The Thoroughblades were the first to strike, scoring 8:50 into the second period on a goal by Steve Webb. The Cats answered back on a power play with Jason Zent's third goal of the season. The 'Blades retook the lead early in the third period on a power play of their own, only to be answered again by the Cats - this time by Scott Pellerin. LaChance's goal sealed the victory late in the third period. Cats goaltender Mike Buzac stopped 25 shots in two periods, giving up one goal. Travis Scott spent the third period between the pipes for the Cats, stopping 6 of 7 shots. 'Blades goalie Jamie Ram stopped 30 of 33 shots.
Friday night's win extended the Ice Cats' current win streak to three games and improved their league-leading record to 9-2-1. The Cats play the 'Blades once more before going on a three-day break. They head out to Carolina for a Wednesday night game.
SCORE 1 2 3 TOT Worcester 0 1 1 2 Kentucky 0 1 2 3 GOAL 1 2 3 TOT Worcester 12 6 9 27 Kentucky 11 15 7 33