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Cyclones End a Pair of Streaks for Nailers

January 27, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL) - Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


WHEELING, WV- On Sunday afternoon, the Wheeling Nailers saw a couple of streaks end, as they played host to the Cincinnati Cyclones at WesBanco Arena. Cincinnati scored once in each of the first two periods, then twice in the third, en route to a 4-2 victory over the Nailers. The setback ended Wheeling's five-game home winning streak, as well as their four-game point streak.

The Cyclones opened the scoring at the 3:17 mark of the first period. Mathieu Aubin picked up the puck in the slot, before feeding Michael Pelech on the left side of the crease. Pelech took advantage of Wheeling scrambling around, potting the lone goal of the frame.

Midway through the second, the visitors added to their lead. Pelech stole the puck in the offensive zone, handing the puck to linemate Matt Smyth. Smyth made one more pass, setting up Dan Eves, who wristed in a shot from the left circle for a 2-0 Cincinnati lead after two periods of play.

The Nailers got on the board at the 10:46 mark of the third period. Zack Torquato blasted a shot toward the net that was blocked in front. However, the rebound came free to Chris Barton, who flipped it into the back of the net, giving him 21 points in 21 games. However, the Cyclones had a quick answer, as Matt Smyth finished off Trevor Lewis' centering pass, 22 seconds later. With 2:49 left in the game, Cincinnati took a 4-1 advantage, as Mathieu Aubin picked the top corner of the goal from the top of the left circle. 30 seconds after that, Torquato brought Wheeling to within one, putting a wrist shot just inside of the right post, making the final score 4-2, in favor of the Cyclones.

Zoltan Hetenyi picked up the win for Cincinnati, making 26 saves on 28 shots. Scott Darling took the loss for Wheeling, stopping 21 of the 25 shots he faced.

The Nailers will begin a home-and-home series with the Reading Royals on Wednesday at 7:05 from Sovereign Center, before returning to WesBanco Arena on Friday night at 7:00.

Group and single game tickets can be purchased by calling 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX. All Nailers games will be broadcast on Wheeling's rock station EAGLE 107 (107.5 FM). Fans can also listen to and watch all Nailers games on wheelingnailers.com.

2012-2013 Wheeling Nailers season tickets, flex pack tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now! For as little as $10 per game, you can enjoy the many benefits of being a Nailers season ticket holder including reserved seating for all home games at WesBanco Arena, the option to redeem unused tickets, discounts on team merchandise and access to exclusive season ticket holder-only events with the team. Convenient payment plans are available. For more information on how to join our team by becoming a Wheeling Nailers season ticket holder, or for more information on Flex Pack tickets or group tickets, call 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX, e-mail ticketing@wheelingnailers.com or visit www.wheelingnailers.com. Nailers single-game tickets are available at the WesBanco Arena Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX.


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