Cincinnati Cyclones Team News

Cyclones Add Six Players

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHL?s Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced today they have signed center Matt Rogers and added five players to the roster on tryout agreements.

Rogers, 25, appeared in 27 games between two stints with the Cyclones in 2006-07, netting four goals and adding two assists for six points. Matt scored the game winning goal in 4-1 triumph over Trenton on March 16. His first professional point came via an assist on the game winning goal in the 2-1 victory over Wheeling on Nov. 18. Rogers also played six games with Chicago (UHL) and ten games win Rio Grande (CHL).

The five players signed to tryout agreements are forwards Steven Doherty and P.O. Mouton, defenseman Sean Perkins and goaltenders Lee Lansdowne and John Smith.

Doherty, 25, has played professionally as a forward for six games. His first professional goal came with Kalamazoo (UHL) during 2005-06. Mouton, 21, served as a center with Kahnawake (QJAHL) last season. He appeared in 35 games, collecting 17 goals and 15 assists for 32 points. Perkins, 20, played with Vernon (BCHL) last season and averaged nearly a point per game (7-27-34, in 38 games). Lansdowne, 24, last played in 2005-06 with Milton Keynes (EPL), posting a 24-11-2 record with a 2.60 goals against average and a .901 save percentage. Smith, 21, served as a backup for the Cyclones for five games last season, but did not see any action.

?It's always good to bring guys to training camp and let them compete for spots,? Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. ?Last year, we found Matt Rogers this way. Sometimes players get overlooked and you want to make sure that as many as possible are checked out. We want to make sure no stone is unturned. Last year we had Jarred Mohr and Robin Richards make the club through this process.?

Rogers is the twelfth player on the Cyclones roster for 2007-08 (Jean-Michel Daoust, Barret Ehgoetz, Travis Fuller, Greg Gallagher, Billy Irish-Baker, Matt Macdonald, Conrad Martin, Gerard Miller, Scott Reynolds, Chad Starling and Avery Wilson are the others). Training camp for the team opens in October 5.

Tickets for the 2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones season are now on sale. Ticket packages start as low as $66, call the Cyclones at 513-421-PUCK (7825) for more details. The Cyclones home opener is on Friday, October 26 versus the Trenton Devils at U.S. Bank Arena.

Cyclones-Jackals On Radio Tonight!

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00

The Cincinnati Cyclones game against the Elmira Jackals will be carried on SuperTalk FM 96.5 at 7pm.

The ghosts and gobblins may be out in full force, but while you are out with the kids--do not forget your radio and tune in!

The Cyclones (2-1-0) on the season, kick off their four game road trip tonight. Defenseman Gerard Miller, who just returned to the Cyclones on Monday, is expected in the lineup.

The Jackals (2-1-1), counter with former Trenton goaltender Joel Martin in net. Elmira will play host to Cincinnati for the first time in ECHL history tonight.

The pregame show immediately follows Andy Furman's Super Sports show (form 4-7pm) and faceoff from the First Arena is slated for 7:05pm (Zamboni permitting).

Elmira Snaps Skid With 5-2 Win Over Cyclones

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00

Elmira Snaps Skid With 5-2 Win Over Cyclones For Immediate Release Contact: John Hamel Wednesday, October 31, 2007 513-421-4111, x. 139 ELMIRA, New York � Frank Littlejohn scored a pair of goals in helping Elmira to a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones. The win ended a two game winless skid for Elmira. The Cyclones opened the scoring 6:23 into the first period when Thomas Beauregard collected his second score of the season , with Mathieu Aubin and Gerard Miller picking up the assists on the score. Less than two minutes later, Frank Littlejohn leveled the scores at 1-1 with his first tally of the year. The Jackals took the lead at 19:57, when Joe Grimaldi netted his first professional goal. Elmira outshot Cincinnati, 21-7, in the first period. Elmira extended the lead in the middle period, when Kevin Ulanski netted his second goal of the season on a five-on-three power play. That gave the Jackals a 3-1 edge through 40 minutes. The Jackals scored the first two goals of the third period to ice the game. Littlejohn netted his second of the night at 8:22, to push the lead to 4-1 and Chris Busby collected his first score of the campaign on the power play at 9:35. The Cyclones narrowed the gap to 5-2, when Aubin picked up his first goal of the season on the power play at 12:46, as Barret Ehgoetz and Tyler Howells added the assists. Cedrick Desjardins stopped 35 shots in taking the loss. Joel Martin turned aside 30 shots in taking his second win of the year. The Cyclones will have an off day in Elmira on Thursday and then the teams meet again on Friday, November 2 with a 7:35pm tilt from First Arena. The game will be carried on the club�s website, www.cycloneshockey.com. Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com. -www.cycloneshockey.com-

