ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Jackals Nip Cyclones, 4-1

January 7, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


ELMIRA, New York - Louis Caporusso's second period goal proved to be the game-winner as the Elmira Jackals (22-11-0-0) defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones (14-11-0-3) by a 4-1 score in front of 3,474 at First Arena on Saturday night.

The Jackals grabbed a 1-0 lead just 3:34 into the opening period when Dustin Gazley gathered a loose puck at the top of the right circle and wristed a shot past Cyclones net minder Brad Fogal (L, 29 saves, 1-2-0). But the Cyclones answered back before the break as Chris Cahill extended his goal-scoring streak to four games by sending a low wrist shot through the legs of Jackals goalie Timo Pielmeier (W, 23 saves, 7-5-0) to knot the score after 20 minutes.

Elmira found the lone goal in the middle stanza as rookie Louis Caporusso potted his ninth goal of the season at the 15:03 mark to push his team ahead 2-1 heading into the second intermission.

In the third period, the Jackals utilized a pair of power plays to extend their lead; Matt Campanale buried his fourth goal of the season with the man advantage at 9:59, making it 3-1 Jackals. Then, just a few seconds after a Jackals power play expired, Mike Rajda blasted a one-timer into the net for a 4-1 cushion. Elmira held on to win by the same score.

The Cyclones Radio Network Three Stars of the Game are as follows:

First Star: Dustin Gazley (1 goal, 2 assists for Elmira) Second Star: Timo Pielmeier (23 saves for Elmira) Third Star: Matt Campanale (1 goal, 1 assist for Elmira)

Cincinnati will wrap up their weekend road trip tomorrow afternoon with another battle against the Jackals at 4:05pm. Fans can hear all of the action on the Cyclones Radio Network (1160-AM, America One) beginning at 4:50pm.

The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena next Friday, January 13 when they welcome in the Kalamazoo Wings at 7:30pm. The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a limited edition Cyclones Winter Hat! Secure your seats now by calling 513.421.PUCK or log on to CyclonesHockey.com. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the season on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).

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