Goalie Jamie McLennan was in net for all five of the 'Cats wins, improving his overall record in Worcester to 12 wins, 5 losses, and one tie. IceCats newcomer Harry York continued to prove he deserves to play in the AHL by notching a goal and an assist, giving him 6 points (5 goals, 1 assist) in the 'Cats last three games. Also scoring for the IceCats were defenseman Jason Widmer and forwards Chris Kenady and Paul Broten. Former BU forward Bob Lachance, younger brother of the Islander's Scott Lachance, played his first game in an IceCats uniform, and is on the roster for the playoffs.
Unfortunately, the IceCats couldn't win forever, and apparently fate stepped in to break the win streak the following night in Cornwall. Worcester had never beaten the Aces at home in Cornwall, and it appears now they never will (the Aces are leaving Cornwall at the end of the season). Although Worcester played well and kept the score close until an empty-net goal by the Aces in the last minute of the game, Cornwall earned its revenge for a 4-2 loss at the hands of the 'Cats last Friday (the 29th). Former IceCat Denis Chalifoux tallied two third period goals to lift his team to the victory, and continues to lead the Aces with 63 points. Sergei Kharin, Widmer, Kenny Sutton, and Lindsay Vallis potted the goals for the 'Cats, while goalie Mike Buzak, despite making 26 saves, had to settle for a loss. Buzak's record fell to 8-10-5.
After the loss, the IceCat's overall record slipped to 33-30 (3 OT losses)-12, good for 81 points and the fourth best record in the league. The 'Cats finished their last multi-game road trip of the season on Saturday night (the 6th) against the Northern Division leading Springfield Falcons (unfortunately, after this issue of Newspeak went to press). The IceCats return to Centrum ice on Wednesday (the 10th) to face off against the Adirondack Redwings, followed by "College Night with the IceCats" on Friday (the 12th) - once again against the Falcons.