ECHL Toledo Walleye

Cyclones Blow Down Toledo 5-2

Published on December 21, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release


(Cincinnati, Ohio) In four meetings this season between the Toledo Storm (12-10-1) and the Cincinnati Cyclones (13-10-2), the home team had emerged victorious, and that storyline held true once again on Thursday night at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cory Urquhart netted a goal and assisted on three others as the Cyclones defeated the Storm by a 5-2 final score in downtown Cincinnati. You can view tonight's box score at this link Toledo vs. Cincinnati .

Like the previous meeting between the two clubs, the Cyclones grabbed the early lead as Jon Gleed blasted a shot from the blue line past Storm goaltender Dominic Vicari (L, 28 saves) making it 1-0 Cincinnati. The power play goal for the Gleed came on the Cyclones first of three man-advantages in the opening period.

The Storm, nonetheless, were able to seize momentum right out of the gate in the second period, as at the 2:49 mark, Mike James knocked home a rebound past Cyclones netminder Cedrick Desjardins (W, 26 saves) to tie the game at 1. Matt Zultek and Chris Blight added the assists on the game-tying goal. Then, just 90 seconds later, Toledo grabbed a lead when Jason Maleyko lifted the puck over Desjardins to give his team a 2-1 lead. However, the Cyclones would regain control for the remainder of the period, scoring three times to take a two goal lead. At 9:08, Rory Rawlyk notched his second goal of the season to tie the game at 2, followed by a Barrett Ehgoetz tally at 15:07 to put Cincinnati ahead 3-2. Finally, Jon Gleed floated the puck along the goal line which eluded Vicari with just 1:06 left in the period to put the Cyclones up 4-2 through 40 minutes.

After two consecutive Cyclones power plays to begin the third period, Cincinnati added to their total when Cory Urquhart notched his 4th point of the game when he scored his team-leading 15th goal of the season at 10:14 of the final frame. The three goal lead was more than enough for Cincinnati as the Storm were unable to muster any offense the rest of the way. Toledo was out-shot 33-27 as the Storm fell by the 5-2 final score.

The Storm will return home to face the Cyclones once again tomorrow night at Toledo Sports Arena followed by a Saturday night tilt with the Johnstown Chiefs. Saturday's game will also be the annual Teddy Bear Toss presented by Buckeye Cable System. Both games will face-off at 7:35pm with great tickets still available by calling 419-691-0200 or online at the all-new ToledoStorm.com. Fans can hear all the action of Friday's game on 1520 AM Jams or watch the game LIVE online at www.toledostorm.com. Saturday night, fans can listen LIVE at www.toledostorm.com or along the B2 Network. Coverage of both games begins 15 minutes prior to the opening face-off. Toledo Storm Hockey...Great Team, Great Time!

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