mariners at DCU Center Updated 3:56 PM; The Worcester Railers on Friday announced its fourth season in the city will debut on Oct. 23. The 2021-22 ECHL season will begin for the Railers at the DCU Center against the Maine Mariners. “We are excited and ready to hit the ice,” Railers Chief Operating Officer Michael G. Myers said in a statement. “Our coach and staff are energized and ready to bring a Kelly Cup to Worcester.” The Railers’ 2020-21 season was canceled under a league approved COVID-19 Voluntary Suspension policy.