ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Cyclones Rout IceMen, 7-0

Published on November 1, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


EVANSVILLE, Indiana - Wade Megan's three-point night and Rob Madore's first shutout of the season highlighted a Cincinnati Cyclones (5-0-0-0) 7-0 win over the Evansville IceMen (3-1-0-0) in front of 4,356 at the Ford Center on Friday night.

The Cyclones exploded for three goals in the span of 4:54 midway through the opening period to grab a commanding lead. Wade Megan extended his point streak to a league-leading five games by notching a his third goal of 2013-14, followed by Brett Wysopal's second lamp lighter of the season, and then Barry Almeida added a power play goal at the 11:56. John McFarland potted another Cincinnati goal at 16:22 to give the Cyclones a 4-0 edge through 20 minutes.

Cyclones rookie Vinny Saponari collected his first professional goal at 16:32 of the middle stanza, as he beat Allen York (L, 22 saves, 0-1-0-0) with a backhanded wrist shot that extended the already extensive lead to 5-0. And thanks to 12 more saves from Cincinnati goalie Rob Madore (W, 26 saves, 4-0-0-0) in the frame, the Cyclones held the five-goal lead at the second intermission.

Megan would again light the lamp as he redirected another point shot from Wysopal through York's legs at 2:01 of the third period. Then, at 9:19, Paul Crowder capped off the scoring with this third goal of the season to make it 7-0. And with Madore coming up with a few saves in the final minutes, he preserved his first shutout as a Cyclone.

After an off day on Saturday, the Cyclones will close out their weekend with a Sunday matinee against the Kalamazoo Wings. Fans can hear all the action of the game on the Cyclones Radio Network (CyclonesHockey.com, America One, Cyclones Mobile App) beginning at 2:30pm ET and watch live at Game Time Sports Bar and Grill.

The Cyclones will return to the ice at U.S. Bank Arena on Saturday, November 9 when they play host to the Fort Wayne Komets at 7:30pm. The game will also be the first Kids Eat FREE night of the year, with fans ages 2-12 receiving a FREE meal courtesy of John Morrell. Tickets are on sale now! Call 513.421.PUCK or visit CyclonesHockey.com to secure your seats. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the season on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).

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