Game Notes: December 1 vs Quad City
December 1, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release
Overview: The Cyclones look for redemption against the Quad City Mallards on Tuesday night, after a 2-1 defeat in Quad City on Saturday night. It's a brief, one game homestand for Cincinnati, who head right back on the road for Thursday and Friday matchups in Greenville with the Swamp Rabbits.
Saturday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (10-4-2-1) dropped a 2-1 decision to the Quad City Mallards on Saturday night. Forward Zach Budish scored the lone goal for the Cyclones, who fall into a two-way tie with the Mallards for the lead in the Midwest Division. The Cyclones out shot Quad City, 31-29, in the contest, while the power play was held scoreless on all three chances. Goaltender Brad Thiessen stopped 27 shots in the loss.
Thursday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (10-3-2-1) collected a 5-1 win over the Fort Wayne Komets on Thursday night. Forwards Jack Downing, Christiaan Minella, Zach Budish, Peter Quenneville, and Nick Huard netted the goals for the Cyclones, who avenged their 3-2 overtime loss to the Komets from Wednesday. The Cyclones were outshot, 34-21, on the night, while the power play converted on one of its three chances. Cyclones goaltender Brandon Whitney was big in net for Cincinnati, stopping 33 of the 34 shots he faced to collect the win.
Wednesday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (9-3-2-1) fell to the Ft. Wayne Komets, 3-2, in overtime on Wednesday night. Forwards Jack Downing and Joe Pendenza scored the goals for the Cyclones. The Cyclones outshot Ft. Wayne, 29-27, while the power play converted on one of its four chances.
Previewing Quad City: The Mallards are currently riding a three-game winning streak, and currently sit atop the Midwest Division, two points ahead of the Cyclones. Quad City has won six of their last eight games overall, outscoring their opponents 17-8 in their six wins. They are led by Oliver Archambault, who has accounted for six goals and 13 assists this season. He is followed by Matt Neal (9g, 8a), and defenseman Mike Monfredo (2g, 12a).
Inside the Series: This is the third of 11 meetings between the two sides, with each side winning once on their home ice. The Cyclones and Mallards have met just four times all-time, with Cincinnati having won all three of those meetings.
Next Game Preview: The Cyclones head back out on the road for Thursday and Friday meetings with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. The two teams met four times last season, with Greenville winning each matchup.
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