The Kansas City Blades are back in playoff contention after a 4-1 IHL victory against the Cincinnati Cyclones Friday at Firstar Center.

        “They wanted it more than we did,” Cyclones coach Ron Smith said.
        Kansas City ....... 3  0  1-4

        Cyclones ....... 0  0  1—1

        First Period: 1. KC, Holden 22 (Tallaire, Ready) 4:58; 2. KC Komarniski 7 (unassisted) 13:33; 3. KC Wood 6 (Ruutu) 17:38.

        Second Period: No scoring.

        Third Period: 4. KC, Tallaire 19 (Holden, Bonni) 4:41; 5. Cin Koehler 30 (Ritchie, Dionne).

        Saves: KC (Michaud) 34, Cin 5 (Pelletier), 19 (Petruk).

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