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Wings Fly Past Cyclones, 7-3

December 16, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


KALAMAZOO, Michigan - The Kalamazoo Wings (16-7-0-2) tallied six unanswered goals as they erased a two-goal deficit and went on to defeat the Cincinnati Cyclones (8-9-0-3) by a 7-3 final in front of 2,686 at Wings Stadium on Friday night.

The Wings drew first blood just 1:23 into the game when former Cyclone Eric Kattelus slid the puck past Cincinnati net minder Chet Pickard (L, 24 saves, 5-7-0-1) at the end of a two-on-one odd man break to give Kalamazoo a 1-0 lead. The Cyclones pulled even at the 5:20 mark when Maury Edwards' point blast eluded Wings goalie Riley Gill (W, 39 saves, 11-6-2-0) for his second tally of the season. David Leaderer followed at 12:21 with a goal from the point, giving the Cyclones a 2-1 edge heading into the first intermission.

The Cylcones extended their cushion at 5:57 of the second period when Mike Pelech potted his second goal of the season on the power play, making it 3-1 Cincinnati. Unfortunately, the Wings roared back with three goals of their own; Trent Daavettilla, Justin Taylor and Brian Haczyk all scored just over four minutes apart beginning at the 13:27 mark to grab a 4-3 lead after 40 minutes of play

Kalamazoo's offensive outburst continued in the third period as Matt Matczak blasted a point shot past Pickard for a power play goal at 5:01, making it 5-3 Wings. Then, just 42 seconds later, Haczyk banked a shot off Pickard's back and into the net for a commanding 6-3 lead. Taylor added another late power play goal at the 15:11 mark to cap a 7-3 win for the Wings.

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

First Star: Brian Haczyk (2 goals for Kalamazoo)

Second Star: Eric Kattelus (1 goal, 2 assists for Kalamazoo)

Third Star: Taylor Ellington (4 assists for Kalamazoo)

The Cyclones will return U.S. Bank Arena tomorrow night when they welcome the Chicago Express to downtown Cincinnati at 7:30pm. The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a limited edition Twister SnowGlobe courtesy of Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine! 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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