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Cyclones Wallop Nailers, 7-5

March 3, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones (28-21-1-7) enjoyed a three-goal outburst to start the third period and knocked off the Wheeling Nailers (32-20-3-3) by a 7-5 final score in front of 6,891 at U.S. Bank Arena on Saturday night. It was the third-largest crowd to witness a game at 100 Broadway this season and 16th largest in regular season franchise history.

For the 18th time this season, Cincinnati opened the scoring as Anthony Luciani blasted in a one-timer past Nailers goaltender Peter Delmas (L, 27 saves, 15-9-1-1) at 8:01, making it 1-0. However, Wheeling answered back with a power play goal from former Cyclone Christiaan Minella at 13:08 to knot things at one after 20 minutes of play.

There was an offensive explosion in the middle stanza, as the teams combined for six goals. The Cyclones pulled ahead 2-1 just 41 seconds into the period as Mathieu Aubin sent a wrist shot past Delmas, giving him 200 points in his Cincinnati career. Then, at 3:37, Garrett Wilson lit the lamp for the 16th time this year as he redirected a Maury Edwards slap shot to give his team a two-goal cushion. Wheeling, though, would respond immediately; Zach Hansen and Andrew Hotham potted goals at 4:48 and 9:32 respectively, pulling even with Cincinnati again at 3-3. Not to be outdone, the Cyclones struck again when Taylor Aronson finished off a two-on-one break by burying his sixth of the season at 9:58. Once again, however, the visiting team found the equalizer when Denver Manderson snapped a shot past Cincinnati net minder Brian Foster (W, 23 saves, 12-6-0-1) just 43 seconds later to tie the game at four heading into the second intermission.

The Cyclones jumped ahead for good just 0:36 into the final period when Aubin caught a Mike Pelech pass and directed in his second goal of the night, giving Cincinnati a 5-4 lead. Just 25 seconds later, defenseman Alain Goulet took a wrist shot from the low rim of the circle and beat Delmas up high, making it 6-4 Cyclones. The offense for Cincinnati continued at 5:33 when Aubin fed Eves through the Wheeling goal crease who tipped in his 13th lamp lighter of the year. Wheeling made it a two-goal game again at 7:29 as Ben Farrer beat Foster by poking a loose puck into the net. But, Cincinnati's defense stayed strong in the final minutes and held on for a 7-5 victory.

The Cyclones will now kick off an eight-game road trip beginning tomorrow afternoon in Toledo with a 5:30pm opening face-off. Fans can hear all the action of the tilt on the Cyclones Radio Network (Real Talk 1160, America One) beginning at 5:15pm.

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 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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