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CHICAGO EXPRESS (7-5-0-1)
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DATE: Saturday, November 19, 2011
TIME: 8:30pm ET
SITE: Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates, IL
RADIO: Cyclones Radio Network (1050-AM)
WEBCAST: CyclonesHockey.com (America One)
NHL AFFILIATES
Cincinnati Cyclones: Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators
Chicago Express: Columbus Blue Jackets
NEXT HOME GAME
Wednesday, November 23 - 7:30pm vs. Kalamazoo Wings
WET WEDNESDAY / "MOVEMBER" MUSTACHE PARTY
TONIGHT'S MATCHUP: After a thrilling come-from-behind victory last night against Reading, Cincinnati will finish their weekend with back-to-back road games beginning tonight against the Chicago Express. Chicago has earned the “W” in all three meetings with Cincinnati this season, two of which were decided in a shootout. Despite only earning a total of two points in the season series, the Cyclones have outshot the Express by a combined total of 94-83 in the trio of games.
SCOUTING THE EXPRESS: After a rare Friday night off last night, Chicago is now just five points ahead of Cincinnati in the North Division with three more games-played. Blair Riley remains the Express’ top player offensively, amassing 13 points (5 goals, 8 assists) in as many games. Yannick Tifu, who has three points against Cincinnati this season, is ranked second on Chicago’s roster in overall scoring with a pair of goals and eight assists. Paul Dainton and Rob Nolan have split time in net Steve Martinson’s club this season. Dainton is 3-1-0-1 this season for Chicago with a 3.17 goals-against average and has won two of the three Express victories over Cincinnati. Nolan hasn’t fared quite as well overall between the pipes, going 4-4-0 with a 2.92 goals-against average.
About Last Night vs. Reading: The Cyclones erased a two-goal deficit in the third period to force overtime before Chet Pickard stopped all four Royals shooters in the shootout, as the Cyclones prevailed 3-2 in front of 4,243 at U.S. Bank Arena on Friday night. Garrett Wilson sealed the victory for Cincinnati, which was its third straight, when he buried a goal in round five of the shootout.
Late Game Magic: Garrett Suter’s game-winner came in the final half-minute of regulation last weekend. Cincinnati has been a very strong third period team this season, outscoring their opponents 15-8 in the final frame while outshooting them a total of 120-84. In fact, 12 of those 15 third period goals came in the final 10 minutes. Both of Cincinnati's goals in regulation came with less than 10 minutes to play.
Shooting Gallery Continues: Last night, the Cyclones threw 43 shots on net, which was their second-highest output this season. Cincinnati remains among league-leaders in shots on goal, outshooting its opponents by an average of 34.1-27.9. Collectively, they have outshot their foes 341-279. Their shots-for totals rank third-highest in ECHL while their shots-against rank fourth-fewest. The Cyclones have outshot their opponents in all but two games this season.
Brian O'Hanley Back to the "A": Following last night's Cyclones victory, defenseman Brian O'Hanley was called-up to this third AHL team of the season, as the Worcester Sharks (San Jose's top AHL Affiliate) called in search of a defenseman. This year, "O-H" has collected three assists in as-many games at the Triple-A level.
SEASON SERIES (16 Meetings - 13 Remaining)
Nov. 4 Cincinnati 3 at Chicago 4 Final SO
Nov. 5 Chicago 2 at Cincinnati 3 Final SO
Nov. 11 Cincinnati 3 at Chicago 5 Final
Nov. 19 Cincinnati at Chicago 7:30 pm CST
Dec. 17 Chicago at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EST
Dec. 22 Chicago at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EST
Jan. 20 Chicago at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EST
Jan. 21 Chicago at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EST
Jan. 25 Cincinnati at Chicago 7:00 pm CST
Jan. 28 Cincinnati at Chicago 7:30 pm CST
Jan. 29 Cincinnati at Chicago 4:00 pm CST
Feb. 18 Cincinnati at Chicago 7:30 pm CST
Mar. 1 Chicago at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EST
Mar. 21 Chicago at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EDT
Mar. 28 Cincinnati at Chicago 7:00 pm CDT
Mar. 31 Chicago at Cincinnati 7:35 pm EDT
