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Game Notes: vs Indy

February 6, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Overview: The Cyclones withstood a potent Indy Fuel attack on Friday night, coming away with a 4-3 win. The Cyclones now sit just one point back of the Fuel, heading into Saturday's game in Indy. The Cyclones have won four of their last six games, and currently sit in a tie for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Last Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (21-18-3-2) defeated the Indy Fuel, 4-3, on Friday night. Forward Andrew Yogan tallied a pair of goals, while forwards Jack Downing and Peter Quenneville each added lone markers. Cincinnati was outshot, 35-17 on the night, with goaltender Andy Iles stopping 32 to collect the win.

Wednesday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (20-18-3-2) fell to the Wheeling Nailers, 3-1, on Wednesday night. Forward Peter Quenneville scored the lone goal of the night for the Cyclones. The Cyclones were outshot, 28-25 on the night, with Cyclones netminder Andy Iles stopping 25 in the loss.

Saturday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (20-17-3-2) earned their 20th win of the season, taking down the Quad City Mallards, 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night, in front of 8,391 fans at U.S. Bank Arena. Forwards Zach Budish and Tommy Mele scored the goals in regulation for Cincinnati, while forward Jack Downing collected the overtime winner. The Cyclones peppered Mallards netminder Brody Hoffman with shots all night long, outshooting the Mallards, 42-14. Cincinnati netminder Brandon Whitney turned aside 12 of the 14 shots he faced to earn the win.

Previewing Indy: The Fuel have been racking up the points in recent weeks, winning six of their last eight games, with their only two losses coming to the Cyclones. They are outscoring their opposition, 25-15, over their last eight games. They are led by forward Alex Lavoie, who has accounted for 33 points (9g, 24a) through 46 games this season. He is followed by defenseman Ben Marshall (5g, 18a), and a pair of 23-point scorers in forwards Rhett Bly (13g, 10a), and Peter Schneider (12g, 11a).

Inside the Series: Saturday will be the fifth of 11 meetings on the season between the Cyclones and Fuel, as well as the first of five games this season in Indy. The Cyclones are 2-2-0-0 against the Fuel this season.

Next Game Preview: The Cyclones return to home ice on Wednesday night to battle the Kalamazoo Wings. Wednesday is the fourth and final meeting of the season between the Cyclones and Wings, with Cincinnati posting a 1-1-1-0 record through the first three meetings.

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