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Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati vs. Wheeling

November 27, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


CINCINNATI CYCLONES (10-5-0-0)

vs.

WHEELING NAILERS (8-5-0-2)

DATE: Wednesday, November 27, 2013

TIME: 7:30pm ET

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

BROADCAST: CyclonesHockey.com (America One), Cyclones Mobile App

NHL AFFILIATES

Cincinnati Cyclones: Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators

Wheeling Nailers: Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens

NEXT HOME GAME (After Tonight)

Friday, December 6 - 7:30pm vs. Wheeling

PUCKS N PUPS / WIENER DOG RACES

TONIGHT'S MATCHUP: The Cyclones kick off a four-game trek through the Atlantic Division tonight as they welcome in the Wheeling Nailers for the second time in four days. Wheeling took Sunday afternoon's battle by a 4-2 final score to even the season series at one. Since the Nailers moved to the Atlantic Division, though, the Clones have dominated the series - going 10-2-0-1 dating back to the 2011-12 season.

TODAY'S PROMOTION: WET WEDNESDAY / MOVEMBER MUSTACHE PARTY - Fans 21+ can enjoy $1 PBR and Miller High Life! Plus, we'll be celebrating Movember with prizes awarded to the best mustaches!

SCOUTING THE NAILERS: Clark Donatelli's club has pulled into a tie with Reading for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, owning an 8-5-0-2 record and 18 points. Zack Torquato leads the Nailers and ranks sixth in the ECHL in scoring with 17 points (5 goals, 12 assists) in 15 games - including a pair of lamp lighters on Sunday. Carter Rowney, who has a pair of assists against the Clones this year, ranks second on the team with 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists) in 15 contests. Mike Condon has been between the pipes for both of the games against Cincinnati and now owns an overall record of 6-3-0-1 with a 2.28 goals-against average. His 301 saves are third most of any backstop in the ECHL.

About Sunday Afternoon vs. Wheeling: Zack Torquato scored twice as the Cyclones fell to the Nailers in their second meeting of the season by a 4-2 final score in front of 1,623 at U.S. Bank Arena. Netminder Mike Condon turned aside 27 of the 29 shots he faced while his team excelled on special teams, successfully killing seven penalties and scoring a short-handed goal in the tilt.

Cyclones Century Club: Several players are closing in on 100 games with Cincinnati. Taylor Aronson and David MacDonald need just nine games to reach the century mark while Anthony Luciani is just four games away. Between the three of them, they've amassed 143 points in a Cyclones jersey.

Clicking Offensively: Cincy has maintained one of the hottest offenses during the first month of the season. They are averaging 3.6 goals per game, which ranks third among all ECHL teams. Their 30.93 shots per game average is seventh best.

REGULAR SEASON SERIES (6 HOME, 6 AWAY - 10 REMAINING)

Oct. 19 Wheeling 2 at Cincinnati 4 Final

Nov. 24 Wheeling 4 at Cincinnati 2 Final

Nov. 27 Wheeling at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EST

Dec. 1 Cincinnati at Wheeling 3:00 pm EST

Dec. 7 Cincinnati at Wheeling 7:00 pm EST

Jan. 9 Cincinnati at Wheeling 7:00 pm EST

Jan. 25 Wheeling at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EST

Jan. 26 Cincinnati at Wheeling 3:00 pm EST

Mar. 2 Cincinnati at Wheeling 3:00 pm EST

Mar. 15 Cincinnati at Wheeling 7:00 pm EDT

Apr. 11 Wheeling at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EDT

Apr. 12 Wheeling at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EDT

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