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Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati vs. Elmira

December 27, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


CINCINNATI CYCLONES (17-8-2-0)

vs.

ELMIRA JACKALS (12-13-1-2)

DATE: Thursday, December 27, 2012

TIME: 7:30pm ET

SITE: U.S. Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH

WEBCAST: CyclonesHockey.com (America One)

NHL AFFILIATES

Cincinnati Cyclones: Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators

ELMIRA JACKALS: Ottawa Senators

NEXT HOME GAME (After Tonight)

Saturday, January 5 vs. Fort Wayne Komets - 7:30pm

THROWBACK NIGHT / TEDDY BEAR TOSS

TONIGHT'S MATCHUP: After taking a few days to celebrate the holidays, the Cyclones are back on the ice tonight as they play the first of three games in three nights against a trio of opponents - first up, the Elmira Jackals. Cincinnati took three of a possible four points from Elmira earlier this year and now lead the All-Time Series by a total of 18-12-1-3.

TONIGHT'S PROMOTION: Kids Eat FREE / Stanley Cup Night - Fans ages 2-12 will receive a FREE meal courtesy of Donatos! Plus, all fans ages 2-12 will also receive a Twister Card. And the Stanley Cup will be in the building for fans to see and take pictures!

SCOUTING THE JACKALS: Dwight Mullins' club has fallen into the basement of the Atlantic Division Standings after a strong start to the year. The Jackals are winless in four straight games and sit 16 points back of the leading Reading Royals. Artem Demkov is Elmira's strongest player on offense, posting 28 points (17 goals, 11 assists) in as many games. His goal totals rank tied for third in the ECHL. Dustin Gazely has also been among their most dangerous weapons; last year's Rookie of the Year has 25 points (6 goals, 19 assists) in 22 games. Perhaps indicative of why the Jackals are struggling, though, is the fact that their top three scorers are a combined -31 in the plus/minus category. Former Cyclone Marc Cheverie has suffered the defeat in each of his last three appearances and holds an 8-8-0-1 record in 2012-13 with a 2.56 goals-against average. Maxime Clermont has also seen time between the pipes for Elmira, going 3-5-1-1 with a 3.71 GAA.

Milestones Galore: Cyclones defenseman Brian O'Hanley has been accomplishing several personal milestones of late. He played in his 300th pro game last Wednesday at Fort Wayne. Then, on Saturday, he notched his 100th professional point. He is playing in his 200th game with the Cyclones tonight; he ranks fifth on the club's all time list in that category.

Speaking of Milestones: With his next win, Cyclones goaltender Brian Foster will tie Cedrick Desjardins for the club's all-time lead in wins. The former Kelly Cup Champion earned 40 in a Cincinnati jersey. Foster currently owns 39 "W's." Tonight, he will play in his 67th game with the Clones, tying Desjardins career-total - the 5th most in club history.

SEASON SERIES (4 TOTAL, 2 REMAINING)

Oct. 26 Cincinnati 3 at Elmira 2 Final

Oct. 27 Cincinnati 2 at Elmira 3 Final OT

Dec. 27 Elmira at Cincinnati 7:35pm EST

Jan. 15 Elmira at Cincinnati 7:35pm EST

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