
Cyclones Weekly
February 29, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release
LAST WEEK RECAP:
Saturday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (29-20-3-3) fell to the Indy Fuel, 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday night, in front of a record crowd of 16,529 at U.S. Bank Arena. Forward Colin Mulvey scored both goals in regulation for the Cyclones, who have points in 10 of the last 12 games. The Cyclones outshot Indy, 33-30, including 15-8 in the third period and overtime.
Friday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (29-20-3-2) extended their winning streak to four games, with a 3-0 shutout win over the Tulsa Oilers on Friday night. Forwards Zach Budish, Colin Mulvey, and Andrew Yogan scored the goals for the Cyclones, while goaltender Andy Iles stopped all 27 shots he faced for his second shutout as a Cyclone.
Wednesday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (28-20-3-2) picked up a 5-2 win over the Atlanta Gladiators on Wednesday night. Forward Joe Pendenza potted a pair of goals, while forwards Branden Gracel, Christiaan Minella, and Jack Downing netted lone tallies for Cincinnati. The Cyclones were outshot, 27-23 on the evening, with goaltender Andy Iles stopping 25 to collect his tenth win as a Cyclone.
Tuesday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (27-20-3-2) collected a 5-2 win over the Evansville IceMen on Tuesday night. Defenseman Garrett Noonan notched a pair of goals, while forwards Joe Pendenza, Branden Gracel, and Tommy Mele chipped in lone tallies for the Cyclones, who earn their tenth home win in a row over the Evansville IceMen. Cincinnati outshot the IceMen, 25-28 on the night, with goaltender Andy Iles turning aside 16 to earn the win.
Where the Cyclones Stand:
Cincinnati currently sits in second place in the ECHL's Midwest Division, with a record of 29-20-3-3. At 64 points, the Cyclones are just three points back of the Division-leading Ft. Wayne Komets (67), and are now eight points ahead of the Indy Fuel in third (56). Cincinnati is tied with the Utah Grizzlies for the fifth playoff spot in the Western Conference, and are three points up on the Tulsa Oilers, who are in seventh.
ECHL Stories from February 29, 2016
- Aces Acquire Defenseman Brandon Martell from Wichita - Alaska Aces
- Overtime Thriller Caps off Six-Point Trip for Wings - Kalamazoo Wings
- Monarchs Announce Roster Moves - Manchester Monarchs
- Radio Recon's Ready to Go Tall - Reading Royals
- Steelheads Host St. Luke's "Pink in the Rink" Jersey Auction this Weekend - Idaho Steelheads
- Baier Inks PTO with Stockton Heat, Harvey Retires - Orlando Solar Bears
- O'Donoghue and Melindy Traded - Rapid City Rush
- Mallards Weekly Update - Quad City Mallards
- ECHL Transactions - February 29 - ECHL
- Swamp Rabbits to Host Business Power Play Presented by South State Bank - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Stingrays Weekly News and Notes - South Carolina Stingrays
- Thunder Weekly - Wichita Thunder
- Baker Returns to Mallards from Manitoba - Quad City Mallards
- Cyclones Weekly - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Jackals Weekly - Elmira Jackals
- And the Winner is... Your Kelly Cup Champions - Allen Americans
- Eagles open four-point lead for final Western Conference playoff spot - ECHL
- Rush Look Ahead To Trio Of Promo Nights This Weekend - Rapid City Rush
- Ty Rimmer Returns to Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- Cincinnati Welcomes Second-Largest Crowd in ECHL History - ECHL
- Indy Fuel Weekly - Indy Fuel
- Komets Head West; Week 20 Yields Four Points - Fort Wayne Komets
- Wheeling Nailers Weekly Report - Wheeling Nailers
- Swamp Rabbits Receive Hart and Dodero from AHL Syracuse - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Monarchs Weekly Preview - Manchester Monarchs
- Only 24 Seats Remain on Season Ticket Holder Trip - Wheeling Nailers
- ECHL Today - February 29 - ECHL
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