
Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati vs. Reading
February 11, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release
Cincinnati Cyclones (21-19-0-4)
vs.
Reading Royals (32-13-1-1)
DATE: Wednesday, February 11, 2015
TIME: 7:30pm ET
SITE: U.S. Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH
BROADCAST: Cyclones Radio Network, ECHL.TV
NHL AFFILIATES
Cincinnati Cyclones: Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators
Reading Royals: Philadelphia Flyers
NEXT HOME GAME (After Tonight)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 - 7:30pm vs. INDY
CYCLONES BLANKET GIVEAWAY / $1 HOT DOGS
Tonight's Matchup: Tonight the Cyclones open up a busy four-game in five day stretch by welcoming the Reading Royals to Downtown Cincinnati. The Royals earned a win in their first of three match-ups with the Clones this season, however, Cincy has earned a 35-20-5-4 all-time record against their non-division foes.
Tonight's Promotion: Wet Wednesday / Halfway to Halloween - Fans 21+ can enjoy $1 beers, plus, we encourage all fans to dress up in their best Halloween attire!
Scouting the Royals: Larry Courville's club is currently the hottest team in the ECHL with wins in 11 consecutive games. Thanks to their lengthy streak, the Royals are now atop the East Division with 66 points. Pat Mullane ranks atop Reading's scoring list and seventh in the ECHL with 48 points (17g, 31a) in 47 games. Olivier Labelle, who has notched points in seven of his last ten games, is second on the team with 41 tallies (17g, 24a) in 47 contests. Miami University alum Connor Knapp has led the way in net for Reading this season, amassing a 16-7-0 record with a 2.85 goals-against average. Fellow netminder Kenny Reiter, meanwhile, has won his only 2014-15 ECHL appearance with a goals-against average of 3.00.
Last Time Out: Stephan Vigier scored twice in an incredible three-goal third-period rally for the Cyclones, who defeated the Nailers by a 4-3 final score in front of 3,829 at WesBanco Arena. It was the first time this season that the Cyclones rallied from a two-goal deficit to win a game.
Shooting Gallery: Cyclones leading scorer Josh Shalla continues to rank among the league's best in shots on goal. So far this season, the Nashville Predators prospect ranks fifth in the ECHL with 155 shots. Shalla has earned 16 goals and 31 assists.
Spreading the Wealth: Unlike some teams around the ECHL, the Cyclones have been an offense-by-committee this year. 13 different players have registered a game-winning goal. Stephan Vigier leads the club in this category with three such lamplighters.
Season Series at a Glance (3 games - 3 home, 0 away - 2 remaining):
Cincinnati's 2014-15 Record vs. Reading: 0-1-0-0
Jan 31 Reading 5 at Cincinnati 1 Final
Feb 11 Reading at Cincinnati 7:30pm EST
Feb 21 Reading at Cincinnati 7:30pm EST
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