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Cyclones Game Notes: vs. Quad City

March 4, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Overview: The Cyclones head back on the road for a meeting with the Quad City Mallards on Friday night. The Cyclones have been on a roll over the last 10 games, recording points in five straight, and wins in eight of the last 10. Cincinnati currently sits in second place in the ECHL's Midwest Division, with a record of 29-20-3-3. At 64 points, the Cyclones are just three points back of the Division-leading Ft. Wayne Komets, and are tied with the Utah Grizzlies for the fifth playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Saturday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (29-20-3-3) fell to the Indy Fuel, 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday night, in front of a record crowd of 16,529 at U.S. Bank Arena. Forward Colin Mulvey scored both goals in regulation for the Cyclones, who have points in 10 of the last 12 games. The Cyclones outshot Indy, 33-30, including 15-8 in the third period and overtime.

Friday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (29-20-3-2) extended their winning streak to four games, with a 3-0 shutout win over the Tulsa Oilers on Friday night. Forwards Zach Budish, Colin Mulvey, and Andrew Yogan scored the goals for the Cyclones, while goaltender Andy Iles stopped all 27 shots he faced for his second shutout as a Cyclone.

Wednesday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (28-20-3-2) picked up a 5-2 win over the Atlanta Gladiators on Wednesday night. Forward Joe Pendenza potted a pair of goals, while forwards Branden Gracel, Christiaan Minella, and Jack Downing netted lone tallies for Cincinnati. The Cyclones were outshot, 27-23 on the evening, with goaltender Andy Iles stopping 25 to collect his tenth win as a Cyclone.

Previewing Quad City: The Mallards are in the middle of a seven-game homestand, and are coming off of a 4-2 loss at the hands of the Utah Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The Mallards are 3-2-0-0 in their last five games, and sit in ninth place in the Western Conference playoff picture, four points back of the Tulsa Oilers who are in eighth Quad City is led by forward Matt Neal, who has totaled 37 points (13g, 24a) through 54 games. Team goals leader Olivier Archambault is right behind him with 33 (14g, 19a), and recently acquired Jordan Knackstedt (12g, 19a) rounds out the top three.

Inside the Series: The two teams split a two-game series in Quad City on February 19-20, and will meet a total of five more times this season. The Cyclones hold a 3-2-0-1 record through the first six meetings, with five of those contests having been decided by two or fewer goals.

Next Game Preview: Cincinnati takes on the Indy Fuel on Saturday night, wrapping up the Cyclones' brief two-game road trip. The Cyclones dropped a 3-2 shootout decision to Indy at home last Saturday.

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