
Wings Sneak Past Cyclones, 4-3
February 14, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release
KALAMAZOO, Michigan - Trent Daavettila had a pair of goals, the second of which turned out the be the game-winner, as the Kalamazoo Wings (28-16-2-3) snuck past the Cincinnati Cyclones (22-17-1-6) by a 4-3 final score in front of 2,755 at Wings Stadium on Tuesday night.
The Wings only needed seven seconds to jump out 1-0 as Eric Kattelus sent a low wrist shot past Cyclones goaltender Brian Foster (L, 27 saves, 8-2-0-1) and into the net. However, the Cyclones answered back with goals from Joe Devin and Rob Slaney at 10:42 and 15:16 respectively, giving Cincinnati a 2-1 lead at the first intermission.
The Wings rattled off a pair of second period tallies to take a temporary 3-2 lead; At 12:09, Darren Archibald beat Foster with a wrist shot from the left circle followed by a Trent Daavettila tip-in at 13:22. The Cyclones once again pulled even at 14:31 when Mathieu Aubin deflected a Maury Edwards' point shot past Kalamazoo net minder Riley Gill (W, 27 saves, 19-9-1-3), knotting things at 3-3 through 40 minutes.
Early in the third, a Cyclones turnover proved to be costly as Darryl Bootland took the puck and fed Daavettila in the slot and deposited the go-ahead strike at 3:35. The Cyclones had a pair of chances to tie it with the power play later in the frame, but camp up empty as the Wings held on for a 4-3 win.
The Cyclones Radio Network Three Stars of the Game are as follows:
First Star: Trent Daavettila (2 goals, game-winning goal for Kalamazoo)
Second Star: Eric Kattelus (1 goal for Kalamazoo)
Third Star: Darren Archibald (1 goal for Kalamazoo)
The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena Thursday, February 16 when they welcome in the Elmira Jackals for the only time in 2011-12 at 7:30pm. It will be another Thirsty Thursday, with $1 PBR and Miller High Life flowing all night long. Plus, fans are encouraged to wear red apparel for the first-ever Cyclones Red Out! 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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