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Cyclones Drop Regular Season Finale to Evansville, 4-0

March 30, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio - Jason Dale scored a hat trick and James Reid made 26 saves to earn his first pro shutout as the Evansville IceMen (25-40-3-4) took home a 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones (42-22-5-3) in front of 8,299 at U.S. Bank Arena on Saturday night.

The IceMen pulled ahead just 2:43 into the opening period when Miles McCauley's shot got tangled up beneath Michael Houser (L, 18 saves, 17-10-1-1) and spun into the net. Evansville's power play unit then capitalized, as Jason Dale sniped home his 14th goal of the season at 10:10 - extending the cushion to 2-0. The visiting team led it by the same score at the first intermission.

The lone goal of the middle stanza came at 15:32 during an odd man rush for the IceMen; Chris Forfar fed Dale in the left circle and lifted home his second of the night to make it 3-0. And despite some great chances on James Reid for the home team (W, 18 saves, 4-8-1-1), the Cyclones trailed it 3-0 after 40 minutes.

As the third period went along, the Cyclones were still unable to solve Reid and remained down by three. With about five minutes remaining, Cincinnati pulled Houser from the net in hopes of clawing back with the extra skater. Unfortunately, that was not to be as Dale sealed the game with his third goal of the night on the empty net at 16:42, making it 4-0. The IceMen went on to win by the same score.

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

First Star: Jason Dale (3 goals for Evansville)

Second Star: James Reid (Shutout, 26 saves for Evansville)

Third Star: Miles McCauley (Game-winning goal for Evansville)

The Cyclones will now embark on the quest for the 2013 Kelly Cup title as they open the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Quarterfinals next Friday night at Huntington Center. Fans can hear the game LIVE on the Cyclones Radio Network (FM 100 The FAN, America One, CyclonesHockey.com) starting at 7:10pm with the opening face-off to follow at 7:35pm.

The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena for Game 3 of the series on Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30pm! The game will feature $1 PBR and Miller High Life! Call 513.421.PUCK or visit CyclonesHockey.com to reserve your seats! Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the season on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).

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