Game Preview: Express Vs. Cincinnati Tonight
February 18, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Preview: Chicago Express (22-20-6-2, 52pts) vs. Cincinnati (22-18-1-7, 52pts)
When: Puck drops at 7:30 pm, Doors open at 6:30 pm
Where: Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192
Tonight's Matchup:
Second place in the North Division is on the line tonight, as the Express and Cyclones come into the contest with 52 points each, with the Cyclones holding two games in hand over the Express. Chicago fell in regulation last night, as the Gladiators scored twice in 11 seconds to earn a 2-0 lead over the Express near the end of the second period. After Chicago tied it early in the third, the Gladiators scored on the power play and again shorthanded, eventually holding on for a 4-3 win over the Express. Cincinnati completed yet another third period comeback last night, as they were staring at a 4-1 deficit in the third period. The Cyclones tied it at 4-4 to salvage a point in the contest, and eventually fell in a shootout to Kalamazoo.
Express Notes:
The Express have not lost a regulation game at home on a Saturday night, as they are 5-0-1 in such situations... D Scott Wietecha had his six-game point streak snapped yesterday. He had 10 points (5g,5a) over that span... The Express have been good at home against their division this season, earning a 10-3-1 record at the Sears Centre Arena against North Division teams.
Recent Transactions:
F Ryley Grantham was acquired by Chicago in exchange for D Josh Burrows today... F Anthony Romano was assigned to the Express by Bridgeport (AHL) yesterday... G Tom Schaul was signed as an Emergency Backup Goaltender yesterday... LW Devin DiDiomete was returned from Houston (AHL) on Wednesday... D Brett Motherwell was returned from Springfield (AHL) on Tuesday... F Drew Akins was placed on the 3-day IR on Monday... G James Beaver was released as an Emergency Backup Goaltender on Monday.
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