Game Notes: vs Wheeling

February 3, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release

Overview: The Cyclones continue their three-game homestand on Wednesday night against the Wheeling Nailers. Cincinnati is coming off of a 3-2 overtime win over the Quad City Mallards on Saturday night, in which the Cyclones overcame a 2-0 first period deficit to take the win.

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.

Friday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (19-17-3-2) fell to the Ft. Wayne Komets, 4-1, on Friday night. Forward Jack Downing scored the lone goal for the Cyclones, who see their two-game winning streak snapped. Despite the final score, goaltender Andy Iles had another strong game in net for the Cyclones, stopping 25 of the 28 shots he faced. Defenseman Brett Wysopal extended his point streak to seven games with an assist.

Wednesday Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (19-16-3-2) took down the Indy Fuel, 3-1, on Wednesday night. Defenseman Brett Wysopal, and forwards Branden Gracel and Jack Downing scored the goals for the Cyclones, who have won four of their last five games. Cyclones netminder Andy Iles turned aside 24 of the 25 shots he faced, and Cincinnati outshot the Fuel, 26-25, on the night, while the power play was held scoreless on all three chances.

Previewing Wheeling: The Nailers are 3-1-0-1 in their last five games, after dropping six in a row. They are currently second in the ECHL's North Division, and sit 10th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Forward Jarett Burton leads all active scorers with 37 points (15g, 22a), followed by defenseman Mathew Maione, who has accounted for five goals and 26 assists.

Inside the Series: This is the second of four meetings this season, with the Nailers taking the first game, 7-5, back in November.

Next Game Preview: The Cyclones are back on home ice on Friday night when they host the Indy Fuel at 7:35pm ET. The Cyclones beat Indy, 3-1, back on January 27, and Friday marks the front end of a home-and-home with the Fuel.

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