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CYCLONES GAME NOTES: vs. Toledo

November 12, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Game 13 (Home Game 7)

Vs. Toledo Walleye (8-3-0-0, 16pts)

Saturday - 7:35pm ET

U.S. Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH

Overview: Cincinnati begins a four-game homestand on Saturday night, and are currently on a five-game winning streak and have won six of their last seven overall. The Cyclones are coming off of a 3-0 win in Kalamazoo on Friday night, and the Cyclones have outscored the opposition, 20-6 over the last four games

Last Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (7-5-0-0) collected a 3-0 win over the Kalamazoo Wings on Friday Night. Forwards Kenny Ryan, Nick Huard, and Andrew Yogan scored the goals for the Cyclones, while goaltender Michael Houser pitched the 23-save shutout.

Wednesday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (6-5-0-0) earned a 7-4 win over the Reading Royals on Wednesday night. Forward Andrew Yogan notched a pair of goals, while forwards Kenny Ryan, Nick Huard, Tommy Mele, and Shawn O'Donnell, along with defenseman Jaynen Rissling potted lone tallies for the Cyclones.

Sunday Afternoon Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (5-5-0-0) collected a 3-2 shootout win over the Quad City Mallards on Sunday afternoon. Defensemen Eric Knodel and Arvin Atwal tallied the goals for the Cyclones, who have won three in a row. The Cyclones were outshot, 27-26 on the night, with goaltender Mark Visentin stopping 25 in regulation and three-of-four in the shootout.

Previewing Toledo: The Walleye have won eight of their last 10 games, and are coming off of a 4-2 loss on the road against the Quad City Mallards on Friday night. The are outscoring their opponents 40-18 in their eight wins this season and have posted a pair of shutouts. They are led offensively by Tyson Spink who has points in all but two of his games played this season (4g, 9a). He is followed by his twin brother Tylor Spink who has five goals and seven assists through 11 games this season.

Inside the Series: This is the second of five meetings this season between Cincinnati and Toledo, with the Walleye taking the first matchup back on October 18. Three of the remaining four will be played at U.S. Bank Arena, and Cincinnati holds a 44-35-3-4 edge in the all-time series.

Next Game Preview: The Cyclones continue their four-games home stand on Tuesday Morning against the Kalamazoo Wings on Field Trip Day. The Cyclones beat Kalamazoo, 3-0, on Friday night, and Tuesday's game marks the second of five meetings this season between the two clubs.

TOP STORYLINES

The Puck Stops Here: Goaltender Michael Houser stopped all 23 shots he saw in Friday's 3-0 win over the Kalamazoo Wings. Houser has made at least 23 saves in three of his four games played this season, and he leads the team with a 2.41 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage.

Man on a Mission: Forward Andrew Yogan recorded a goal and an assist in Friday's 3-0 win over Kalamazoo, and now has five points (3g, 2a) in his last two games. His 13 points (7g, 6a) leads the team, and he has three multi-point efforts (5g, 3a) over his last three games.

Streaky Behavior: Forward Shawn O'Donnell extended his point streak to five games with an assist in Friday's 3-0 win over Kalamazoo. He has a pair of goals and four assists on his current streak, and has points in eight of his 11 games played this season.

Helping Hand: Forward Peter LeBlanc recorded assist number 11 on the season in Friday's 3-0 win over Kalamazoo, and is now tied for third in the ECHL in that category. He is currently riding a four-game point streak, accounting for six assists in that time.

Offensive Explosion: Twelve players recorded points in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Reading Royals, including multi-point efforts from Andrew Yogan (2g, 1a), Peter LeBlanc (3a), and Jonathan Diaby (2a).

Defensively Offensive: The Cyclones' defensive corps have combined for three goals and four assists over the last three games, including goals from Arvin Atwal,Eric Knodel, and Jaynen Rissling. Overall, the Cyclones defense has accounted for five goals and 11 assists through the first 12 games of the season, with Knodel leading the way with two goals and four assists.

Get Up and Stay Up: All seven of Cincinnati's wins this season have come when the Cyclones score the first goal of the game, and they are a perfect 6-0-0-0 when leading after two periods. Holding leads was a strong point of the Cyclones last season, having posted a 24-7-1-0 record when leading after one period, and a 30-1-0-1 mark when leading after two periods.

Heating Up: After only recording a pair of assists in Cincinnati's first five games, forward Nick Huard has three goals and four assists in his last six games played. Huard is the Cyclones' top returner this season after a stellar rookie season where he ranked sixth in League rookie scoring with 52 points (21g, 31a), and first in power play goals with 15.

Cyclones on the Square: The Cyclones are proud to partner with 3CDC to present Cyclones on the Square from 5pm-8pm during select Tuesdays in the month of November. Meet Cyclones mascots, players, and coaches on one of Cincinnati's most unique ice surfaces- Fountain Square. The initial date of November 1 will have a spotlight on the Cyclones mascots! Join Puckchop and Twister on the ice for an up-close encounter with Cincinnati's best mascots. November 8 and 15 will see select Cyclones players and coaches at the Rink. Plus, chosen fans will be able to try Cyclones intermission games such as sumo suits and hamster balls. In addition, Cyclones Season Ticket holders will receive free skate rental by showing their Season Ticket Holder ID.

All Aboard: The Cincinnati Cyclones have announced this year's PBR Party Express Bus Trip. The annual fan excursion will take place from Thursday, January 12 through Sunday, January 15 and will feature a Nashville Predators game and a Cincinnati Cyclones game. The first stop on the trip will be in Nashville, TN, to watch Cincinnati's National Hockey League (NHL) affiliate Nashville Predators take on the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. From there, the PBR Party Express will head to Atlanta, GA, for a Saturday evening affair between the Cyclones and Atlanta Gladiators. Pricing for this once in a lifetime event includes passage on the PBR Party Express, tickets to both games, and single or double occupancy hotel accommodations. Full Season Ticket Holders will have the first chance to purchase this package from Tuesday, November 1 through Tuesday, November 8. Partial Season Ticket plans can purchase this package starting on November 9, and the General Public will have the opportunity to purchase this package starting November 16. There is a limit of 48 total occupants, and packages will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, you can call Dan Cheraso at (513) 421-0597 or email him at dcheraso@usbankarena.com. PBR Party Express Pricing: Single Occupancy: $310.00; Double Occupancy: $600.00.

The 2016-17 season is underway, and the Cincinnati Cyclones want you along for the ride as they march towards another Kelly Cup Championship! 2016-17 single game tickets and packages along with group and Season Ticket Packages are available NOW! Call 513.421.PUCK to reserve your seats. Fans can also get the latest team updates on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram, along with our website, www.cycloneshockey.com!

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