ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Cyclones Have Deitsch Recalled, Gray Traded

Published on March 7, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL have had center Jason Deitsch called up to the American Hockey League's (AHL) Wilkes Barre-Scranton Penguins. Deitsch is expected to be in the lineup for the Penguins tonight at Norfolk.

Deitsch, 26, leads the Cyclones in scoring with 57 points (23 goals and 34 assists). It is his first trip to the AHL in his two-year pro career. The first Cincinnati born player to play for the Cyclones, Deitsch was a member of the Colonial Cup champion Kalamazoo K-Wings of the United Hockey League (UHL) last season. Jason is the eleventh member of the squad to earn a trip to the American Hockey League this season.

"We are pleased for Jason Deitsch," Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. "Jason has earned the opportunity to display his talent at the next level."

In other Cyclones news on trade deadline day, goaltender Ben Gray was traded to the Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) in exchange for considerations. Gray, 24, appeared in three games, posting a 2-1 record with a 3.67 goals against average and a .901 save percentage.

"We wish Ben Gray the best of luck," Head Coach Chuck Weber added. "He was behind two guys who are going to carry us the rest of the way. In Utah, he will have an opportunity to play and develop."

The Cyclones are next in action on Friday, March 9, vs. Dayton for a 7:30pm tilt. The Cyclones will begin the evening as the leaders of the North Division. Cincinnati moved into a share of the top spot on Dec. 23 and has not been moved from first place since (that will be 76 days in a row for those of you following along when Friday arrives).

Tickets for all Cyclones home games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

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