It's hard to believe that it's already February...and it certainly felt like it today weather-wise!  I'll take 60 degrees any day!!

Tonight, the Cyclones are finally back home for the opener of a five-game homestand as they welcome in Toledo to 100 Broadway!  It's another great opportunity for the Clones to continue their separation from the floundering Fish!

Here are some notes you need to prepare for the night...

- Brian Foster is back up in the NHL....after getting recalled by San Antonio yesterday, he almost immediately got shuffled back to "The Show."  It's Foster's third trip to the Panthers this year!  Congrats to him!

- In Foster's absence, the Clones have resigned Brad Fogal, who will back-up tonight.  Chet Pickard (@CPickard37) will be in net after two strong outings last week on the road.

- Some injury news...Justin Vaive has been placed on the 3-Day IR after taking a puck to the face on Sunday.  It was amazing to see him come back in the game that day, but after being looked at by the doctors, will not be on the ice today.  With Vaive taking up the 3-Day IR spot, the Cyclones had to transfer defenseman Garrett Suter to the 21-day IR...he's still been hampered by a pectoral injury that has been nagging him of late.

- Good news on Anthony Luciani...well, kind of.  After sustaining an ankle injury, he has been walking around normally this week and seems to be on a speedy road to recovery.  While there is no timetable for his return, he's looking much better than he was last week.

- February has been a great month for Cincinnati over the years...over the last three seasons, they have compiled a 22-12-4 mark in "Cupid's Month."  Let's hope for similar success!

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Meanwhile, in the NHL...the Sidney Crosby Saga continues....

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Congrats to Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne, who was named in the NHL's Three-Stars for January!

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Yikes....

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Could concussions alter the hockey industry?  Our friends at ProHockeyTalk.com discuss...

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Cyclones Fan Photo submission of the Week...thanks to Chuck Z. and his grandson, Jacob for submitting this on our Facebook page!  

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