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Game Notes: vs Quad City

February 19, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Overview: The Cyclones continue their three-game road trip on Friday night against the Quad City Mallards. Cincinnati is coming off of a 4-3 overtime win over the Evansville IceMen on Sunday, and is currently riding a season-long four-game winning streak.

Sunday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (25-19-3-2) picked up a 4-3 overtime win over the Evansville IceMen on Sunday evening. Forwards Nick Huard, Zach Budish, and Peter Quenneville scored the goals in regulation, while forward Tommy Mele recorded the game winner in overtime for the Cyclones. The Cyclones outshot Evansville, 45-37 on the night, including a combined 23-9 in the third period and overtime. Cyclones netminder Andy Iles stopped 34 shots he faced, while the power play converted on two of three chances.

Saturday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (24-19-3-2) collected their third straight win, with a 2-0 victory over the Evansville IceMen on Saturday night. Forwards Nick Huard and Zach Budish scored the goals for the Cyclones, while netminder Andy Iles earned his first shutout of the season. Cincinnati outshot Evansville, 35-31 on the night, and neither team recorded a penalty in the game, marking the lowest-combined penalty total for the Cyclones this season.

Friday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (23-19-3-2) earned a 6-5 win over the Ft. Wayne Komets on Friday night. Forward Nick Huard tallied a pair of goals, while forwards Mike Hammond, Jack Downing, and Tommy Mele, along with defenseman Brett Wysopal added lone markers for the Cyclones. The Cyclones outshot the Komets, 37-29 on the night, with goaltender Brandon Whitney turning aside 24 to collect the win. Cincinnati's power play was a deciding factor in the game, converting on three-of-seven chances.

Previewing Quad City: The Mallards have won two straight, and four of their last six overall. They are coming off of a 2-1 shootout win over the Wichita Thunder on Tuesday, and Friday's game marks the beginning of a seven-game homestand for Quad City. They are led by forward Matt Neal, who has totaled 32 points (12g, 20a) through 49 games this season. He is followed by forwards Olivier Archambault (10g, 18a), and Mike Monfredo (5g, 22a) who round out the top three.

Inside the Series: Friday will be the fifth of 11 matchups this season between Cincinnati and Quad City, with the Cyclones holding a 2-1-1-0 edge in the first four meetings. Cincinnati dropped the lone meeting in Quad City, 2-1 on November 28, and five of the final seven meetings this season will be played in Quad City.

Next Game Preview: The Cyclones wrap up their three-game road trip, and weekend series with the Mallards on Saturday night. Faceoff is scheduled for 8:05pm ET.

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