CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cincinnati Cyclones, proud affiliate of the NHL’s Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced today that they have acquired defenseman Sean Duddy from the Gwinnett Gladiators as part of a three-team trade.
In order to complete the deal, the Cyclones acquired Marcel Alvarez from the Trenton Titans in exchange for future considerations; Alvarez was then dealt to the Gladiators in exchange for Duddy.
Duddy, a four-year letter winner at The Ohio State University had totaled four assists in 11 games this season with Gwinnett. As a Buckeye, the 23-year-old amassed 24 points (2 goals, 22 assists) in 124 collegiate games. A team captain in his junior and senior years, Duddy was named to the Lowes Senior Class All-American Second Team in 2011-12. He made his pro debut with Gwinnett last spring and registered four points (1 goal, 3 assists) in seven games.
The Cyclones will return to the ice at U.S. Bank Arena THIS FRIDAY when they welcome in the Trenton Titans at 7:30pm! It will be the final Kids Eat FREE Night of the season, where fans 2-12 will receive a FREE meal courtesy of John Morrell! 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).
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Cyclones Acquire Defenseman Sean Duddy from Gwinnett
