Game Preview: Express Vs.Cincinnati Tonight
January 28, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Preview: Chicago Express (17-17-5-2, 41pts) vs. Cincinnati Cyclones (18-20-1-2, 35pts)
When: Puck drops at 7:30 pm
Where: Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192
Tonight's Matchup:
Chicago's offensive struggles have continued of late, as the Express fell 3-2 to the Toledo Walleye last night. Chicago has struck for just five goals in their last three games, and are looking to find their offense tonight. Cincinnati, meanwhile, has earned four of six possible points against Chicago over the last three games, and their victory over Kalamazoo in overtime last night combined with Chicago's loss in Toledo puts the two clubs tied for second place in the North Division.
Express Notes:
D Darcy Campbell engaged in his first fight of the season in last night's game in Toledo... F Mike Embach returned the Chicago lineup and scored Chicago's first goal in last night's game... RW Tyler Donati is tied for fifth in the ECHL with 29 assists... LW Devin DiDiomete is serving the final game of a three game suspension. He is eligible to return for Chicago tomorrow.
Recent Transactions:
F Mike Embach was activated from the 7-day IR yesterday... D Steven Delisle was placed on the 3-day IR on Thursday... D Brett Motherwell was returned on loan from Springfield (AHL) on Wednesday... C Aaron Marvin was returned on loan from Milwaukee (AHL) on Wednesday... G Tom Schaul was signed as an Emergency Backup Goaltender on Wednesday... G Allen York was assigned from Chicago to Springfield (AHL) by Columbus (NHL) on Tuesday.
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