Cyclones Add Forward Ryan McLeod

March 24, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release

CINCINNATI, Ohio - The 2010 Kelly Cup Champion Cincinnati Cyclones, proud affiliate of the NHL's Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced today that they have agreed to terms with center Ryan McLeod. In a separate transaction, they have released rookie forward Ryan Raven.

McLeod, a fifth-year pro, joins the Cyclones after skating with three different teams in the Central Hockey League (CHL) this season - Texas, Rio Grande, and Bloomington. Collectively in 2010-11, the Fernie, British Columbia native has amassed 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 53 games. Last year, McLeod finished sixth on the Colorado Eagles (CHL) in scoring by collecting 58 points (21 goals, 37 assists) in 64 games. Prior to embarking on his professional career, McLeod was a two-year letter winner at the University of Alaska Fairbanks - where he appeared in 49 games and earned 39 points (17 goals, 22 assists).

Raven, who had just completed his amateur career at Mercyhurst College, was released after playing in a pair of games with the Cyclones. He did not record any points or penalty minutes.

The defending Kelly Cup Champions return to U.S. Bank Arena TOMORROW NIGHT when they host the Toledo Walleye at 7:30pm. It will be the final Kids Eat Free Night of the season, as all fans ages 2-12 will receive a FREE meal courtesy of John Morrell, Sunkist, and Sun Drop. 2010-11 single game and discounted group tickets are available now. 2011-12 season tickets are on sale NOW! For more information, call 513.421.PUCK (7825) or visit CyclonesHockey.com.

• Discuss this story on the ECHL message board...

ECHL Stories from March 24, 2011

• Royals Run Over by Road Warriors, 5-2 - Reading Royals
• Road Warriors Trump Royals - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
• Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
• Johnson Called up to Monarchs - Ontario Reign
• ECHL Transactions - March 24 - ECHL
• Cyclones Add Forward Ryan McLeod - Cincinnati Cyclones
• Going up, Goepfert Had Back to Charlotte - Florida Everblades
• Greenville Road Warriors Game Preview - March 24 - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
• R2D2 and Chewbacca to Make Appearance at Saturday's Game - Atlanta Gladiators
• ECHL Today - March 24 - ECHL
• Jackals Double up Devils, 4-2 - Trenton Devils
• Sinkewich Loaned to Abbotsford - Alaska Aces
• Condors win 9th straight, 2-1 over Salmon Kings - Bakersfield Condors
• Salmon Kings Held up by Condors - Victoria Salmon Kings
• Wranglers Down Grizzlies in Shootout, 2-1 - Las Vegas Wranglers
• Season-High Crowd Watches Utah Rally; Fall 2-1 in Shootout - Utah Grizzlies

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Cincinnati Cyclones Stories

• Cincinnati Cyclones Announce Coaching Change
• Cyclones Close Out The Season With 5-2 Over The Heartlanders
• Cyclones Fall to Heartlanders 4-3 in Overtime
• Cyclones Score Four Unanswered to Defeat the Heartlanders 4-2
• Defenseman Chas Sharpe Named to 2024-25 ECHL All-Rookie Team