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Gaudreau, Cyclones Rally Past Toledo, 3-2

February 15, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio - Frederick Gaudreau potted the game-winning goal as part of a three-point night to lift the Cincinnati Cyclones (23-20-1-4) over the Toledo Walleye (29-10-3-2) by a 3-2 final score in front of 3,153 at U.S. Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon.

Toledo struck first just 3:59 into the opening period when Martin Frk snapped in his 20th goal of the season after catching a perfect pass out of the corner from Shane Berschbach. The Cyclones would quickly respond, though, as Frederick Gaudreau fired home a power play goal at 7:07 from the high slot to knot things at one. Then, at 13:56, Branden Gracel hit Josh Shalla with a perfect cross ice pass who proceeded to beat Neil Conway (L, 22 saves, 5-3-2-1) with a shot right along the ice. And to seven great first period stops from Sam Brittain (W, 20 saves, 13-10-0-1) at the other end of the ice, Cincinnati carried the 2-1 lead into the first intermission.

A very evenly played second period went nearly 20 minutes without a goal, as both teams buckled down defensively. Unfortunately, Toledo found the equalizer with just 1:30 remaining in the frame when Frk sent a laser accurate wrist shot past Brittain from outside the left circle to make it a 2-2 game through two.

The final period had a playoff feel, with both teams vying for two big North Divison points; however, in the early minutes of the third, neither side could pull ahead. At the 9:17 mark, though, a rare Toledo turnover set up the go-ahead and eventual game-winning goal. Gaudreau cut down an outlet pass, deked past a defender, and backhanded a beautiful shot over Conway's shoulder to give his team a 3-2 lead. With less than two minutes to play, the Walleye pulled the goaltender in an attempt to tie it with the extra skater - but to avail. Brittain made a coulple of critical saves as he and the Cyclones' defense sealed the one-goal win.

The Cyclones will be back on the ice at U.S. Bank Arena this Wednesday, February 18 as they play host to the Evansville IceMen at 7:30pm! In addition to $1 beers for fans 21 and up, it will be our first-ever "Hipster Night," where fans can Instagram their nachos and hear music from people you have never heard of! Call 513.421.PUCK to secure your seats and for more details. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the season on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram!

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