ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati at Wheeling

Published on January 6, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


CINCINNATI CYCLONES (14-9-0-3)

vs.

WHEELING NAILERS (16-11-1-1)

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DATE: Friday, January 6, 2012

TIME: 7:35pm ET

SITE: WesBanco Arena, Wheeling WV

RADIO: Cyclones Radio Network (1050-AM)

WEBCAST: CyclonesHockey.com (America One)

NHL AFFILIATES

Cincinnati Cyclones: Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators

Wheeling Nailers: Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens

NEXT HOME GAME

Friday, January 13 - 7:30pm vs. Kalamazoo Wings

Cyclones Winter Hat Giveaway / Pucks N Pints - The first 2,000 fans will receive a limited edition Cyclones Winter Hat. Plus, a pre-game beer tasting will be available for purchase.

TONIGHT'S MATCHUP: Two days after winning their sixth-straight game, the Cyclones will hit the road tonight for a three-game weekend trek through the Atlantic Division beginning with a matchup against the Wheeling Nailers. Tonight's tilt will feature the top two defensive units in the Eastern Conference; the Cyclones have allowed a 80 goals this year while the Nailers have surrendered 83 coming into the night. Since 2006, the Clones have compiled a 35-29-0-1 record against Wheeling and an 18-14-0 mark at WesBanco Arena. Cincinnati is in search of their first seven-game winning streak since February of 2010.

SCOUTING THE NAILERS: Losers of two straight games, Wheeling has slipped back into second place in the Atlantic Division standings. Despite a strong defensive team, the Nailers are just 7-6-1 at home this season with only 45 goals-scored (7th-fewest in the ECHL). First-year forward Chris Barton ranks 11th in the ECHL in overall scoring (28 points) and is third among rookies. Patrick Killeen has been Wheeling's go-to-guy between the pipes, earning a 10-8-1-1 record with a 2.86 goals-against average. Last season, Killeen went 3-2 against the Cyclones.

About Wednesday Night vs. Greenville: Joel Champagne enjoyed a three point night while three others had two point games as the Cyclones cruised past the Road Warriors by a 6-3 final score in front of 3,030 at U.S. Bank Arena. It once again extended Cincinnati's winning streak to six games.

Goin' Streaking: With another victory on Wednesday, the Cyclones have now won six consecutive games. It is tied for the longest active winning streak in the ECHL and is the fourth-longest streak since the Cyclones returned to league-play in 2006.

Award-Worthy: Cincinnati forward Anthony Luciani wrapped up another solid month for the Cyclones. He posted 4 goals and 7 assists in 8 games with a pair of game-winning goals. Yesterday, he was recognized for his efforts by being named ECHL Rookie of the Month. He currently ranks sixth among all first-year players in overall scoring (23 points) and leads all rookies with five power play goals.

Cranking Up the Offense: As Jarrod Skalde's team approaches the season's halfway point, they are still among the league's top offensive teams. Through 26 games they are averaging 3.46 goal-scored per game, which ranks tied for third-most in the ECHL.

SEASON SERIES (6 Meetings - 6 Remaining)

Jan. 6 Cincinnati at Wheeling 7:35pm EST

Jan. 14 Wheeling at Cincinnati 7:30pm EST

Jan. 15 Cincinnati at Wheeling 7:35pm EST

Mar. 3 Wheeling at Cincinnati 7:30pm EST

Mar. 23 Cincinnati at Wheeling 7:35pm EDT

Mar. 24 Wheeling at Cincinnati 7:30pm EDT

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