The Worcester Railers, along with head coach and general manager Nick Tuzzolino, announced Monday that the club has signed defenseman Anthony Hora to an ECHL contract for the 2025-26 season.

The 27-year-old Hora arrives in Worcester for his first full season with the team. The Cheektowaga, NY native got into 12 games for the Railers during the 2024-25 season while called up from the Evansville Thunderbolts of the Southern Professional Hockey League.

In 33 games for the Thunderbolts, Hora collected 15 points (4-11-15) to go with 27 penalty minutes for the eventual SPHL champions.

"Anthony is a strong, versatile defenseman that helped us last year at a crucial part of our season," Tuzzolino stated. "He's earned his opportunity this year, and we're excited to see what he does with it."

Prior to playing professional hockey, the 6-foot, 216-pound defenseman played three seasons of NCAA Division III hockey with the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles. In 50 games at the collegiate level, Hora had 36 points (11G, 25A) to go with 34 penalty minutes and a +11 rating.

"There wasn't a bad thought in my mind about Worcester and coming back," Hora said. "I absolutely love the city. It's a great organization to play for and I'm super excited to be back."

As of Monday, the Railers officially have a total of 21 players signed, including 15 forwards and six defensemen.