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Published on March 5, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


THIS PAST WEEK:

About Sunday Afternoon in Toledo: Behind three shootout saves from Chet Pickard, the Cyclones knocked off the Walleye by a 4-3 final score in front of 6,569 at Huntington Center. It was Cincinnati's first win in Toledo since December 9, 2011 and pulled them within three points of division-leading Kalamazoo.

About Saturday Night vs. Wheeling: The Cyclones enjoyed a three-goal outburst to start the third period and knocked off the Nailers by a 7-5 final score in front of 6,891 at U.S. Bank Arena. It was the third-largest crowd to witness a game at 100 Broadway this season and 16th largest in regular season franchise history.

About Thursday Night vs. Chicago: For the 15th time this season, the Cyclones managed to mount a comeback by rattling off three unanswered third period goals to defeat the Express by a 4-2 final score in front of 2,013 at U.S. Bank Arena.

About Tuesday Night vs. Greenville: Jason Wilson's third period goal broke a 1-1 tie and lifted the Road Warriors over the Cyclones by a 2-1 final score in front of 2.022 at U.S. Bank Arena. Anthony Luciani score the lone goal of the night for Cincinnati.

SHOTS FROM THE POINT:

Warm Up the Bus: This week the Cyclones will kick off a lengthy road trip, as they play their next seven games away from U.S Bank Arena. On Wednesday morning, the Clones will have another crucial game against the Kalamazoo Wings before heading south to kick off a trip to Gwinnett, South Carolina and Greenville.

Looking North: With a victory on Sunday in Toledo, the Cyclones are as close as ever to catching the Kalamazoo Wings in the North Division standings. Coming into the week, Cincinnati trails the Wings by just three points with a game in hand. Nick Bootland's club has spent 126 days in the division lead this season.

Eastern Conference Playoff Race: The top eight teams at season's end earn a Kelly Cup Playoff bid.

TEAM -- RECORD -- POINTS

1. Gwinnett* -- 33-17-7-4 -- 77

2. Elmira* -- 36-21-2-2 -- 76

3. Kalamazoo* -- 31-21-2-5 -- 69

4. Greenville -- 36-20-2-2 -- 76

5. Wheeling -- 33-20-3-3 -- 72

6. South Carolina -- 32-23-4-1 -- 69

7. CYCLONES -- 29-21-1-7 -- 66

8. Florida -- 29-23-2-5 -- 65

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9. Chicago -- 26-22-6-34 -- 62

10. Reading -- 27-26-3-4 -- 61

11. Toledo -- 26-28-2-3 -- 57

12. Trenton -- 19-32-3-5 -- 46

200 Club: On Sunday, Cincinnati forward Dan Eves played in his 200th professional game, registering a two-point night (1 goal, 1 assist) as he helped the Cyclones beat the Walleye. He has been the hottest offensive player for Cincinnati of late, registering goals in 12 of his last 19 games and has registered a career-high seven multi-point games. Since February 1, Eves has notched 21 points.

Coors Light Jarrod Skalde Show TONIGHT: Join us tonight for another edition of the Coors Light Jarrod Skalde Show at Gameworks in Newport on the Levee from 7pm-8pm! The Head Coach joins Voice of the Cyclones Nick Brunker to chat about the upcoming week in Puckopolis and answer questions from fans!

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, March 21 Wet Wednesday / Pucks N Pinot / Singles Night - 7:30pm: Fans 21+ can enjoy $1 PBR and Miller High Life. Plus a pre game wine tasting event will be available for purchase. And, for the first time ever, the Cyclones will host a "Singles Night" at U.S. Bank Arena!

Saturday, March 24 Kids Eat FREE Night - 7:30pm Fans ages 2-12 will receive a FREE meal courtesy of John Morrell.

Friday, March 30 Kids Jersey T-Shirt Night / Cincinnati's Largest Fish Fry - 7:30pm The first 1,500 kids ages 2-12 will receive a Cyclones Jersey T-Shirt courtesy of Plastic Surgery Group. Plus, the Cyclones will host Cincinnati's Largest Fish Fry on the concourse outside of U.S. Bank Arena prior to the game!

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