Brimanis Sends IceCats to Overtime Win

November 28, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester IceCats News Release


WORCESTER, MA- The Worcester IceCats roared back from an early deficit to post an exciting 3-2 overtime victory against the Springfield Falcons last night before 4,517 fans at Worcester's Centrum Centre. Defenseman Aris Brimanis bagged the game-winner with 72 seconds remaining in the overtime period.

The IceCats jumped out to the early lead on the power play at 3:45 of the first period, as veteran IceCat Terry Virtue recorded his first goal of the season. However, Springfield's Frank Banham answered just 54 seconds later at 4:39, poking the puck in off a scramble in front of Worcester goaltender Reinhard Divis.

The Falcons took the lead when Frantisek Lukes scored at the 13:19 mark of the second period, and the 2-1 advantage looked like it might stand up. But first-year IceCat Mike Glumac turned in a remarkable individual effort to tie the game at 10:26 of the third period, sliding the puck under Falcons goalie Jean-Marc Pelletier.

The game remained tied, 2-2, into overtime. At 3:48 of the extra session, Jay McClement, stationed at the right-wing wall, fed a pass to Brimanis in the slot. Brimanis re-directed the puck, which then fluttered over Pelletier's left shoulder, sending the IceCats to the win. It was Worcester's first overtime victory of the 2003-2004 campaign after five ties.

Divis finished with 33 saves on 35 shots, while Pelletier turned aside 34 of the 37 shots that came his way.

NEXT HOME GAME: After playing in Portland on Saturday, the IceCats return home for a game on Sunday, November 30, against Manchester at Worcester's Centrum Centre. Puck drop is at 4:05 PM.



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