ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Matt Macdonald Returns To Cyclones For 2007-08

Published on August 7, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced today they have agreed to terms with third-year defenseman Matt Macdonald.

Macdonald spent last season patrolling the blueline for the Cyclones, appearing in 71 games and tallying a goal and 22 assists for 23 points. Matt led the club in penalty minutes (131) and was involved in four fights during the year. His lone goal of the season was a dramatic one, breaking a 1-1 tie with 4:13 remaining in a 2-1 win over Wheeling on Nov. 18. He also had a pair of assists in a contest at Reading on Feb. 14. This summer he was at rookie camp with the NHL's Chicago Black Hawks.

Macdonald played collegiately at St. Lawrence, earning three varsity letters. His rookie season as a pro was spent with Lubbock (CHL), where he played 64 games. Matt registered six goals and 16 assists for 22 points and 103 penalty minutes.

"Matt Macdonald improved greatly from the start of last season through the end," Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. "He played a number of different roles for us and was able to contribute in each of them. We are looking forward to having him here this season."

Macdonald , 24, is the seventh player on the Cyclones foster or 2007-08 (Barret Ehgoetz, Greg Gallagher, Billy Irish-Baker, Gerard Miller, Scott Reynolds and Chad Starling are the others). Training camp for the team opens in early October.

Tickets for the 2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones season are now on sale. Ticket packages start as low as $66, call the Cyclones at 513-421-PUCK (7825) for more details. The season starts on Friday, October 19 when the Dayton Bombers come to U.S. Bank Arena.

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