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Game Notes: January 8 vs Norfolk

January 8, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Overview: The Cyclones wrap up their five-game road trip this weekend with a pair of games, starting Friday in Norfolk against the Admirals. Cincinnati is coming off of a 5-2 loss on Wednesday night at the hands of the Atlanta Gladiators, marking the team's seventh loss in their last 11 games.

Wednesday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (15-12-2-2) fell to the Atlanta Gladiators, 5-2, on Wednesday night. Forward Joe Wilson and defenseman Cody Carlson scored the goals for Cincinnati. The Cyclones outshot Atlanta, 37-33, while the power play was held scoreless on all four chances.

Sunday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (15-11-2-2) collected a 4-2 win over the South Carolina Stingrays on Sunday afternoon. Forwards Zach Budish, Nick Huard and Andrew Yogan, and defenseman Cody Carlson scored the goals for the Cyclones, who snap their brief two-game road-losing streak. Cyclones goaltender Brandon Whitney was stellar in goal, coming up with a number of spectacular saves, including a stop on a 2-on-0 shorthanded breakaway in the second period. Overall, he stopped 43 of the 45 shots he faced, earning his sixth win as a Cyclone. The Cyclones were out shot, 43-27, while the power play was held scoreless on all three chances.

Saturday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (14-11-2-2) fell to the South Carolina Stingrays, 4-1, on Saturday night. Forward Christiaan Minella scored the lone goal for the Cyclones in the game, while former Cyclones forward David Pacan netted a hat trick against his former team. The Cyclones were outshot, 36-29 on the night, while the power play converted on one of its five chances. Goaltender Neil Conway was solid in net, stopping 32 in the loss.

Previewing Norfolk: The Admirals have won two of their last three games, after dropping six of their previous seven prior to that. They are coming off of a 4-2 loss at the hands of the Orlando Solar Bears on Wednesday night, and currently sit in last place in the ECHL's East Division. They are led in scoring by forwards Steven Whitney (8g, 14a) and Michael Pelech (5g, 17a) who each have 22 points on the season. They are followed by forward Tommy Mele (10g, 9a) and defenseman Charles-Olivier Roussel (2g, 17a) who each have 19 points.

Inside the Series: This is the first of two meetings this season between the Cyclones and Admirals, with game two coming on Saturday night. Friday marks the first all-time meeting between Cincinnati and Norfolk, as the Admirals came to the ECHL this past summer, as a part of the ECHL/AHL realignment.

Next Game Preview: The Cyclones wrap up the season series with the Admirals on Saturday night. Faceoff is scheduled for 7:15pm ET.

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