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Cyclones close gap in Midwest Division standings

March 7, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release


With a 16-5-1 record since Jan. 17, tied for the second-best record in the league over that span, and a seven-game unbeaten streak (6-0-1), the Cincinnati Cyclones have closed to within three points of Fort Wayne for first place in the Midwest Division.

The Cyclones won both of their outings last week, beginning with a 6-2 win at Quad City on Friday. Six different players tallied goals in the victory while Jack Downing added four assists to pace the offense. Zach Budish (1g-2a), Jonathan Diaby (1g-1a), Joe Wilson (1g-1a) and Brett Wysopal (2a) each had mulit-point games as well and Andy Iles stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced to pick up the win in goal.

Cincinnati kept the offense rolling on Saturday in a 5-1 victory at Indy. Wysopal had his second straight two-assist game while Downing had a goal and an assist in the win while Iles made 30 saves to improve to 9-1-1 in his last 11 starts.

The Cyclones have outscored their opponents 31-13 during their seven-game unbeaten streak. Downing has potted a league-leading 27 goals this season and is ninth in the league with 52 points. Budish is right behind him in the league scoring race with 51 points (23g-28a) in 54 games.

Nick Huard ranks eighth among ECHL rookies with 40 points (17g-23a) and his 13 power-play goals lead the league.

The reigning ECHL Goaltender of the Month, Iles has posted a 13-5-1 record with two shutouts, a 2.28 goals-against average and a save percentage of .921 since making his Cyclones' debut on Jan. 17.

Cincinnati is in action three times this weekend, hosting Quad City on Friday and Saturday before visiting Indy on Sunday.

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A look ahead

Games to watch in the ECHL during the week ahead. Watch ECHL games live on ECHL.TV.

Eastern Conference

Kalamazoo at Wheeling (Saturday)

The Nailers enter the week three points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference while the K-Wings sit seven points off the pace. Both teams have games in hand on the teams ahead of them in the standings.

Western Conference

Colorado at Utah (Friday and Saturday)

The Eagles are unbeaten in their last seven games and have closed to within two points of the Grizzlies for second place in the West Division.

Divisions

East Division

- Michael Kirkpatrick is the only Thunder player to appear in all 57 games.

- The Thunder have scored at least one power-play goal in seven of their last eight games.

- Adirondack visits Manchester on Tuesday, hosts Elmira on Thursday, visits the Jackals on Friday and hosts Reading on Sunday in Lake Placid.

- Jacob MacDonald is tied for first among rookie defensemen with 28 points (13g-15a).

- Elmira is tied for third with 18 road wins (18-9-3).

- The Jackals are at Adirondack on Thursday, host the Thunder on Friday and travel to Manchester on Sunday.

- Colin Stevens is fifth among rookie goaltenders with a 2.39 goals-against average.

- The Monarchs are 31-3-1 when scoring three or more goals.

- Manchester hosts Adirondack on Tuesday, Reading on Friday and Saturday and Elmira on Sunday.

- Greg Chase is second among rookies with a 20.5 percent shooting percentage (16-for-78).

- Norfolk is 15-1-1 when leading after two periods.

- The Admirals are at Kalamazoo on Friday, Toledo on Saturday and Wheeling on Sunday.

- Cam Reid has seven points (4g-3a) in his last six games.

- The Royals are fifth with 32.07 shots per game.

- Reading is at Manchester on Friday and Saturday and plays Adirondack on Sunday in Lake Placid.

North Division

- Chris Auger leads Brampton with 18 goals.

- The Beast are tied for second with 17 games decided in overtime or a shootout.

- Brampton travels to Wheeling on Tuesday and hosts Orlando on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

- Joel Martin has won his last seven starts.

- Kalamazoo has won seven of its last eight games.

- The K-Wings host Utah on Monday and Tuesday and Norfolk on Friday before visiting Wheeling on Saturday and Toledo on Sunday.

- Domenic Alberga has four points (3g-1a) in his last two games.

- The Thunder have played past regulation in seven of their last 10 games.

- Wichita is at Allen on Saturday and Sunday.

West Division

- William Wrenn is second among defensemen with 35 points (4g-31a).

- Alaska is third with 33.24 shots per game.

- The Aces host Fort Wayne on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

- Jesse Mychan is tied for second with 26 goals.

- The Eagles are tied for fourth with 3.11 goals per game.

- Colorado visits Utah on Friday and Saturday.

- Joe Basaraba has goals in three straight games, and 13 points (6g-7a) in the last eight games.

- Idaho is 6-0-2 in its last eight games, matching its longest unbeaten streak of the season.

- The Steelheads are at Rapid City on Friday and Saturday.

- Josh Macdonald, Lindsay Sparks and Ryan Walters combined for 21 points (8g-13a) and a +7 rating in three games this last week.

- The Rush are second on the penalty kill at 87.0 percent (160-for-184).

- Rapid City hosts Idaho on Friday and Saturday.

- Bryan Moore has 11 points (2g-9a) in six games with the Grizzlies.

- Utah is 11-4-5 in one-goal games.

- The Grizzlies are at Kalamazoo on Monday and Tuesday and host Colorado on Friday and Saturday.

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