Game Preview: Express at Cincinnati Tonight
December 17, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Preview: Chicago Express (14-8-2-1, 29pts) at Cincinnati Cyclones (8-9-0-3, 19pts)
When: Puck drops at 6:35 p.m.
Where: U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, OH
Tonight's Matchup:
The Express hit the road for four straight games, beginning tonight in Cincinnati. Chicago has visited the Cyclones just one time this season, collecting a 3-2 shootout win on Saturday, November 4. The Cyclones currently sit at the bottom of the North Division, although they have played five fewer games than both Kalamazoo and Chicago. The Express have faced Cincinnati four times this season, taking home a perfect 4-0-0-0 record so far. Two of Chicago's wins have come via the shootout, including coming back from down 3-0 at the end of the first period to win 4-3 in the shootout at the Sears Centre Arena on November 4.
Express Notes:
Chicago is 10-0-2 when leading after the second period... Last night, Chicago won for the first time all season when shots on goal between them and their opponent were equal... C Aaron Marvin recorded his first multiple goal game of the season with two goals last night... F Bobby Robins had his first three point night of the season with 2g-1a last night... Chicago will play with less than the allotted 16 skaters again tonight...
Recent Transactions:
D Evan Stephens was transferred to the 21-IR yesterday... G Rob Nolan returned from Houston (AHL) yesterday... D Drew Paris was reassigned from Toronto (AHL) yesterday... G Tom Schaul was released on Thursday... F Mike Embach was placed on the 7-IR on Thursday... D Steven Delisle was placed on the 3-IR on Thursday...
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