Cyclones Trade for Forwards Dan Eves and Samson Mahbod

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 acquired forwards Dan Eves and Samson Mahbod from the South Carolina Stingrays in exchange for forward Ryan Del Monte.

Eves, a third year pro, joins the Cyclones after playing 26 games this season with the South Carolina Stingrays.  During that stretch, he posted seven points (2 goals, 5 assists) and 19 penalty minutes (PIM).  A year ago, the six-foot, 210-pound forward finished fourth on the Trenton Devils in scoring, collecting 45 points (23 goals, 22 assists) in 59 games to go along with a team second-most 102 PIM.  Prior to embarking on his professional career in 2008, the Lake Orion, Michigan native played four seasons at Lake Superior State University (CCHA).  In 105 collegiate games, Eves amassed 63 points (29 goals, 34 assists) and 229 penalty minutes.  During his junior campaign, he also earned the Soo Blueliner Award, given to the Lakers top defenseman.

Mahbod, a Montreal, Quebec native, began his rookie season with the Elmira Jackals earlier this year, appearing in nine games – scoring two goals and adding four assists.  He was then dealt to South Carolina, where he collected 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) in 16 games.  The 22-year-old spent the past five seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.  A year ago, the five-foot-nine, 165-pound right wing dressed in 52 games with Prince Edward Island and led the team with 64 points (20 goals, 44 assists). During the 2008-09 campaign, Mahbod netted a career-best 30 goals and 49 assists for 79 points in 66 games with the Drummondville Voltigeurs and skated in 19 postseason contests burying 13 points (5 goals, 8 assists).  His efforts helped the Voltigeurs claim the league championship before falling in the semifinals of the Memorial Cup.

Now in his third season, Del Monte played in a total of 56 regular season games as a member of the Cyclones.  He also skated in 21 of Cincinnati’s 24 Kelly Cup Playoff contests last year en route to the Kelly Cup Championship.  While in the Queen City, the Mississauga, Ontario native earned 34 regular season points (11 goals, 23 assists) and four more tallies during the 2010 postseason run.

The defending Kelly Cup Champions will return to U.S. Bank Arena TONIGHT at 7:30pm when they continue their three game series with the Everblades.  It will be Pink in the Rink Night presented by Pure Romance.  The Cyclones will skate on pink ice and wear specialty jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game to benefit the Patty Brisben Foundation.  Discounted ticket packages and single game tickets for the 2010-2011 season are available now.  For more information, call 513.421.PUCK (7825) or visit CyclonesHockey.com.

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