ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Game Notes: January 29 vs Ft. Wayne

Published on January 29, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Overview: The Cyclones head back on the road on Friday night to take on the Division-leading Ft. Wayne Komets. After dropping five straight, Cincinnati has won four of its last five games, and currently hold sole possession of third place in the Central Division, and are in seventh in the Western Conference playoff standings.

Wednesday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (19-16-3-2) took down the Indy Fuel, 3-1, on Wednesday night. Defenseman Brett Wysopal, and forwards Branden Gracel and Jack Downing scored the goals for the Cyclones, who have won four of their last five games. Cyclones netminder Andy Iles turned aside 24 of the 25 shots he faced, and Cincinnati outshot the Fuel, 26-25, on the night, while the power play was held scoreless on all three chances.

Saturday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (18-16-3-2) took down the Ft. Wayne Komets, 6-4, on Saturday night at U.S. Bank Arena. Forwards Branden Gracel and Andrew Yogan each accounted for a pair of goals and an assist, while forwards Zach Budish and Tommy Mele each added lone tallies for the Cyclones, who tie a season high with six goals in a home game. The Cyclones outshot the Komets, 34-27 on the night, with goaltender Brandon Whitney turning aside 23 to collect the win.

Last Friday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (17-16-3-2) fell to the Ft. Wayne Komets, 5-1, on last 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.

Previewing Ft. Wayne: The Komets have dropped their last two, after winning eight of their previous nine games. They are led by former Cyclone Mike Embach, who has accounted for 37 points (16g, 21a) in 38 games this season. He is followed by forwards Shawn Szydlowski (13g, 23a), and Joe Perry (11g, 19a). Szydlowski tallied four points (1g, 3a) in last weekend's split with the Cyclones, while Embach accounted for a pair of goals and an assist.

Inside the Series: This is the eighth of 10 meetings this season, and marks the fourth meeting in the last eight games overall for the Cyclones against Ft. Wayne. The Cyclones lead the season series, 4-2-1-0, over the Komets. Cincinnati has won both of the meetings this season in Ft. Wayne, outscoring the Komets, 10-2, on their home ice.

Next Game Preview: The Cyclones return home for a Saturday evening affair with the Quad City Mallards. Saturday marks the fourth of nine meetings between the two sides, with Cincinnati posting a 1-1-0-1 record in the first three games.

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