Brimanis goal earns IceCats a point

Published on March 26, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester IceCats News Release


WORCESTER, MA- Aris Brimanis scored with under three minutes remaining in regulation to force overtime and earn the Worcester IceCats a point in a 2-2 tie with Hartford Friday at Worcester's Centrum Centre.

Mike Glumac extended his point streak to 10 games with an assist on Brimanis' goal, while with a pair of assists Johnny Pohl extended his streak to seven games.

Jeff Hereema scored twice for Hartford, giving the Wolf Pack 1-0 and 2-1 leads.

Jame Pollock's 5-on-3 goal at the 8:40 mark of the second period tied the game at 1-1. The 40 foot blast extended his scoring streak to five games.

Brimanis' goal came after Pohl's face-off win and hard work along the corner boards. Glumac found Pohl, who fed Brimanis as the defenseman pinched in from the left point. The goal was Brimanis' second goal of the season.

Hartford's Jason LaBarbara, the AHL's wins leader, denied Worcester on seven shots in overtime and made 32 saves overall. IceCat Curtis Sanford made 24 saves.

Worcester remains in third place in the Atlantic Division with 79 points, and remain one point ahead of Providence in the standings, and six points behind second place Manchester.

Next Home Game - The IceCats host the Portland Pirates Saturday night at 7:05 PM.

The IceCats are the proud AHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues.

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