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Cyclones Drop OT Thriller to Toledo, 3-2

February 12, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


TOLEDO, Ohio - Kyle Rogers buried the game-winning goal at 4:18 of overtime to give the Toledo Walleye (22-23-2-2) a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Cyclones (22-16-1-6) in front of 7,004 at Huntington Center on Sunday afternoon.

After a scoreless first period, Rob Slaney struck with the game's first goal just 2:25 into the middle frame as he slammed in a loose puck from along the goal line, making it 1-0 Cincinnati. Toledo found the equalizer at 14:38 as Todd Griffith benefited from a poor Cincinnati line change and buried a breakaway goal past Cyclones net minder Brad Fogal (OTL, 28 saves, 4-4-1-2). However, just 52 seconds later, Dan Eves spun to the middle of the Toledo slot and backhanded a shot through the legs of Walleye goaltender Alec Richards (W, 24 saves, 4-0-0) to give Cincinnati a 2-1 lead at the second intermission. With the tally, Eves extended his goal-scoring streak to an ECHL-best seven games.

Toledo used a power play to their advantage as, at 11:39 of the third period, Andrej Nestrasil camped out in front of Cincinnati net and potted the game-tying strike after receiving a feed from Paul Zanette. Despite a late third period power play for the Cyclones, the teams remained tied and were forced into overtime.

In the extra session, the Cyclones offered up a few early chances, but were unable to tally. Then, with less than a minute to play, Joey Martin grabbed a puck at neutral ice and fed Kyle Rogers in the Cincinnati slot who dangled past Fogal and earned the game-winning goal at 4:18.

The Cyclones Radio Network Three Stars of the Game are as follows:

First Star: Kyle Rogers (Game-winning goal for Toledo)

Second Star: Andrej Nestrasil (1 goal for Toledo)

Third Star: Dan Eves (1 goal for Cincinnati)

After an off day on Monday, the Cyclones will once again hit the road as they visit the Kalamazoo Wings on Valentines Night at 7:00pm. Fans can hear the action of the Tuesday tilt on the Cyclones Radio Network (1050-AM, America One) beginning at 6:45pm.

The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena next Thursday, February 16 when they welcome in the Elmira Jackals for the only time in 2011-12 at 7:30pm. It will be another Thirsty Thursday, with $1 PBR and Miller High Life flowing all night long. Plus, fans are encouraged to wear red apparel for the first-ever Cyclones Red Out! Secure your seats now by calling 513.421.PUCK or log on to CyclonesHockey.com. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the season on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).

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