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Game Notes - January 23 vs Ft. Wayne

January 23, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Overview: The Cyclones wrap up their weekend series with the Ft. Wayne Komets on Saturday night. The Cyclones have two of the last three games, and this is the third of three straight home games for the Cyclones against the Komets.

Last Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (17-16-3-2) fell to the Ft. Wayne Komets, 5-1, on Friday night. Forward Joe Wilson scored the lone goal for the Cyclones. Goaltender Andy Iles turned aside 28 of the 33 shots he faced in the loss for the Cyclones, who were outshot, 33-18, on the night.

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 Saturday's game sitting atop the Midwest Division standings, having won five straight, and eight of their last nine overall. They are led by forward Mike Embach, who has totaled 36 points (15g, 21a) this season and forward Shawn Szydlowski (12g, 22a), both of whom recorded a pair of assists last night. Recently acquired forward Joe Perry (12g, 13a) rounds out the top three.

Inside the Series: This is the seventh of nine meetings this season, and the third of three straight home games for the Cyclones against Ft. Wayne. The Cyclones lead the season series, 3-2-1-0, over the Komets.

Next Game Preview: The Cyclones welcome the Indy Fuel into U.S. Bank Arena on Wednesday night, in the third of of 11 meetings between the two teams on the season. The Fuel have won both of the previous matchups, and faceoff is scheduled for 7:35pm ET.


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