Cincinnati Cyclones Acquire Mike Salekin
Published on January 1, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release
CINCINNATI, Ohio - The 2008 Kelly Cup champion Cincinnati Cyclones, announced today that they have acquired defenseman Mike Salekin from the Stokcton Thunder (ECHL) The Cyclones are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators.
Salekin, 23, was acquired from the Stockton Thunder (ECHL) for future considerations. A second-year pro from Castegar, British Columbia, Mike previously had played in the North Division for Reading. Last season with Reading, Salekin produced 13 points on four goals and nine assists with 183 penalty minutes in 49 games. His 2008-09 campaign consists of ten games with Reading (2-4-6) and a dozen with Stockton (two goals).
The six-foot, 208 pounder played collegiately at the University of Alabama-Hunstville, racking up 17 goals and 32 assists for 49 points and 205 penalty minutes in 99 games during his three seasons at the college.
Salekin will arrive in Cincinnati next week.
Tickets for the 2008-09 Cincinnati Cyclones season are now on sale. The Cyclones Sales Department can be reached at 513-421-PUCK, extension 144. The Cyclones host the Wheeling Nailers on Tuesday, January 6 at 7:30pm. The Trenton Devils are in on January 9 and 10 for 7:30pm clashes both nights. The club is now offering Family Four Packs (four tickets, four hot dogs, four Pepsis, four Cyclones winter hats, four public skate passes at SportsPlus and a SportsPlus game card) for just $69!
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