The Worcester Railers will pay homage to the invention of the Monkey Wrench the weekend of Feb. 28. Worcester, Massachusetts is synonymous for a number of things, including the monkey wrench. Loring Coes, a knife manufacturer, invented a screw-based coach wrench design in 1840. It was patented a year later and sold throughout the United States. As a tribute to the Monkey Wrench and Worcester’s rich history of innovation, the Worcester Railers will be rebranded as the Worcester Monkey Wrenches [https://railershc.com/alt-id-weekend-mw]the weekend of February 28. The club will unveil three new logos, a specialty jersey, new merch including hats and t-shirts, a pennant giveaway on March 1, and more in a fun-filled weekend the whole family will enjoy. Photo Courtesy of the Worcester Railers [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b70e46cc-e0b4-473d-a0d7-f1858653085a.png] Photo Courtesy of the Worcester Railers The weekend kicks off Feb. 28 at 7:05 Pm when the Monkey Wrenches host the Bloomington Bison. In keeping with all Friday home games, fans can enjoy $3 popcorn, $4 soda and $5 12-ounce Bud Light in the Bud Light Lounge. Puck drop for Day Two on Saturday is set for 6:05 Pm, also against the Bison. Presented by Country Bank, it will be the team’s last night as the Monkey Wrenches, and limited edition Monkey Wrenches pennants will be given away, presented by Jed’s Hardware. Game-worn Monkey Wrenches jerseys will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting Be Like Brit, a Central Massachusetts nonprofit dedicated to serving the children of Haiti by establishing a safe, nurturing and sustainable orphanage. Similar to the Florida Skunk Apes, Maine Wild Blueberries, Norfolk City Series and other rebrands around the ECHL, the Worcester Monkey Wrenches will celebrate the area’s history and pay homage to its innovation. It’s also a way for the club and its fans to give back to the community by supporting a local charity. It’s a win-win for everyone.
