ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati vs. Utah

December 3, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Cincinnati Cyclones (7-6-0-2)

vs.

Utah Grizzlies (7-7-2-2)

DATE: Wednesday, December 3, 2014

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

Utah Grizzlies: Anaheim Ducks

NEXT HOME GAME (After Tonight)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 - 7:30pm vs. FORT WAYNE

KIDS T-SHIRT NIGHT

Tonight's Matchup: For the first time since the 2010-11 season, the Cyclones will welcome in a Western Conference opponent to U.S. Bank Arena for a regular season game. All-time (since 2006) against the "West," Cincinnati has accumulated a stellar 15-3-1 record.

Scouting the Grizzlies: Tim Branham's club escaped with a 4-3 shootout win on Monday night against Idaho before heading East and now ranks 3rd in the Pacific Division, just four points back of three different teams. Tonight will be a reunion of sorts for several Grizzlies players; Mike Pelech, Mathieu Aubin, Barry Almeida, and Joe Howe are all returning to the Queen City as visitors. Vinny Scarsella also saw some time in Cyclones Training Camp a couple of years back as well. Pelech currently leads the team in points, with 14 in 18 games while Almeida and Scarsella rank tied for second with 13 points apiece. Howe, who picked up the win on Monday in net, is now 1-1-0-2 with a 3.07 goals-against average for the Grizzlies. With their other net minders currently in the AHL, Utah has added Brandon Maxwell to the roster; so far this season, he has earned a 1-0 record with a 2.77 GAA.

Balanced Attack: The Cyclones have relied on the entire roster to generate points this season. All but three players on the active roster have put their name on the scoresheet at least once during the 2014-15 campaign.

Milestone Watch: Cyclones goaltender, and last year's Kelly Cup Playoffs MVP Rob Madore has approached a personal milestone. Tonight, the third-year pro will play in his 100th professional game. Since turning pro, the University of Vermont alum has posted a 46-37-8 and a 2.96 goals-against average.

Season Series at a Glance (1 game - 1 home, 0 away):

Dec 3 Utah at Cincinnati 7:30pm EST

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