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December 28, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


TOLEDO, Ohio - Forwards Dan Eves and David Pacan each earned multi-point games as the Cincinnati Cyclones (18-9-2-0) defeated the Toledo Walleye (17-13-0-1) by a 5-3 final score in front of 7,453 at Huntington Center on Friday night.

The Cyclones raced out to a 2-0 lead early in the first period as Mike Pelech buried a bad-angle shot just 53 seconds into the contest followed by a lamp-lighter from David Pacan at the 5:57 mark. Toledo answered with a goal of their own at 8:05 when Ben Youds caught a pass from behind the net and sent in his fourth goal of the season past Brian Foster (W, 34 saves, 13-3-2-0), cutting the Cincinnati lead in half at the first intermission.

Cincinnati extended their cushion to 3-1 midway through the middle stanza; at 8:52 Garrett Wilson batted a rebound past Jordan Pearce (L, 9 saves, 8-5-0) after Dan Eves sent a pass across the middle. Then, not even two minutes later, Josh Shalla slid a hard shot right along the ice between the legs of Pearce to give the Cyclones a three-goal edge at 4-1. At the end of a Cyclones major power play, Joey Martin picked up a turnover in the Cincinnati end and lit the lamp for a shorthanded goal at 13:56, pulling Toledo within a pair after 40 minutes.

The early minutes of the third period proved to be a stalemate as neither team could find the net. However, at the 12:44 mark, Maury Edwards skated across the Toledo blue line and let loose a glove-high wrist shot that beat Walleye net minder Kent Simpson (ND, 7 saves, 7-7-0-1) to give the Cyclones a commanding 5-2 lead. With just five seconds left, Andrej Nestrasil grabbed a loose puck in the Cincinnati slot and beat Foster with a low shot to cap off the scoring - with Cincinnati picking up a 5-3 victory.

Foster's win was his 13th on the season and 40th as a Cyclone - tying former Cyclone Cedrick Desjardins for the club's all-time career wins lead.

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

First Star: Dan Eves (2 assists for Cincinnati)

Second Star: Garrett Wilson (1 goal for Cincinnati)

Third Star: David Pacan (1 goal, 1 assist for Cincinnati)

Cincinnati will continue their four-game road swing by visiting the Evansville IceMen tomorrow night at 8:15pm ET. Fans can hear all the action on the Cyclones Radio Network (CyclonesHockey.com/America One/Cyclones Mobile App) beginning at 7:55pm ET.

The Cyclones will return to the ice at U.S. Bank Arena on Saturday, January 5 when they play host to the Fort Wayne Komets at 7:30pm. It will be Throwback Night where fans can purchase $8 tickets while enjoying $1 John Morrell Hot Dogs, Donatos Pizza, Soda, and Beer! Plus, the game will also feature the annual Teddy Bear Toss; fans will be encouraged to bring a new or gently loved stuffed animal to throw onto the ice after the Cyclones first goal. The collection of plush will be donated to the Cincinnati Police Department. Call 513.421.PUCK or visit CyclonesHockey.com to reserve your seats! Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the season on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).

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