
Express Sneak Past Cyclones, 4-3
January 20, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Pierre Luc-Faubert's third period goal broke a 3-3 tie and turned out to be the game-winner as the Chicago Express (17-15-4-2) defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones (15-13-0-5) by a 4-3 final score in front of 3,893 at U.S. Bank Arena on Friday night.
Chicago needed only 38 seconds to grab the lead as Scott Witecha received a pass from Chad Painchaud in the Cincinnati slot and buried his third goal of the season, giving the Express a 1-0 edge. The Cyclones pulled even a few minutes later, at the 4:49 mark, when Matt Sisca slammed a rebound past Chicago net minder Peter Mannino (W, 23 saves, 1-1-0-1). But the Express then rattled off another pair of goals to pull ahead by two; Devin DiDiomete slid a puck underneath Cyclones goalie Chet Pickard (L, 22 saves, 6-9-0-1) at the 10:48 mark followed by a power play marker from Chaz Johnson at 15:14 to extend Chicago's lead to 3-1 after 20 minutes.
In a penalty-filled middle frame, the Cyclones penalty kill unit stayed busy; they were forced to kill off a five-minute power play to start off the second period followed by another pair of Chicago man-advantages. After successfully extinguishing all of the infractions, the Cyclones were given a late power play of their own and they made it stand up; Mathieu Aubin blasted home a one-timer at 19:23 to pull his team within a goal at the second intermission.
In the third period, Cincinnati continued to hold the momentum and it paid off when Sisca batted in another rebound left in front of the net after a Justin Vaive shot to knot the score at 3-3. Sisca became the seventh Cyclone this season to register a multi-goal game. However, with less than seven minutes to play, Chicago's Johnson worked a loose puck into the Cincinnati slot and fed Pierre-Luc Faubert who tucked in the go-ahead, and eventual game-winning goal at 13:12. The Cyclones' comeback hopes were given a brief charge as they drew a power play with just over two minutes left in regulation. However, Vaive was later whistled for an infraction of his own, snuffing out the would-be Cincinnati rally.
The same two teams will battle again tomorrow night at U.S. Bank Arena with a 7:30pm opening face-off. It will also be another Kids Eat FREE Night where all fans ages 2-12 will receive a FREE meal courtesy of Donatos, Snack Healthy, and Sunny D! 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).
ECHL Stories from January 20, 2012
- Pitton Sensational as Condors Shutout Utah, 1-0 - Bakersfield Condors
- Ulanski Plays Hero Again in Back-And-Forth Game Against Reign - Colorado Eagles
- Bakersfield Holds off Utah 1-0: Grizzlies Tally 21 Shots in 3rd - Utah Grizzlies
- Pitton Sensational as Condors Shutout Utah, 1-0 - Bakersfield Condors
- Royals Power Back to Beat K-Wings, 4-1 - Reading Royals
- Gazley's Late Goal Lifts Jackals Over Titans, 4-3 - Elmira Jackals
- Gladiators Beat Everblades 4-3 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Express Sneak Past Cyclones, 4-3 - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Faubert's Game-Winner Boosts Chicago to 4-3 Win - Chicago Express
- Nailers Earn First Shutout of Season - Wheeling Nailers
- Titans Drop Another Tough Decision in Elmira - Trenton Titans
- Stingrays Bounce Road Warriors 4-1 - South Carolina Stingrays
- Kalamazoo Loses to Reading 4-1 - Kalamazoo Wings
- Road Warriors Stung By South Carolina - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Gladiators Sign Goaltender Nick Eno - Atlanta Gladiators
- Game Preview: Stockton Thunder Vs. Las Vegas Wranglers - Stockton Thunder
- Condors C Robby Dee Loaned to Abbotsford - Bakersfield Condors
- ECHL Transactions - January 20 - ECHL
- Nailers Game Preview: Toledo V Wheeling - Wheeling Nailers
- Forward Ryan Schnell Returned to Nailers - Wheeling Nailers
- Aeros "Stretch" Their Roster - Ontario Reign
- Cyclones Game Preview - Cincinnati Vs. Chicago - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Stingrays Sign Defenseman Shaun Arvai - South Carolina Stingrays
- Jackals Game Preview: Elmira Vs. Trenton - Elmira Jackals
- Jackals Announce Transactions - Elmira Jackals
- ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension - ECHL
- Thunder Signs Rookie Center Chris Doyle - Stockton Thunder
- Hostetter Returns; Titans Sign Longo - Trenton Titans
- Road Warriors Receive Trio from AHL - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Greenville Road Warriors Game Preview - January 20, 2012 - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Game Preview: Express at Cincinnati Tonight - Chicago Express
- ECHL Today - January 20 - ECHL
- Stingrays Gameday: Stingrays Battle Road Warriors on Dog Days of Winter - South Carolina Stingrays
- Grizzlies Score 3 in 3rd to Beat Bakersfield 6-3 - Utah Grizzlies
- Condors Doubled up by Utah, 6-3 - Bakersfield Condors
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Cincinnati Cyclones Stories
- Forward Remy Parker Re-Signs with the Cincinnati Cyclones
- Cyclones Sign 2023 NHL Draft Pick Justin Gill, Marks First Offseason Signing
- Cincinnati Cyclones Announce Schedule Change against the Kalamazoo Wings
- Riley Weselowski Named Head Coach of the Cincinnati Cyclones
- Cyclones Announce Schedule Change for Two Games against Bloomington

