Moose Take Game One

Published on April 9, 2002 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester IceCats News Release


WORCESTER, MA - The Worcester IceCats lost 3-2 to the visiting Manitoba Moose last night at Worcester's Centrum Centre. The Moose took advantage of an extended power play sequence in the third period to cap a come from behind effort and win the first game in the best-of-three Qualifying Series.

The IceCats struck first, as Eric Boguniecki wristed a shorthanded chance to the top shelf just 2:13 into the contest. Darren Rumble sent the AHL's MVP into the zone. Boguniecki cut from the left boards and found an opening in the slot for his 30-footer.

Worcester utilized their own power play to make it 2-0. Justin Papineau, who finished the regular season tied with Boguniecki for the AHL goal scoring lead with 38, worked a perfect give-and-go with Jeff Panzer. Rumble chimed in with his second assist of the night at the 3:39 mark of the second.

In the third, Manitoba assaulted Worcester's cage just 28 seconds into the frame. Justin Morrison slid a low shot by Reinhard Divis' outstretched left leg. Divis had held the fort on 26 consecutive shots before the lamp went on behind his net.

Less than five minutes later, Worcester was victimized by a five-minute high sticking penalty. To compound the situation, a tripping call was accessed shortly there after to put the IceCats down two men. Jason Cipolla tied the game in the five-on-three situation and Andre Savage scored while the major penalty still ticked away on the scoreboard. Despite the 13:45 remaining, the IceCats were unable to tie the score.

Worcester is now in a must win situation. Only a Wednesday night IceCats victory would force an all or nothing tilt on Thursday. Game time at Worcester's Centrum Centre is 7:05 PM

Date Location Time
Game B Wednesday, April 10 Worcester's Centrum Centre, Worcester, MA 7:05 PM
Game C** Thursday, April 11 Worcester's Centrum Centre, Worcester, MA 7:05 PM **IF NECESSARY

Tickets for the playoffs are ON SALE NOW and can be purchased at all TicketMaster outlets, including Worcester's Centrum Centre Box Office or charge by phone at 508 or 617 931-2000. Ticket prices for the playoffs are $15.50 for adults, $12.50 for students (13-18 years old or with college ID) and $9.50 for kids (ages 2-12) and seniors (65 or older). Discount tickets are available for groups of 15 or more. Call 1-800-830-CATS for details.

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