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Cyclones Prevail in Wild 3-2 OT Win Over Kalamazoo

January 27, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
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KALAMAZOO, Michigan - Taylor Aronson's power play goal at the 2:34 mark of overtime sealed a wild 3-2 victory for the Cincinnati Cyclones (18-13-0-5) over the Kalamazoo Wings (22-14-2-2) in front of 3,572 at Wings Stadium on Friday night. Despite outshooting the Wings 15-7 in the opening period, the Cyclones were unable to beat Kalamazoo net minder Maxime Clermont (L, 42 saves, 7-9-1-1) and the teams were scoreless through 20 minutes of play.

The Cyclones broke the deadlock 12:14 into the second period as David Leaderer slammed in a rebound following Matt Sisca's wraparound try, making it 1-0. And thanks to 11 middle frame saves by Cincinnati goalie Chet Pickard (W, 28 saves, 8-9-0-1), the Cyclones held the one-goal edge at the second intermission.

Just a few seconds after a Kalamazoo power play expired midway through the third stanza, Brent Clarke picked up a turnover at the Cincinnati blue line and blasted it through Pickard for the game-tying goal at 11:45. Then, inside the final minute, Brian Haczyk dangled past a Cincinnati defender and lifted a shot over Pickard's shoulder to give the Wings a 2-1 lead. In thrilling fashion, the Cyclones pulled even with the extra attacker at the 19:43 mark as Mathieu Aubin buried a rebound - making it 2-2 at the end of regulation.

In the extra session, the Wings were whistled for a too-many-men on the ice penalty just 1:20 in, giving the Cyclones another power play opportunity. They made Kalamazoo pay; Chris Cahill fed Taylor Aronson at the Kalamazoo blue line, who then cannoned in his second lamp-lighter of the season at 2:34 to give Cincinnati a 3-2 win. It was the eighth come-from-behind triumph this season for Jarrod Skalde's team.

"I thought we played very well all game long," said Cyclones Head Coach Jarrod Skalde. "It was definitely dejecting to see [Kalamazoo] get the lead but we came back and got a break with a four-on-three in overtime. We deserved to win that game, it was a heck of a comeback. Chet Pickard was sensational tonight as well and was well-deserving of the win."

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

First Star: Taylor Aronson (Game-winning goal for Cincinnati)

Second Star: Brian Haczyk (1 goal for Kalamazoo)

Third Star: Mathieu Aubin (1 goal, 1 assist for Cincinnati)

The Cyclones will return to Chicago and resume their series with the Express tomorrow night at Sears Centre beginning at 8:30pm ET. Fans can hear all the action on the Cyclones Radio Network (1050-AM, America One) starting at 8:15pm ET.

The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena on Wednesday, February 1 as they welcome in the Toledo Walleye at 7:30pm. It will be another Wet Wednesday, where fans 21 and up can enjoy $1 PBR and Miller High Life! In addition, there will be another "Pucks N Pinot" pre game wine tasting event available for purchase. 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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Cyclones Prevail in Wild 3-2 OT Win Over Kalamazoo

Taylor Aronson nets game winning strike in extra session to pull Cincinnati into second place tie

KALAMAZOO, Michigan - Taylor Aronson's power play goal at the 2:34 mark of overtime sealed a wild 3-2 victory for the Cincinnati Cyclones (18-13-0-5) over the Kalamazoo Wings (22-14-2-2) in front of 3,572 at Wings Stadium on Friday night. Despite outshooting the Wings 15-7 in the opening period, the Cyclones were unable to beat Kalamazoo net minder Maxime Clermont (L, 42 saves, 7-9-1-1) and the teams were scoreless through 20 minutes of play.

The Cyclones broke the deadlock 12:14 into the second period as David Leaderer slammed in a rebound following Matt Sisca's wraparound try, making it 1-0. And thanks to 11 middle frame saves by Cincinnati goalie Chet Pickard (W, 28 saves, 8-9-0-1), the Cyclones held the one-goal edge at the second intermission.

Just a few seconds after a Kalamazoo power play expired midway through the third stanza, Brent Clarke picked up a turnover at the Cincinnati blue line and blasted it through Pickard for the game-tying goal at 11:45. Then, inside the final minute, Brian Haczyk dangled past a Cincinnati defender and lifted a shot over Pickard's shoulder to give the Wings a 2-1 lead. In thrilling fashion, the Cyclones pulled even with the extra attacker at the 19:43 mark as Mathieu Aubin buried a rebound - making it 2-2 at the end of regulation.

In the extra session, the Wings were whistled for a too-many-men on the ice penalty just 1:20 in, giving the Cyclones another power play opportunity. They made Kalamazoo pay; Chris Cahill fed Taylor Aronson at the Kalamazoo blue line, who then cannoned in his second lamp-lighter of the season at 2:34 to give Cincinnati a 3-2 win. It was the eighth come-from-behind triumph this season for Jarrod Skalde's team.

"I thought we played very well all game long," said Cyclones Head Coach Jarrod Skalde. "It was definitely dejecting to see [Kalamazoo] get the lead but we came back and got a break with a four-on-three in overtime. We deserved to win that game, it was a heck of a comeback. Chet Pickard was sensational tonight as well and was well-deserving of the win."

The Cyclones will return to Chicago and resume their series with the Express tomorrow night at Sears Centre beginning at 8:30pm ET. Fans can hear all the action on the Cyclones Radio Network (1050-AM, America One) starting at 8:15pm ET.

The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena on Wednesday, February 1 as they welcome in the Toledo Walleye at 7:30pm. It will be another Wet Wednesday, where fans 21 and up can enjoy $1 PBR and Miller High Life! In addition, there will be another "Pucks N Pinot" pre game wine tasting event available for purchase. 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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