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ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Trio of Kelly Cup Champion Cyclones Returning for 2010-11

September 27, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio - The 2010 Kelly Cup Champion Cincinnati Cyclones, proud affiliate of the NHL's Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced today that they have agreed to terms with forwards Scott Reynolds, Matt Pierce, and Ryan Del Monte for the 2010-11 season. Both Pierce and Del Monte have also been invited to AHL training camp in Rochester.

Reynolds, a fifth-year pro, returns to Cincinnati for his fourth tour of duty, etching his name on the Kelly Cup twice during that stretch. The 6-foot-1 forward has spent all but one season of his professional career with the Cyclones, making his mark in the franchise record books in the process. Reynolds ranks fifth in career points (117), third in games played (209), and third in career plus/minus (+44).

In 2009-10, the Kerrobert, Saskatchewan native finished third on the Cyclones with 56 points (23 goals, 33 assists) in 70 games. On November 13, 2009, Reynolds notched his 100th professional point in a 4-3 loss to Kalamazoo. He was a regular contributor to the score sheet last season, logging 13 multiple-point games - third most on the team.

"Scott's veteran presence in the room will be great for us," said Cyclones Head Coach Jarrod Skalde. "He's very familiar with this organization and has had a great deal of success. I couldn't be happier to have him with us again."

Pierce, an Arnprior, Ontario native, returns for his second full season with the Cyclones after notching 50 points (28 goals, 22 assists) in 60 games last year. He experienced especially good success in January, netting nine goals during that month - which ranked fifth best in the ECHL.

The 25-year-old was one of two Cyclones players named to the 2010 ECHL All-Star Game (Jeremy Smith was the other). During the contest, Pierce had a team-high three assists for the American Conference which went on to win 10-9 in a shootout.

"Matt has a tremendous future ahead of him," said Skalde. "He is a great competitor who had a great season last year. I know he'll do very well in Rochester's camp and I really look forward to seeing him improve on his numbers from a year ago."

In his college days, Pierce was an integral part of the Mercyhurst College offense. He ranked in the top four in team scoring during each of his final three seasons. His senior year, Pierce finished fourth in Atlantic Hockey scoring (50 points) and won Player of the Month accolades twice.

Del Monte, a native of Mississauga, Ontario, joined the 2009-10 Cyclones in mid-November after being traded from Johnstown in exchange for Bryan Marshall. In 46 games with the Kelly Cup Champs, Del Monte amassed 27 points (9 goals, 18 assists) and 42 penalty-minutes (PIM). In the postseason, the third-year pro continued to rack up time in the "sin-bin," getting whistled for 41 PIM in just 21 games. Before joining the professional ranks, Del Monte played four seasons at Brock University, finishing sixteenth in Canadian Interuniversity Sport (Canada's version of the NCAA) with 34 points during his senior year.

"Del Monte is a guy who I think is ready for a breakout season," said Skalde. "He had a great playoff run, and can do a lot of different things on the ice."

The defending Kelly Cup Champion Cyclones open their home schedule on Saturday, October 30 at U.S. Bank Arena against the Wheeling Nailers. Discounted ticket packages for the 2010-11 season are available now. For more information, call 513.421.PUCK (7825) or visit CyclonesHockey.com.

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