Cyclones Add Seven Players!

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHL?s Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced today they have added seven players to their training camp roster.

The Montreal Canadiens AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs, have assigned goaltender Cedrick Desjardins and forwards Mathieu Aubin and Thomas Beauregard, to Cincinnati. The Bulldogs were the Calder Cup champions last season.

In a related move, the Bulldogs released center David Desharnais, who has agreed to terms with the Cyclones. These four players are expected to be in Cincinnati in time for Saturday?s practice at SportsPlus (11am?10765 Reading Rd., Evendale).

The Nashville Predators AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, have assigned goaltender Dov Grumet-Morris, forward James Sixsmith and defenseman Bryan Schmidt to the Cyclones. Milwaukee, which won the Calder Cup in 2003-04, has four consecutive 40-plus win seasons.

Desjardins, 22, won 24 games with the Cyclones last season and had a 2.54 goals against average. He was also the winning goaltender for the American Conference in the Rbk ECHL All-Star Game. Aubin? 21, split the season between Hamilton and Cincinnati, appearing in 38 games with the Cyclones and registering 12 goals and 25 assists for 37 points. Beauregard, 21, led the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with 71 goals and recorded 124 points (71-53-124) in 69 games with Acadia-Bathurst. Desharnais, 21, passed the century mark in scoring (38-70-108) with Chicoutimi (QMJHL).

Grumet-Morris, 25, spent the season between Cincinnati and several American Hockey League (AHL) teams last season. He posted an 11-8-3 record and a 2.77 goals against average in 22 games with the Cyclones. Sixsmith, 23, turned in a 47 point (17-30-47) season in 35 games with Holy Cross (NCAA). Schmidt, 26, spent most of the season in the AHL with Manchester, collecting 18 points (5-13-18) in 58 games and also saw action in six games with Reading (ECHL).

?The training camp roster is pretty much set,? Cincinnati Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. ?We have received quality players from Hamilton and Milwaukee here and have a corps of solid returning guys . There will be some difficult decisions to be made in the days ahead and having talented players here is only going to make that process more difficult.?

Tickets for the 2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones season are now on sale. Ticket packages start as low as $66, call the Cyclones at 513-421-PUCK (7825) for more details. The Cyclones home opener is on Friday, October 26 versus the Trenton Devils at U.S. Bank Arena.

Stewart Assigned To Cyclones

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00

The Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, have received forward Greg Stewart from their AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Stewart, 20, made the Hamilton (AHL) squad out of training camp but did not play in any of the first five games the team played. He played at Petersborough of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) last season. Stewart registered 24 goals and 15 assists for 39 points in 60 games. He was also +18 in plus/minus rating.

He is expected to be in uniform this weekend at Trenton (Friday) and Johnstown (Saturday).

?Greg has been waiting for a chance to play in Hamilton,? Cincinnati Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. ?Because everyone has stayed healthy, there has not been an opportunity to play. He will be a valuable player for us.?

To make room on the roster for Stewart, the Cyclones have placed forward Aaron Foster on waivers. Foster appeared in both Cyclones games last weekend, but did not register a point. In other news, the Cyclones have placed forward Matt Rogers on the three-day injured reserve list.

