ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Mayor Proclaims Cincinnati Cyclones Weekend

Published on May 22, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


Cincinnati - In honor of reaching the Kelly Cup Finals, Mayor Mark Mallory is proclaiming this weekend Cincinnati Cyclones Weekend in Cincinnati and encouraging everyone in the region to show support for the team. The Cincinnati Cyclones are making their first appearance in the Kelly Cup Finals of the ECHL. They will take on the Las Vegas Wranglers in the best of seven series beginning Saturday night at U.S. Bank Arena.

"The Cyclones need our community's help to bring the Kelly Cup Championship to Cincinnati," Mayor Mallory said. "They have given Cincinnati an amazing year of World Class Hockey, now we need to show our appreciation by packing U.S. Bank Arena and cheering them to victory."

On Saturday night, Vice Mayor David Crowley will be dropping the Ceremonial First Puck before game one of the Kelly Cup Finals at U.S. Bank Arena. Game one begins at 7:30 pm.

"I am excited to have the opportunity to support the Cyclones successful season-which has done so much for Cincinnati this year. Go Cyclones!" said Vice Mayor Crowley.

The Cyclones defeated the South Carolina Stingrays 2-1 in overtime last Saturday to win the series 4-1 and advance to the Kelly Cup Finals. Appearing in the finals for the first time caps a successful year for the Cyclones. They had the best regular season record in the ECHL, and won the North Division and the American Conference Titles. Cyclones forward David Desharnais was named the ECHL's Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year by the league's coaches, and Head Coach Chuck Weber was named the ECHL Coach of the Year.

Game one is Saturday, May 24th at 7:30 pm. Game two is Sunday, May 25th at 7:30 pm and will feature $1 John Morrell Hot Dogs. Tickets are available through U.S. Bank Arena box office 513-421-PUCK (7825) or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.

The Cincinnati Cyclones are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens and the Nashville Predators.

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