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Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati Vs. Toledo

February 1, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


CINCINNATI CYCLONES (18-14-0-6)

vs.

TOLEDO WALLEYE (17-22-1-2)

DATE: Wednesday, February 1, 2012

TIME: 7:30pm ET

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

RADIO: None

WEBCAST: CyclonesHockey.com (America One)

NHL AFFILIATES

Cincinnati Cyclones: Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators

Toledo Walleye: Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks

NEXT HOME GAME (after tonight)

Friday, February 3 - 7:30pm vs. South Carolina Stingrays

TWISTER'S BIRTHDAY PARTY - The first 2,000 fans ages 2-12 will receive a Twister Plush Doll!

TONIGHT'S MATCHUP: Tonight the Cyclones kick off a five-game homestand as the month of February begins with battle against the struggling Toledo Walleye. The Clones have won four of the six meetings with their I-75 rivals including a pair of victories at U.S. Bank Arena. Since 2006, Cincinnati has a 23-22-1-1 record against Toledo.

TONIGHT'S PROMOTION: Wet Wednesday - Fans ages 21+ can purchase $1 PBR and Miller High Life all night long! Plus, a pre-game "Pucks N Pinot" Wine Tasting Event is also available for purchase!

SCOUTING THE WALLEYE: Nick Vitucci's club has lost two straight games and currently dwells in the basement of the North Division standings with a record of 17-22-1-2. Toledo has found it difficult to light the lamp in 2011-12, scoring just 116 goals this year (2.8 per game) - which ranks third-worst in the ECHL. Walleye captain Kyle Rogers is the team's leader offensively, posting 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in 42 games. Meanwhile, rookie Joey Martin ranks tied for ninth among all ECHL first-year players with 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 33 games. Rob Nolan has taken the reins in goal for the Walleye since being acquired from Chicago. In total, Nolan has amassed a 9-11-2 record with a 3.18 goals-against average.

About Sunday Afternoon in Chicago: The Express erased a two-goal deficit and rallied to beat the Cyclones in a shootout by a 3-2 final score in front of 2,131 at Sears Centre. Mike Pelech and Matt Sisca both scored goals for Cincinnati in a losing effort.

Feeling February Love: Historically, the Cyclones have been extremely successful in the month of February. Over the past there seasons, the Cyclones have compiled a 22-12-4 record in "Cupid's Month." Their best February record ever came in 2009-10 when they went a staggering 9-2-2. This February, Cincinnati will play 17 games in 29 days - their busiest one ever.

No Need for Nail Clippers: The Cyclones have found themselves in closely-contested battles all season long. Nearly 66 percent of their games have been decided by two-goals or less, including eight of their last ten games. In such situations this year, the Clones are 10-9-0-6.

Four Is a Lucky Number: The Cyclones have been nearly perfect when eclipsing four-goals per game...amassing a 10-1-0 record in such situations. Similarly, when holding their opponents to less than four goals, Cincy is 14-6-0-2.

SEASON SERIES (13 Meetings - 7 Remaining)

Nov. 15 Toledo 2 at Cincinnati 4 Final

Nov. 20 Cincinnati 3 at Toledo 6 Final

Nov. 25 Cincinnati 2 at Toledo 3 Final

Dec. 9 Cincinnati 4 at Toledo 3 Final

Dec. 10 Toledo 2 at Cincinnati 3 Final

Dec. 30 Cincinnati 3 at Toledo 0 Final

Feb. 1 Toledo at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EST

Feb. 8 Toledo at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EST

Feb. 11 Cincinnati at Toledo 7:00 pm EST

Feb. 12 Cincinnati at Toledo 4:00 pm EST

Feb. 26 Cincinnati at Toledo 4:00 pm EST

Mar. 4 Cincinnati at Toledo 5:30 pm EST

Mar. 30 Toledo at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EDT




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