January 16-22, 2012
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THIS PAST WEEK:
About Sunday Afternoon in Wheeling: Chris Barton’s goal in round three of the shootout proved to be the game-winning strike as the Nailers came from behind to earn a 4-3 win over the Cyclones in front of 2,342 at WesBanco Arena. It was Cincinnati’s fifth shootout defeat of the season and the second time they have played back-to-back overtime games. Mathieu Aubin and Anthony Luciani each had multi-point games in a losing effort.
About Saturday Night vs. Wheeling: Rob Slaney posted a three-point night including the game-winning goal at the 2:36 mark of overtime, giving the Cyclones a 5-4 triumph over the Nailers in front of 5,545 at U.S. Bank Arena. It was the first time this season that the Cyclones won a game in the extra session (excluding shootouts). Slaney becomes the fifth Cyclone this season to have a three-point night or better.
About Friday Night vs. Kalamazoo: Goaltender Maxime Clermont turned aside 31 shots while Trent Daavettila potted the game winning goal as the Wings defeated the Cyclones by a 3-1 final score in front of 4,989 at U.S. Bank Arena. David Leaderer posted the lone goal for Cincinnati, which dropped a home game in regulation for just the second time this season.
SHOTS FROM THE POINT:
Battle For Second Place after the Break: The Cyclones have reached the 2011 All-Star Break with a record of 15-12-0-5 and trail the second-place Chicago Express by just three points with five games in hand. A year ago at this time, Cincinnati sat at 17-17-7 - which amounts to a .475 winning percentage. This season, Jarrod Skalde’s team has amassed a .546 mark. The Cyclones will open their second half schedule on Friday night with the opener of a two-game set against the Express at U.S. Bank Arena.
Cahill Gets Another Call: For the second time this season, Cyclones forward Chris Cahill was called up to the Milwaukee Admirals on Sunday. Prior to the promotion, he had registered a point in 7 of his last 11 games with the Cyclones and had at least a goal in 4 of his last 7 games. The rookie is still in search of his first AHL point after six games with the Admirals.
Picking Up Where He Left Off: Mathieu Aubin returned from a four-game stint with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers last Thursday and immediately made an impact with the Cyclones. He notched points on Saturday and Sunday, including a multi-point effort on Sunday against Wheeling. He remains atop the Cyclones scoring list with 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists) in 26 games.
Pelech Pacing for History: Cyclones centerman Mike Pelech has earned 28 points in 30 games this season. He is on pace for a 67-point season, which would be sixth-best mark in franchise history. It would also be the first time since 2008-09 that a Cyclones player earned 65 points or more (Mark Van Guilder had 70).
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Friday, January 20 - 7:30pm Lunchbox Cooler Night The first 2,000 fans will receive a Cyclones Lunchbox/Cooler courtesy of City BBQ. Fans can also enjoy $1 City BBQ Pulled Pork.
Saturday, January 21 - 7:30pm Kids Eat FREE Night All fans ages 2-12 will receive a free meal courtesy of John Morrell!
Wednesday, February 1 - 7:30pm Wet Wednesday / Pucks N Pinot / Movie Night Fans 21+ can enjoy $1 PBR and Miller High Life. Plus, a pre game wine tasting event is available for purchase.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Monday Jan. 16: OFF - ALL STAR BREAK
Tuesday Jan. 17: OFF - ALL STAR BREAK
Wednesday Jan. 18: OFF - ALL STAR BREAK
Thursday Jan. 19: 7:30pm - U.S. Bank Arena
Friday Jan. 20: 7:30pm - Game vs. Chicago
Saturday Jan. 21: 7:30pm - Game vs. Chicago
Sunday Jan. 22: OFF
All practices are closed to the public unless otherwise noted
TICKET INFORMATION
For tickets to all games this season, log onto CyclonesHockey.com, call 513.421.PUCK (7825) or visit the U.S. Bank Arena Box Office.
UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Cincinnati vs. Chicago
Friday, January 20 - 7:30pm
LUNCHBOX COOLER NIGHT - CITY BBQ
Cincinnati vs. Chicago
Saturday, January 21 - 7:30pm
KIDS EAT FREE NIGHT
Cincinnati vs. Toledo
Wednesday, February 1 - 7:30pm
WET WEDNESDAY / PUCKS N PINOT / MOVIE NIGHT