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March 7, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


LAST WEEK RECAP:

Saturday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (31-20-3-3) earned a 5-1 win over the Indy Fuel on Saturday night. Forwards Nick Huard, Christiaan Minella, Zach Budish, Seth Ambroz, and Jack Downing scored the goals for the Cyclones, who push their point streak to seven games. It was another stellar outing for Cyclones goaltender Andy Iles, who turned aside 30 of the 31 shots he faced to collect the win.

Friday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (30-20-3-3) picked up a 6-2 win over the Quad City Mallards on Friday night. Defenseman Jonathan Diaby, and forwards Seth Ambroz, Colin Mulvey, Joe Wilson, Tommy Mele and Zach Budish scored the goals for the Cyclones, who earn their ninth win in the last 11 games. Goaltender Andy Iles was stellar in net for the Cyclones, stopping 32 of the 34 shots he faced to collect the win.

Where the Cyclones Stand:

Cincinnati currently sits in second place in the ECHL's Midwest Division, with a record of 31-20-3-3. At 68 points, the Cyclones are just three points back of the Division-leading Ft. Wayne Komets (71), and are now 10 points ahead of the Quad City Mallards in third (58). Cincinnati is in sole possession of the fifth playoff spot in the Western Conference, one point ahead of the Utah Grizzlies, and three points back of the Allen Americans who are in fourth.

Upcoming Schedule:

Friday, March 11: vs Quad City- 7:35pm ET

Saturday, March 12: vs Quad City- 7:35pm ET

Sunday, March 13: AT Indy- 3:35pm ET

News and Notes:

Rolling Along: Cincinnati is currently riding a seven-game point streak (6-0-0-1), and is outscoring their opposition, 31-13, in that time. The Cyclones have won 10 of their last 12 games, and their 16-5-0-1 record since January 17 is tied for the ECHL's best mark in that time.

Sharing is Caring: Eleven different players recorded points in Cincinnati's two wins over the weekend, including seven who enjoyed multipoint efforts. Forward Jack Downing led the way with six points (1g, 5a) while forward Zach Budish netted a pair of goals and two assists. Defenseman Brett Wysopal dished out four assists, while forward Joe Wilson had a goal and two assists, and forward Seth Ambroz netted a pair of goals. Additionally, defenseman Jonathan Diaby and forward Tommy Mele each registered a goal and an assist.

Powerful Man: Forward Nick Huard scored his League-leading 13th power play goal in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Indy Fuel. Huard has been one of Cincinnati's top producers on the man-advantage this season, with 21 of his 40 points (13g, 7a) coming on the power play. The North Bay, ONT, native is currently eighth in League rookie scoring, accounting for 17 goals and 23 assists.

Callin' on Colin: Forward Colin Mulvey has lit the lamp four times over his last four games, and has six points (4g, 2a) in his last six. Since being acquired in a trade from the South Carolina Stingrays, Mulvey has accounted for four goals and three assists in 10 games.

Late Game Heroics: With two goals in the third period of Saturday's 5-1 win over the Indy Fuel, the Cyclones lead the ECHL with 71 goals in the third period, and are outscoring their opponents, 71-49, in the final frame, which is tied for the largest margin in the ECHL. Cincinnati's third period offensive production has especially been showcased in the final 10 minutes of regulation, as the Cyclones are outscoring the opposition, 43-28, in that span.

And Down the Stretch They Come!: Saturday's 5-1 win over Indy marked the 25th time this season that Cincinnati has won a game when leading after two periods. The Cyclones are 25-1-0-0 when leading heading into the third period, and are a perfect 18-0-0-0 at home when leading through 40 minutes.

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