ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Game Notes: vs Ft. Wayne

January 13, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Overview: The Cyclones return home on Wednesday night to take on the Ft. Wayne Komets at U.S. Bank Arena. Cincinnati is coming off of a season-long, five-game road trip, and Wednesday marks Cincinnati's first home game of 2016.

Saturday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (15-13-3-2) dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the Norfolk Admirals on Saturday night. Forward Jack Downing scored both goals for the Cyclones, who wrap up their season-long, five-game road trip. The Cyclones outshot Norfolk, 38-37 on the night, while the power play converted on 1-of-6 chances.

Last Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (15-13-2-2) fell to the Norfolk Admirals, 3-1, on Friday night. Forward Andrew Yogan scored the lone goal for the Cyclones. Goaltender Brandon Whitney had a solid night in goal, stopping 28 of the 30 shots he faced. The Cyclones were outshot, 31-24 on the night, while the power play was held scoreless on all four chances.

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.

Previewing Ft. Wayne: The Komets have won seven of their previous nine games, and are arguably the ECHL's hottest team at the moment. They have allowed 1.28 goals per game in their last seven wins, and are outscoring the opposition, 35-15, in their last nine. They are led by forward Mike Embach, who has accounted for 30 points (13g, 17a) through 31 games this season. Forward Shawn Szydlowski is not far behind, accounting for 11 goals and 16 assists, and forward Garrett Thompson rounds out the top three with nine goals and 17 assists. They also boast the League's best power play, converting on 24 percent (30/125) of extra man opportunities.

Inside the Series: This is the fifth meeting on the season between Cincinnati and Ft. Wayne, with he Cyclones taking three of the first four meetings of the nine-game season series. The lone loss came in overtime back on November 25 (OTL, 3-2).

Next Game Preview: The Cyclones return to the road on Saturday night, when they head to Allen to take on the defending ECHL Kelly Cup champion Allen Americans. Friday is the first of a three-game weekend series, and it also will mark the first all-time meeting between the two clubs.

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