ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Game Notes - January 22 vs Ft. Wayne

January 22, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Overview: The Cyclones return home for a pair of games against the Ft. Wayne Komets, beginning on Friday. Cincinnati took 2-of-3 from the Allen Americans last weekend, and have now won two in a row, after dropping five straight.

Monday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (17-15-3-2) collected a 4-3 overtime win over the Allen Americans on Monday afternoon. Forwards Nick Huard, Zach Budish, Tommy Mele, and Branden Gracel netted the goals for the Cyclones, who earn their second straight win. The Cyclones outshot Allen, 31-20, while the power play converted at a 25% clip.

Sunday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (16-15-3-2) collected a 4-3 shootout win over the Allen Americans on Sunday night. Defenseman Brett Wysopal, and forwards Joe Wilson and Jack Downing scored the goals for the Cyclones, who snap their five-game winless streak. The Cyclones outshot Allen, 30-29, with goaltender Andy Iles stopping 26 to earn his first win as a Cyclone. The power play was held scoreless on all five chances.

Saturday Night Recap: Cincinnati Cyclones (15-15-3-2) fell to the Allen Americans, 3-2, on Saturday night. Forwards Andrew Yogan and Jack Downing scored the goals for the Cyclones. The Cyclones outshot the Americans, 27-15, while the power play converted on one of six chances.

Previewing Ft. Wayne: The Komets enter Friday's game sitting atop the Midwest Division standings, having won four straight, and seven of their last eight overall. They are led by forward Mike Embach, who has totaled 34 points (15g, 19a) this season, followed by Shawn Szydlowski (15g, 19a), and recently-acquired Joe Perry (11g, 13a), who round out the top three.

Inside the Series: This is the sixth of nine meetings this season, and the second of three straight home games for the Cyclones against Ft. Wayne. The Cyclones lead the season series, 3-1-1-0, over the Komets, however Ft. Wayne is coming off of a 4-1 win over Cincinnati back on January 13.

Next Game Preview: The Cyclones wrap up their weekend series with the Komets on Saturday night at U.S. Bank Arena. Faceoff is scheduled for 7:35pm ET.

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