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Cincinnati Kings Weekly

December 7, 2011 - Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL)
Cincinnati Kings News Release


Kings begin US Open play on Saturday, tickets are $5 at Game Time Training Center

The Cincinnati Kings will play the Cincinnati Saints from PASL-Premier in the US Open round of 16 on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 9:15 p.m. at Game Time Training Center (doors open at 8:15 p.m.).

All tickets are $5. The 2011-12 US Open Arena Soccer Championship is the fourth edition of an open knockout style tournament for Arena/Indoor Soccer. Currently teams from the PASL and PASL-Premier, and unaffiliated amateur teams participate in the Tournament.

*Kings win two in a row at home, led by Djokic hat trick

Behind a hat trick by Nik Djokic, the defending Eastern Division Champion Cincinnati Kings avenged an earlier season loss to the Ohio Vortex by defeating the Vortex 9-3 in PASL action Saturday night at the Cincinnati Gardens.

The Vortex took an early 2-0 lead on two quick goals by Jared Dombrowski but the first two Djokic goals tied it up midway through the second period. The Kings took their first lead of the night off a rebound goal by Sam Fiore, followed by Djokic's third of the night along with a point-blank goal by Matt Breines in the final minute of the second quarter to make it 5-2 at the half.

The Kings opened the third with a Shawn Rockey goal, the only score in the period. The Vortex Andy Lorei scored in the fourth to cut the Kings lead to 6-3, but Allen Eller answered moments later on a power play goal, then in the final minute Drew Ducker and Eller tacked on two quick goals for the final 9-3 margin.

Cincinnati had 27 shots on goal to Ohio's 20. Kings goalkeeper Craig Salvati was credited with 13 saves.

With the win, the Kings avenge an 8-6 loss to the Vortex on the road, and now are 2-3 on the season. The Kings next regular season home game will be Friday, December 30 at 8:05 p.m. against Louisville.

*Kings name goalkeeper coach

The Cincinnati Kings announced they have added Denny McCaughey to their staff in charge of working with

Denny has tremendous playing and coaching experience havingplayed in the A-League, USL, NPSL, MISL (seven seasons-drafted by Chicago then off to Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Philly, Charleston, Charlotte, Seattle, Long Island and Jacksonville).

When MLS came around in 1996-1997 Denny was finally located in one city all year-round playing with Tampa Bay and San Jose before retiring due to his 2nd shoulder surgery in 2000.

*Kings players host Christmas Youth Camp and Soccer Tournament

The Cincinnati Kings will host a Christmas Youth Camp and a Christmas Soccer Tournament over the holiday break.

From December 27-29, youth soccer players ages 8-18 are invited to the camp hosted by Kings' players at Game Time Training Center. Cost is $50 per player and includes a voucher to the Kings game on December 30 against Louisville. Click here for a registration form.

And from December 28-30, the Kings will host their first-ever Holiday Soccer Tournament at the Cincinnati Gardens for players of all ages (youth, 8-18) along with adult teams (men, women and co-ed). Cost is $350 per team for a guaranteed three game schedule and vouchers to the Kings game on December 30 against Louisville. Click here for a team registration form.

*Salvati claims third place in Redsfest Celebrity Wiffleball Tournament for Charity

#1 Kings' goalkeeper Craig Salvati with participants in the 2011 Redsfest Celebrity Wiffleball Tournament where he placed third. All proceeds benefited the Reds Community Fund.

*Stahl, Peppard talk to students about soccer as a career at Lebanon Middle

Head Coach Roby Stahl and Will Peppard participated in the Lebanon Middle School's Career Day last week .

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