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Cyclones Slay Gladiators, 6-3

March 16, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


GWINNETT, Georgia - Cyclones captain Mathieu Aubin registered his second professional hat trick to help the Cincinnati Cyclones (30-24-2-7) defeated the Gwinnett Gladiators (37-18-7-4) by a 6-3 final score in front of 6,054 at Gwinnett Center on Friday night.

The Cyclones raced out to a 2-0 lead early in the opening period as Jonathan Hazen and Mathieu Aubin buried goals at 5:52 and 7:11 respectively. Gwinnett responded, though, when Tyler Murovich beat Cincinnati goalie Chet Pickard (W, 28 saves, 13-11-0-2) with a high wrist shot at 13:46 - making it a 2-1 game. However, the Cyclones would cash in on a power play just before the intermission as Anthony Luciani banged a rebound past Gwinnett goaltender Ryan Zapolski (L, 21 saves, 8-3-0-1) to give Cincinnati a 3-1 edge after 20 minutes.

Cincinnati extended their cushion to 4-1 at the 7:29 mark of the middle frame as rookie Matt Carter sent a low wrist shot past the right pad of Zapolski. Gwinnett answered back with a goal of its own at 16:40 when Dallas Jackson blasted in his eighth of the season, making it 4-2 Cyclones at the second intermission.

Just 1:09 into the final frame, Aubin rocketed a one-timer from the slot between the legs of Zapolski, giving his team a commanding 5-2 lead. The Gladiators would once again pull within a pair of goals as, at the 9:02 mark, Jacob Drewiske lit the lamp by ringing a shot off the left post and in. But in the final minutes, as Gwinnett pulled its goalie, Aubin lofted a puck from within his own zone into the empty net for a hat trick and a 6-3 Cyclones lead at 19:17. Cincinnati went on to win by the same score. Aubin became the second Cyclone to register a three-goal game this season and gave him two as a professional.

With the season series against Gwinnett complete, the Cyclones will now travel back to South Carolina to visit the Stingrays tomorrow night at 7:05pm. Fans can hear all the action of the game on the Cyclones Radio Network (1050-AM, America One) beginning at 6:50pm.

The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena on Wednesday, March 21 when they welcome in the Chicago Express at 7:30pm. It will be the final Wet Wednesday of the season, featuring $1 PBR and Miller High Life. In addition, a pre-game Pucks N Pinot wine tasting event will be 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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