For Immediate Release: October 9, 2016
CYCLONES ASSIGNED THREE FROM MILWAUKEE
Four Others Released From AHL Try-Out Contracts
Cincinnati, OH- The Milwaukee Admirals, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Cincinnati Cyclones, have assigned defenseman Jaynen Rissling, forward Eric Robinson, and goaltender Mark Visentin to Cincinnati to begin the season.
Rissling has spent parts of the past two seasons in Cincinnati, appearing in 47 total games and accounting for a pair of goals and two assists along with 94 minutes in penalties. Robinson skated in eight games with the Cyclones last season, totaling four goals and five assists in that time.
Visentin spent last season with the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL, posting a 4-6-2 record along with a 2.60 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. A native of Waterdown, ON, Visentin has played the majority of his three-year professional career in the AHL where he has compiled a record of 33-38-8 along with a 2.94 GAA and a .903 save SV%. He appeared in one game with the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL) in 2013-14 where he stopped 29 shots in a losing effort.
Additionally, the Admirals have released forwards Kenny Ryan, Shawn O’Donnell, and Dominic Zombo, along with defenseman Eric Knodel from their try-out agreements. All four players were signed in the offseason by Cincinnati, and received invites to Milwaukee’s camp.
The countdown to the 2016-17 First Face-Off is underway! The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena on Saturday, October 15 when they host the Indy Fuel at 7:35pm. 2016-17 single game tickets and packages along with group and Season Ticket Packages are available NOW! Call 513.421.PUCK to reserve your seats. Fans can also get the latest team updates on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram, along with our website, www.cycloneshockey.com!
