Game Notes: vs Evansville
February 14, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release
Overview: The Cyclones head down to Evansville riding a season-long three-game winning streak. Cincinnati is coming off of a 2-0 win over the IceMen last night, marking the second shutout of the season for the Cyclones. Sunday's game is also the third game in three days for both teams, and also marks the back end of a home-and-home series between Cincinnati and Evansville.
Last Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (24-19-3-2) collected their third straight win, with a 2-0 victory over the Evansville IceMen on Saturday night. Forwards Nick Huard and Zach Budish scored the goals for the Cyclones, while netminder Andy Iles earned his first shutout of the season. Cincinnati outshot Evansville, 35-31 on the night, and neither team recorded a penalty in the game, marking the lowest-combined penalty total for the Cyclones this season.
Friday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (23-19-3-2) earned a 6-5 win over the Ft. Wayne Komets on Friday night. Forward Nick Huard tallied a pair of goals, while forwards Mike Hammond, Jack Downing, and Tommy Mele, along with defenseman Brett Wysopal added lone markers for the Cyclones. The Cyclones outshot the Komets, 37-29 on the night, with goaltender Brandon Whitney turning aside 24 to collect the win. Cincinnati's power play was a deciding factor in the game, converting on three-of-seven chances.
Wednesday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (22-19-3-2) earned a 4-1 win over the Kalamazoo Wings on Wednesday night. Forward Zach Budish collected a pair of goals, while defensemen Andrew Blazek and Garrett Noonan each added lone tallies for the Cyclones. . The Cyclones outshot the Wings, 34-23 on the night, with goaltender Andy Iles stopping 22 to collect his fifth win as a Cyclone.
Previewing Evansville: The IceMen enter Saturday night winners of three of their last four games. Forward Nathan Moon leads the way with 33 points (10g, 23a), followed by forward Daultan Leveille (17g, 13a), and forward Tyson Fawcett (17g, 11a) who round out the top three.
Inside the Series: Sunday is the sixth of nine meetings between the two sides this season, with the Cyclones holding a 3-2-0-0 lead in the season series.
Next Game Preview: The Cyclones head to Quad City on Friday to battle the Mallards, in the first of two games on the weekend. Friday will be the fifth of 11 matchups this season between Cincinnati and Quad City, with the Cyclones holding a 2-1-1-0 edge in the first four meetings.
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