For Immediate Release: November 23, 2016
Game 16 (Home Game 10)
Vs. Quad City Mallards (7-6-0-1, 15pts)
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 7:35pm ET
U.S. Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH
Overview: The Cyclones wrap up their four-game homestand against the Quad City Mallards on Wednesday night. Cincinnati is coming off of a 6-5 overtime loss to the Atlanta Gladiators on Friday, however have points in seven of the last eight games.
Friday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (7-6-2-0) fell to the Atlanta Gladiators, 6-5 in overtime on Friday night. Forward Kenny Ryan had a pair of goals, while forwards Nick Huard and Anthony Richard, along with defenseman Craig Dalrymple tallied lone goals for Cyclones, who saw eight players record points on the night. Cyclones netminder Michael Houser stopped 36 of the 42 shots he faced in the loss.
Last Tuesday Morning Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (7-6-1-0) fell to the Kalamazoo Wings, 3-1, on Tuesday morning. Forward Tommy Mele scored the lone goal for the Cyclones, who see their six-game point streak snapped. Cyclones goaltender Michael Houser stopped 30 of the 32 shots he faced in the loss.
Last Saturday Night Recap: The Cincinnati Cyclones (7-5-1-0) fell to the Toledo Walleye in overtime, 4-3, on Saturday night. Forwards Andrew Yogan, Kenny Ryan, and Colin Mulvey scored the goals for the Cyclones, while goaltender Mark Visentin stopped 27 of the 31 shots he faced.
Previewing Quad City: The Mallards have dropped three in a row, including a pair of 3-2 decisions to the Wheeling Nailers over the weekend at home. They currently sit in fourth place in the ECHL’s Central Division and have been strong defensively this season, ranking fourth in the League with 2.64 goals allowed per game. They are led by forward Justin Kovacs who has accounted for 13 points (5g, 8a) through 14 games this season, followed by forwards Sam Warning (5g, 6a) and Alex Petan (5g, 4a). In goal, C.J. Motte comes in ranked fourth in the ECHL with a 1.92 goals-against average and second with a .943 save percentage through eight games played this season (5-2-0-0).
Inside the Series: This is the third of eight meetings this season between the Mallards and Cyclones, with Cincinnati taking the first two. The Cyclones have a 6-3 scoring edge through the first two games of the season, and have a 9-4-0-1 edge in the all-time series.
Next Game Preview: Cincinnati hits the road for a pair of games against the Reading Royals starting on Saturday night. Cincinnati took the first meeting between the two teams back on November 9, 7-4.
News and Notes:
Good First Impression: Forward Anthony Richard wasted little time making his presence felt in the Cyclones’ debut last Saturday, accounting for a goal and an assist in Friday’s 6-5 loss to the Atlanta Gladiators. Richard was reassigned from the Milwaukee Admirals, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Cyclones, and is coming off a successful junior career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with Val-d’Or Foreurs. In 232 career games with Val-d’Or, Richard accounted for 111 goals and 127 assists for 238 total points.
Racking up the Points: The Cyclones have points in seven of their last eight games, including a five-game winning streak from November 2-11, and eight of their last 10. Cincinnati is outscoring their opponents, 29-23 in the month of November, and they hold a 20-10 edge in their five wins this month.
Starting off Strong: The Cyclones have made a habit of starting strong this season, ranking second in the ECHL with 18 first period goals. All seven of Cincinnati’s wins this season have come when the Cyclones score the first goal of the game, and they are 7-0-1-0 when leading after two periods. Holding leads was a strong point of the Cyclones last season, having posted a 24-7-1-0 record when leading after one period, and a 30-1-0-1 mark when leading after two periods.
Man on a Mission: Forward Andrew Yogan recorded an assist in Friday’s 6-5 overtime loss to Toledo, and now has eight points (4g, 4a) in his last five games. His 16 points (8g, 8a) leads the team, and he has four multi-point efforts (6g, 4a) over his last seven games.
Cyclones Extend Partnership with CPD: The Cincinnati Cyclones have announced they are partnering with the Cincinnati Police Department for the Cyclones’ annual Teddy Bear Toss, which will take place during the team’s December 3rd contest against the Missouri Mavericks. This is the sixth season that the CPD has partnered with the Cyclones for this event, which encourages fans to bring a new or gently loved stuffed animal to the game to throw onto the ice following the Cyclones’ first goal of the evening. The tossed stuffed animals will then be donated to the Police Department who will use them to bring comfort to young victims of crime, accidents, and fires in Cincinnati. This year’s Teddy Bear Toss will, once again, coincide with Throwback Night which will feature $10 tickets, $1 John Morrell Hot Dogs, Donatos Pizza, soda and beer. Over the last three seasons, Cyclones fans have donated close to 12,000 stuffed animals to children in need in Cincinnati.
All Aboard: The Cincinnati Cyclones have announced this year’s PBR Party Express Bus Trip. The annual fan excursion will take place from Thursday, January 12 through Sunday, January 15 and will feature a Nashville Predators game and a Cincinnati Cyclones game. The first stop on the trip will be in Nashville, TN, to watch Cincinnati’s National Hockey League (NHL) affiliate Nashville Predators take on the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. From there, the PBR Party Express will head to Atlanta, GA, for a Saturday evening affair between the Cyclones and Atlanta Gladiators. Pricing for this once in a lifetime event includes passage on the PBR Party Express, tickets to both games, and single or double occupancy hotel accommodations. There is a limit of 48 total occupants, and packages will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, you can call Dan Cheraso at (513) 421-0597 or email him at dcheraso@usbankarena.com. PBR Party Express Pricing: Single Occupancy: $310.00; Double Occupancy: $600.00.
The 2016-17 season is underway, and the Cincinnati Cyclones want you along for the ride as they march towards another Kelly Cup Championship! 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!
