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Game Notes: vs Toledo

March 26, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Overview: The Cyclones close out their three-game weekend on Saturday night against the Toledo Walleye. The Cyclones are coming off of a 5-1 loss to the Indy Fuel on Friday night, and now sit in sixth place in the ECHL's Western Conference playoff picture, one point back of the Utah Grizzlies in fifth place, and three up on the Colorado Eagles in seventh.

Last Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (33-23-5-4) fell to the Indy Fuel, 5-1, on Friday night. Forward Peter Quenneville tallied the lone goal for the Cyclones. Cincinnati outshot the Fuel, 48-27 on the night, with goaltenders Andy Iles and Brandon Whitney combining to stop 22 in the loss.

Thursday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones, (33-22-5-4) fell to the Indy Fuel, 4-3, in overtime on Thursday night. Forward Tommy Mele had two goals for the Cyclones, while forward Branden Gracel chipped in a lone marker. Indy outshot Cincinnati, 37-22 on the night, with goaltender Andy Iles stopping 33 in the loss.

Sunday Evening Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (33-22-4-4) fell to the Evansville IceMen, 6-5 in a shootout, on Sunday evening. Defenseman Brett Wysopal, and forwards Tommy Mele, Christiaan Minella, Colin Mulvey and Jack Downing scored the goals for the Cyclones, who have now gone to overtime or a shootout in three straight games. The Cyclones outshot Evansville, 41-34 on the night, while the power play converted on 50% of its chances.

Previewing Toledo: The are the top team in the ECHL's Eastern Conference, and have already clinched a spot in the 2016 Kelly Cup Playoffs. They are coming off of a 6-3 win over the Ft. Wayne Komets on Friday night, snapping a two game skid. The Walleye are led by forward Shane Berschbach who has accounted for 63 points (23g, 40a) through 56 games this season. Forwards A.J. Jenks (22g, 23a), and Tyler Sikura (16g, 25a) round out the top three in scoring for Toledo.

Inside the Series: Saturday will be the fourth of five meetings between the Cyclones and Walleye, with Cincinnati holding a 2-0-0-1 edge in the season series. This will be the lone game for the Cyclones this season in Toledo, and the two teams will meet for the final time this season next Saturday at U.S. Bank Arena.

Next Game Preview: Cincinnati returns home for a Tuesday night affair with the Ft. Wayne Komets. Ft. Wayne currently sits atop the Midwest Division, five points ahead of the Cyclones. Tuesday marks the season-series finale between the two teams, with Cincinnati holding a 5-3-1-0 edge in the series.

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