For Immediate Release: December 15, 2019
CYCLONES BOUNCE BACK WITH MATINÉE WIN IN THE ZOO
Cincinnati Earns Seventh-Straight Win over the Wings
Cincinnati, OH- TheCincinnati Cyclones (18-6-3-0) earned a 4-1 win over the Kalamazoo Wings on Sunday afternoon, in the finale of four games in five days for Cincinnati. Forward Ben Johnson led the way with a pair of goals, while forwards John Wiitala and Cody Milan each chipped in one for Cincinnati, who push their point streak to five games (4-0-1-0).
After the Wings took a 1-0 lead after the first on a goal from forward Kyle Blaney, Cincinnati evened the game up 8:15 into the second when Johnson took a pass off the wall from forward John Edwardh and scored from the slot to tie the game, 1-1.
Cincinnati took the lead a little more than three minutes later when Wiitala took a pass off the right side neutral zone boards and skated in on goal and ripped a shot in past Wings goaltender Jake Kielly to give the Cyclones a 2-1 advantage.
Johnson got back in the mix with 4:47 left, and capped off the big period for the ‘Clones with his second goal of the day, when he skated around the defense and scored to give Cincinnati a 3-1 lead through 40 minutes.
Cincinnati put the game out of reach for good with 3:46 when Milan deposited an empty-netter to seal the Cyclones’ 4-1 win. The Cyclones outshot Kalamazoo, 37-26, with goaltender Sean Romeostopping 25 in the win. Cincinnati and the Wings meet once again on Friday night back in Kalamazoo. The face-off is scheduled for 7:00pm ET.
The 2019-20 Cincinnati Cyclones season is upon us! The defending Brabham Cup champion Cyclones are looking to build off of last season’s success, and we invite YOU to join us for the ride! Single game tickets, along with season and group ticket packages for every game this season are on sale now, and you can get more info by calling (513) 421-PUCK! Stay on top of all the latest team updates and information on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram, along with our website, www.cycloneshockey.com!
