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Cyclones Win Fifth Straight by Clipping Wings, 3-2

March 1, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


KALAMAZOO, Michigan - The Cincinnati Cyclones (36-17-4-2) enjoyed another night of superb defense as they defeated the Kalamazoo Wings (28-24-4-1) by a 3-2 final score in front of 2,863 at Wings Stadium on Friday night. Dan Eves collected his third game-winning goal of the year as the Cyclones pulled into a tie for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

Cincinnati drew first blood at 15:29 when Matt Smyth dangled past a defender in the Kalamazoo slot and sniped a shot past Joel Martin (L, 39 saves, 25-21-4-1) to make it 1-0. And thanks to 14 opening period saves from Michael Houser (W, 37 saves, 12-5-0) at the other end of the ice, the Cyclones took the one-goal cushion into the first intermission.

The Wings used a flurry of power play chances to even things up early in the second period. On their fourth man-advantage chance of the game, Nick Sirota's wrist shot from just inside the Cyclones blue line beat Houser past the glove at the 5:55 mark. However, back-to-back goals by Jack MacLellan and Dan Eves at 11:58 and 15:04 respectively gave Cincinnati a 3-1 edge through 40 minutes.

Kalamazoo again pulled close as, at the 5:36 mark of the third, Yann Sauve snuck into the Cincinnati slot and directed home his fifth goal of the year to make it a 3-2 game. Once again, though, the Cyclones defense stood tall in their own zone. Houser collected a total of nine saves in the third stanza and helped preserved the one-goal victory - the rookie goalie's fifth straight.

The Cyclones Radio Network Stars of the Game are as follows:

First Star: Dan Eves (Game winning goal, assist for Cincinnati)

Second Star: Yann Sauve (1 goal for Kalamazoo)

Third Star: Taylor Aronson (3 assists for Cincinnati)

The Cyclones will return to the ice at U.S. Bank Arena TOMORROW when they host the Kalamazoo Wings at 7:30pm! The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a Puckchop Bobblehead courtesy of The Plastic Surgery Group. Call 513.421.PUCK or visit CyclonesHockey.com to reserve your seats! Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the season on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).

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