For Immediate Release: August 29, 2018
ZOMBO RETURNS FOR THIRD SEASON IN CINCINNATI
Fourth-Year Pro Marks Sixth Returner of Off-Season
Cincinnati, OH- The Cincinnati Cyclones, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Buffalo Sabres and the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Rochester Americans, have announced forward Dominic Zombo has been re-signed to a Standard Player Contract (SPC) for the 2018-19 season.
“Zombo is a versatile player who can contribute and produce in many different areas for us,” commented Cyclones head coach Matt Thomas. “He also possesses great leadership ability both on and off the ice, and I look forward to him being an impact player for us this season.”
Embarking on his fourth pro season, Zombo accounted for 21 points (3g, 18a) in 2017-18, and ranked second on the squad with 71 games played. In two seasons in a Cyclones sweater, Zombo has totaled 15 goals and 29 assists in 134 games played.
“I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to come back and play in Cincinnati,” said Zombo. “The Cyclones organization and fan base have been nothing but first class over my two seasons here, and I’m looking forward to contributing to a successful season ahead.”
Hailing from Ballwin, MO, Zombo appeared in 69 games with the Toledo Walleye as a rookie in 2015-16, accounting for 10 goals and 16 assists, along with 36 penalty minutes. He helped Toledo to a first-place finish in the Eastern Conference that season, and appeared in five playoff games where he dished out a pair of assists. The Walleye fell to the Reading Royals in the first round, 4 games to 3.
Prior to his time in Toledo, the 5’10”, 185-pounder was a four-year letter winner for the University of Nebraska-Omaha where he served as an assistant captain during his junior season of 2013-2014, and was named team captain the following year during his senior season. He appeared in 137 games over four seasons and totaled 36 goals and 50 assists for 80 points. Before his collegiate days, Zombo played his junior hockey for the Sioux Falls Stampede of the United States Hockey League (USHL), recording 28 goals and 29 assists in 111 games over parts of three seasons.
The 2018-19 season is on the horizon, and tickets for First Face-Off are on sale NOW! Call (513) 421-PUCK for information regarding information on season and group ticket packages for this upcoming season, and you can also get the latest team updates on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram, along with our website, www.cycloneshockey.com!
