ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Cyclones Game Preview: Cincinnati Vs. South Carolina

Published on January 28, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


DATE: Friday, January 28, 2011

TIME: 7:30pm

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

RADIO: MAX-FM (99.5 FM)

WEBCAST: CyclonesHockey.com (American One)

NHL AFFILIATES

Cincinnati Cyclones: Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators

South Carolina Stingrays: Washington Capitals

NEXT HOME GAME

Sunday, January 30 vs. South Carolina - 2:00pm

$1 Donatos Pizza Slices

TONIGHT'S MATCHUP: After enjoying the four-day All-Star Break, Cincinnati returns to the ice at U.S. Bank Arena tonight as they welcome in the South Carolina Stingrays for the opener of three consecutive meetings. The two teams last met in early April during the American Conference Quarterfinals when Cincinnati knocked off the Stingrays three games to two. Over the last five years, the Cyclones own a 10-6-2 record, including a 5-3-0 mark in the Queen City.

TONIGHT'S PROMOTION: Military Appreciation Night presented by the Y. The Cyclones will wear special-edition camouflage jersey's that will be auctioned off after the game. In addition, the first 3,000 fans ages 21 and over will receive a reusable tote bag courtesy of Coors Light.

SCOUTING THE STINGRAYS: South Carolina ranks third in a hotly-contested battle for South Division supremacy. They're playing some of their best hockey of the season over the last ten games, going 8-2-0 in that span including three straight wins. However, their road record is far from superior - they're just 9-9 in 2010-11. The 'Rays have held their opponents to a meager 114 goals, the fourth fewest in the league. This is thanks greatly to the play of goaltender Jared DeMichiel, who has posted a 13-6-0-0 record with an ECHL fifth-best 2.47 goals-against average. Rob Ricci, meanwhile, leads South Carolina with 37 points in 42 games.

2011 CYCLONES CLASSIC: Inspired by the NHL Winter Classic, the Inaugural Cyclones Classic at Fountain Square is an all-day youth pond hockey tournament TOMORROW. In addition to the tourney, Head Coach Jarrod Skalde will lead a hockey skills clinic followed by an exhibition game featuring members of the reigning Kelly Cup Champions. All of the day's activities begin at Noon, while the Cyclones will take the ice at 7:00pm. Visit CyclonesHockey.com for a more detailed list of events.

EARLY BLOOMERS: Of the 19 ECHL teams, Cincinnati has the fourth-most goals scored in the first period this year - netting 43 opening-frame tallies.

DONE DEAL WITH "DAGS": Rookie forward Sam D'Agostino leads the team and is tied for second among ECHL rookies with 3 game-winning goals this season. The 'Clones are 6-0-1 when the Medford, Massachusetts native finds the twine.

SEASON SERIES (6 Meetings - 6 Remaining)

Jan. 28 South Carolina at Cincinnati 7:30 pm EST

Jan. 30 South Carolina at Cincinnati 2:00 pm EST

Feb. 2 South Carolina at Cincinnati 7:30 pm EST

Mar. 9 Cincinnati at South Carolina 7:05 pm EST

Mar. 12 Cincinnati at South Carolina 5:00 pm EST

Mar. 13 Cincinnati at South Carolina 4:00 pm EDT

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