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Game Notes: November 26 vs Ft Wayne

November 26, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
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Overview: The Cyclones head to Ft. Wayne to battle the Komets on Thursday night, in the finale of a home-and-home series. Cincinnati dropped Wednesday's meeting, 2-1. Despite the loss, the Cyclones still sit atop the Midwest Division standings, two points of the Indy Fuel.

Last Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (9-3-2-1) fell to the Ft. Wayne Komets, 3-2, in overtime on Wednesday night. Forwards Jack Downing and Joe Pendenza scored the goals for the Cyclones. The Cyclones outshot Ft. Wayne, 29-27, while the power play converted on one of its four chances.

Saturday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (9-3-1-1) earned a 4-3 shootout win over the Orlando Solar Bears on Saturday night. Forwards Joe Wilson, Branden Gracel, and Jack Downing netted the goals in regulation for the Cyclones, who earn their first overtime or shootout win of the season. Cincinnati was outshot, 27-24 on the night, while the power play was held scoreless on all three attempts.

Friday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (8-3-1-1) fell to the Indy Fuel, 2-1, on Friday night. Forward Joe Wilson netted the lone goal for the Cyclones, who lose their first game at home in regulation. Goaltender Brad Thiessen stopped 26 of the 28 shots he faced, while the power play was held scoreless on its only chance.

Previewing Ft. Wayne: The Komets enter Thursday's game coming off of a 3-2 overtime win over the Cyclones on Wednesday, snapping their two-game losing streak. Despite the win, Ft. Wayne has dropped four of their last six, and currently sit in fourth place in the Midwest Division, five points behind the Cyclones. Mike Embach leads all active players on the Komet roster with 13 points (6g, 7a). He's followed by defenseman Jordan Southorn (5g, 7a), and forward Garrett Thompson (3g, 9a) who each have 12 points.

Inside the Series: This is the fourth of 10 meetings between the Cyclones and Komets this season. The Cyclones have won two of the previous three meetings this season, outscoring Ft. Wayne, 10-5 in those contests. The Cyclones posted a 4-1-1-4 record against the Komets last season, and hold a 10-7-4-5 record in the all-time series.

Next Game Preview: The Cyclones wrap up their two-game road trip on Saturday, when they head to Quad City to take on the Mallards. The Cyclones won the one and only meeting between the two back on November 13 by a 3-1 score.

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