Aces Steal Game 3 from Cyclones, 2-0

June 3, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A controversial play late in regulation set up the game-winning goal by Jordan Morrison as the Alaska Aces (14-4) stole away a 2-0 win from the Cyclones (13-8) in front of 5,773 at Sullivan Arena on Monday night. The Alaska victory gave them a 2-1 edge in the best-of-seven Kelly Cup Finals.

Despite five power plays combined between the two teams, the opening stanza came and went without a goal. The defensive trend would continue in the middle frame despite several high quality scoring chances for both sides. Cincinnati's Rob Madore (L, 32 saves, 13-8) and Alaska's Gerald Coleman (W, 30 saves, 8-3) were equal to all the shots faced and the combatants remained scoreless after 40 minutes.

The teams continued to play a stalemate until the very late portion of the final period; Jonathan Hazen, who would have gone in on a breakaway, was hauled down from behind but didn't draw the penalty. Instead the puck was turned over, carried up ice, and deposited on a rebound by Jordan Morrison at 15:52. Alaska would prevent any chance of a Cincinnati comeback as Tyler Mosienko blasted in his first goal of the playoffs at 18:14 to seal a 2-0 win for Alaska.

The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena on Friday, June 6 to host the Alaska Aces in Game 4 of the 2014 Kelly Cup Finals. Great seats for the action are on sale NOW! Call 513.421.PUCK to reserve your space! Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the postseason on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).

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