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Cyclones Hook Walleye, 3-2

December 10, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio - Matheiu Aubin extended his point-scoring streak to five games with a goal and an assist while Joe Devin picked up the game-winning tally as the Cincinnati Cyclones (8-7-0-3) defeated the Toledo Walleye (9-12-0-0) by a 3-2 final score in front of 7,723 at U.S. Bank Arena on Saturday night.

Cincinnati raced out to a 1-0 lead as Mathieu Aubin swatted in a rebound for his team-leading eighth goal of the season at 6:25. As the goal light came on, the shower of teddy bears fell from the stands as Cyclones fans threw new and gently-used stuffed animals onto the ice, which were donated to the Cincinnati Police Department. Then, at 15:31, Jeremy Klaver's slap shot from just outside the right circle eluded Walleye net minder Ryan Zapolski (L, 28 saves, 2-1-0) to give the Cyclones a 2-0 lead. Toledo cut their deficit in half at 17:55 when Nick Oslund blasted a shot from just inside the Cincinnati blue line past Cyclones goalie Chet Pickard (W, 29 saves, 5-6-0-1), making it 2-1 after 20 minutes of play.

Joe Devin was the lone goal-scorer in the middle stanza as he sniped a puck past Zapolski's right shoulder at the 7:53 mark, extending the Cyclones cushion to 3-1 at the second intermission.

After a back-and-forth third period with several chances for both teams, Toledo's Bryan Rufenach batted a puck out of mid-air and past Pickard to pull the Walleye within a goal at the 17:01 mark. However, in the final minutes, Cincinnati's defense did not falter as they held on to win by a 3-2 final score.

With another home victory, the Cyclones remain undefeated in regulation at U.S. Bank Arena with a record of 6-0-0-2.

The Cyclones Radio Network Three Stars of the Game are as follows:

First Star: Mathieu Aubin (1 goal, 1 assist for Cincinnati) Second Star: Jeremy Klaver (1 goal for Cincinnati) Third Star: Chet Pickard (Winning goaltender, 29 saves for Cincinnati)

The Cyclones will return U.S. Bank Arena next Tuesday, December 13, as they will play host to the Kalamazoo Wings at 7:30pm. It will be another Big Beer Tuesday, with $2 24-ounce beers flowing all night long! Secure your seats now by calling 513.421.PUCK or log on to CyclonesHockey.com. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the season on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).

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