CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cincinnati Cyclones, proud affiliate of the NHL’s Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced today that forward David Pacan has been named to the 2012-13 ECHL All-Rookie Team.
Pacan, a 21-year-old Ottawa, Ontario native ranks second among all league rookies with 38 assists and is tied for third with 52 points. He is also tied for first among first-year players, and tied for fifth overall, with three shorthanded goals. In addition, the Cyclones center has contributed two assists in six games with San Antonio of the American Hockey League.
The complete 2012-13 ECHL All Rookie Team is as follows:
G – Ryan Zapolski, SC Stingrays (39 gp, 26-11-2, 1.66 GAA, .942 save pct.)
D – Cameron Burt, Ontario Reign (58 gp, 1g, 35a, 36 pts., +19)
D – Sacha Guimond, Gwinnett Gladiators (57 gp, 12g, 35a, 47 pts., -4)
F – Mario Lamoureux, Ontario Reign (69 gp, 25g, 38a, 63 pts., +30)
F – David Pacan, Cincinnati Cyclones (57 gp, 14g, 38a, 52 pts., +10)
F – David Vallorani, Reading Royals (66 gp, 17g, 41a, 58 pts., +18)
Pacan becomes the fourth Cyclones player since the 2006-07 season to earn the accolade. Matt Sisca (2011-12), David Desharnais (2007-08) and Cedrick Desjardins (2006-07) were the other three.
The Cyclones will return to the ice at U.S. Bank Arena THIS FRIDAY when they host the Evansville IceMen at 7:30pm! The game will also feature Cincinnati’s Largest Fish Fry and $1 BEERS! 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)
Click here to view Pacan's career statistics.