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Game Notes: January 18 vs Allen

January 18, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Overview: The Cyclones got back in the win column on Sunday afternoon, snapping a five-game winless streak with a 4-3 shootout win. The Cyclones wrap up their three-game season series on Monday with the Allen Americans, signaling the end of their stretch of eight-of-nine on the road.

Last 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.

Wednesday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (15-14-3-2) fell to the Ft. Wayne Komets, 4-1, on Wednesday night. Forward Zach Budish scored the lone goal for Cincinnati. The Cyclones were outshot, 39-31 on the night, while the power play was scoreless on all five chances.

Previewing Allen: The defending ECHL Kelly Cup champions enter Monday's game winners of five of their last eight contests, and currently sit in second place in the ECHL's Central Division, and are fourth in the Western Conference playoff standings. League scoring leader Chad Costello paces the Americans, totaling 51 points (14g, 37a) in 37 games played. He's currently riding a three game point streak, accounting for a pair of goals and four assists in that time. He is followed by forwards Jonathan Parker (9g, 13a), and Gary Steffes (11g, 10a), who round out the top three.

Inside the Series: This is the third and final meeting of the season, and third all-time meeting between the Cyclones and Americans, who came to the ECHL as a part of the ECHL/CHL merger last season. With the shootout win last night, the all-time series is tied, 1-1-0-0.

Next Game Preview: The Cyclones return home on Friday when they host the Ft. Wayne Komets. Friday marks the sixth of nine meetings this season between the Cyclones and Komets, with Cincinnati holding a 3-1-1 lead.

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