IceCats win fifth straight at home

Published on March 21, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester IceCats News Release


WORCESTER, MA- The Worcester IceCats finally earned a convincing win over the Lowell Lock Monsters, defeating their intrastate rivals 5-1 Sunday at Worcester's Centrum Centre. Worcester had just one win in eight previous meetings with the Monsters this season.

Worcester's Blake Evans scored shorthanded just 41 seconds into the first period, putting a shortside wrist-shot past Lowell's Patrick DesRochers. It was the ‘Cats fastest goal to open a game this season.

The' Cats exploded for three goals in the second, getting power play markers from Aaron MacKenzie and Jame Pollock. Both power play goals looked similar, with each shot being blasted from inside the left circle. Jay McClement scored to make it 4-0 later in the second period, after Jeff Panzer stole the puck in his own zone, forced his way into Lowell's end, drew two Lock Monsters to him, and then dropped the puck into an open space between the circles. McClement jumped up and drove home his 11th goal of the season.

Mike Glumac extended his scoring streak in the third period, converting on a two-on-one to earn his 13th point in nine games.

Tomas Kurka ruined Curtis Sanford's shutout bid on the power play late in the third. Sanford had gone five-plus periods without allowing a goal.

Worcester holds third place in the Atlantic Division with 78 points, and remain one point ahead of Providence in the standings, and five points behind second place Manchester.

Next Home Game – The IceCats host three divisional rivals this coming weekend, starting with the Hartford Wolf Pack Friday at 7:05 PM. Friday night is Johnny Pohl Bobblehead Night for the first 1,000 fans.

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