ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Cyclones Battle Four During Turkey Week

November 24, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


COMING UP: The Cincinnati Cyclones, the 2008 Kelly Cup champions, play four games during the Thanksgiving week against four different opponents. The week begins tomorrow (Nov. 25) with a 7:30pm clash with Dayton. It is a 'Big Beer Tuesday' with 24 ounce Labatts product being sold for two dollars. Following the holiday Thursday, the Cyclones make their final visit of the regular season to Elmira on Friday night, a jaunt to Johnstown on Saturday and a trip to Trenton on Sunday afternoon. All three road games can be heard on MAX-FM (97.7 and 99.5) in addition to on the club's website (www.cycloneshockey.com).

ABOUT LAST WEEK...: The Cyclones split a pair of games with Wheeling last week. Friday night (Nov. 21), Cincinnati claimed a 4-3 shootout win. Kyle Rank netted a pair of goals against his former team to pace the attack, while Steve Makway chipped in a pair of assists. Martin Houle stopped 21 shots during the game and three more during the shootout for his first-ever win against his former team. Saturday (Nov. 22), the Nailers took a 3-1 triumph. Houle stood tall in net again, turning away 26 shots and Thomas Beauregard collected his tenth goal of the season.

CYCLONES NET MORE THAN $5K FOR CHARITY: The Cyclones auctioned off the Montreal Canadiens style jerseys they wore after the game Saturday night. More than $4000 was raised and the proceeds will be used by Most Valuable Kids. The two jersey auctions the club has had this season has netted more than $9000.

MACDONALD HITS MILESTONE: Saturday was Cyclone defenseman Matt Macdonald's 200th game as a professional. For the first time in his four year career, Macdonald is averaging a half point per game, collecting a goal and four assists for five points in ten games.

OTHER PLAYER NOTES: Defenseman Conrad Martin is expected to play in his 100th game as a Cyclones on Tuesday night against Dayton.....Forward Michael Cohen's next point will be the 50th in his pro career.....Olivier Latendresse's assist Friday night was the 50th point in his Cyclones career.

HOULE COMES UP BIG: Cyclones goaltender Martin Houle played his first games with Cincinnati over the past weekend, posting a 1-1 record a 2.42 goals against average and a .904 save percentage. Figuring in the stats from his first three games with Las Vegas prior to being dealt to Cincinnati and Houle is 2-3 with a 2.78 goals against average -- 17th best in the ECHL.

CYCLONES ARE 'BEST IN CITY': The Cyclones learned this morning that they were named by Cincinnati Magazine in its annual 'Best of' issue, as the 'Best Pro Sports Team'. The Cyclones won the award on the heels of their first Kelly Cup championship, ECHL record 71 wins between the regular season and playoffs and 28 percent increase in attendance--best in professional hockey in North America. The 'Best of' edition of Cincinnati Magazine is on news stands now.

GET OUT EARLY AND SCORE!: The Cyclones are averaging nearly two goals per game in the first period this season. The 25 opening stanza lamplighters are the most in the ECHL. Wheeling ranks second with 19.

DEPARTURE: Cyclones forward Mitch Woods has quit the team and returned to Saskatchewan to pursue other career opportunities. Cincinnati retains his playing rights by suspending him from the active roster.

HAVEN'T WE PLAYED THIS GAME BEFORE?: The Cyclones have had 33 different players play already this season. Cincinnati used 46 players all of last season, in claiming the Kelly Cup. Head Coach Chuck Weber has used twelve different lineups this season.

ATTENDANCE NUMBERS UP: The Cyclones have drawn 21,012 to the first seven games at U.S. Bank Arena this season, an average of 3,002--which is 18th in the ECHL. Through the first seven games of last season, the club drew 13,663--an average of 1,952. Cincinnati did not reach 21,012 until the 13th home game of 2007-08--reaching 22,316 through those eleven dates, an average of 1,716 as of November 18, 2007. Attendance this season is up 53.8 percent through the first seven dates of a year ago--when the Cyclones had the highest percentage increase in attendance (36.8 percent) of any pro hockey team in North America.

MILLER LITE CYCLONES COACHES SHOW: The Miller Lite Cyclones Coaches Show will be held tonight from 7-8pm at Jefferson Hall at Newport on the Levee. Head Coach Chuck Weber and a pair of players are usually on hand each week. Tonight, forwards Martin Houle and Olivier Latendresse will be the guests.

MAX FM CARRIES THE GAMES: The Cyclones will have 30 games carried on MAX-FM (97.7 and 99.5) this season. The next broadcast will come from Elmira next Friday, November 28. The broadcast airs at 7:15pm, with faceoff set to come at 7:30pm. All games are carried on the club's website at: www.cycloneshockey.com.

TICKETS! GET YOUR TICKETS!: Tickets for all Cincinnati Cyclones games can be purchased through TicketMaster at 513-562-4949 or by using their website at: www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the window day of the game. Season ticket packages can also be obtained by contacting the Cyclones offices at 513-421-PUCK (7825) x. 3.

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