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ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Cyclones Close Book on 2019 with Home Win

December 31, 2019 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Cincinnati, OH - The Cincinnati Cyclones (20-8-4-0) closed out 2019 with a 3-2 win over the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, earning their 20thwin of the season in the process. Defenseman Frank Hora , along with forwards Ben Johnson and Mason Mitchell netted the goals for Cincinnati.

After Greenville took a 1-0 lead through 20 minutes on a power play goal from forward Mason Baptista , Cincinnati tied the game back up 6:51 into the second when a point shot from defenseman Frank Hora found its way into the back of the net to pull the 'Clones level, 1-1.

Cincinnati took the lead roughly seven minutes later when forward Jesse Schultz threw a shot on goal that was poked in by Johnson to give the Cyclones a 2-1 advantage through 40 minutes.

Greenville tied the game 3:28 into the third when defenseman Adam Larkin found the back of the net to pull the Swamp Rabbits even, 2-2.

The Cyclones regained the lead just past the midway part of the period when forward Pascal Aquin sent a breakaway feed up the ice to Mitchell who skated in a scored with a defender draped on him to put the 'Clones back up, 3-2.

Greenville continued to pressure and received a few more quality chances as the period wound down, including several while on a late-period power play, however the Cyclones defense held firm and preserved the 3-2 win.

Cincinnati outshot the Swamp Rabbits, 36-25 on the evening, with goaltender Michael Houser stopping 23 in the win. The Cyclones head to Indy on Thursday to kick off the new year against the Fuel, with the face-off slated for 7:05pm ET.

The 2019-20 Cincinnati Cyclones season is upon us! The defending Brabham Cup champion Cyclones are looking to build off of last season's success, and we invite YOU to join us for the ride! Single game tickets, along with season and group ticket packages for every game this season are on sale now, and you can get more info by calling (513) 421-PUCK! Stay on top of all the latest team updates and information on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram, along with our website, www.cycloneshockey.com !

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