The Cincinnati Cyclones are on the road this weekend with games at Trenton (Friday) and Johnstown (Saturday). The Cyclones return to U.S. Bank Arena on Wednesday, November 1 when the Florida Everblades come to town. Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Rogers Waived, Perkins On IR

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHL?s Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced today they have waived forward Matt Rogers and placed rookie defenseman Sean Perkins on the three-day injured reserve list.

Rogers, 25, had two stints with the Cyclones last season, netting four goals and two assists for six points in 27 games. Matt also appeared in 16 games between Rio Grande (CHL) and Chicago (UHL).

The Cyclones currently have 19 active players on their roster. Opening night rosters will be finalized on Thursday (Oct. 18) and the Cyclones open the season on Saturday night (Oct. 20) at Dayton at 7pm. That game will be played at the Nutter Center.

Tickets for the 2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones season are now on sale. Ticket packages start as low as $66, call the Cyclones at 513-421-PUCK (7825) for more details. The Cyclones home opener is on Friday, October 26 versus the Trenton Devils at U.S. Bank Arena.

Closing In On Youngstown...

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00

Day five of the Cincinnati Cyclones training camp is in the books. This morning, the club worked extensively with five-on-five situations.

Training camp continues on Thursday with a 10am workout scheduled at SportsPlus (10765 Reading Rd., Evendale).

The Cyclones are in action on Friday at Youngstown. Faceoff from the Chevrolet Centre is at 7pm. The game will be carried on the internet through the club's website and the B2 Network.

COACHES SHOW: The first 'Cyclones Coaches Show' of the year comes up on Monday, October 15 from 7-8pm at Jefferson Hall, located at Newport on the Levee. This year, the show will be carried on SuperTalk 96.5FM and through their website (www.supertalkfm965.com).

One of the first appearances the team will have this season, will be at Paramount King's Island on Sunday, October 21. Patrons will have the opportunity to meet all the players on the team in a special autograph session from 1-3pm that day. Tickets to the amusement park can be purcahsed at the gate on that day.

Fans wearing their Cyclones apparel will be able to purchase tickets for $24.95 at the gate. Fans can pre-order tickets through the Kings Island website to avoid the wait at the gate. Checking out website: www.pki.com/cyclones will allow fans to also utilize that $24.95 price tag.

This article will be updated each day during training camp. Keep an eye open for the latest news!

Cyclones Acquire Dave Borrelli

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? The Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, announced Wednesday (Nov. 8) that they have acquired forward Dave Borrelli from the Reading Royals in exchange for future considerations.

Borrelli, 25, was the Division I NCAA scoring leader last season at Mercyhurst College, collecting 51 points in 33 games for a 1.55 point per game average. Borrelli collected 28 goals during the season, an average of 0.85 per game, second-best in the nation. He also collected 14 power play goals, fourth-most in the country and his average of 0.42 per game was the highest per game average in Division I hockey. Borrelli also tallied five shorthanded goals, third-most in college hockey and second-most (0.15) in per game average in the country.

This season with Reading, Borrelli appeared in five games and collected an assist.

The acquisition of Borrelli reunites him with Erik Johnson, Conrad Martin and Scott Reynolds, who were all teammates for four seasons at Mercyhurst.

?Getting a player of Dave Borrelli?s talent is a plus,? Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. ?He?s a speedy, versatile offensive player and will give our special teams a boost.?

Borrelli is expected to arrive in time for the Cyclones next game, a 7:30pm tilt with Wheeling on Friday night (Nov. 10) at U.S. Bank Arena.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones-Lynx Preview For Thursday

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00

Augusta Lynx (2-3-1) at Cincinnati Cyclones (4-3)
Both teams have games Wednesday: Augusta at Dayton, Wheeling at Cincinnati
Regular Season Game #9
Thursday, November 7, 2007
U.S. Bank Arena
Game Time: 7:30pm
Promotion: Thirsty Thursday (Pabst Blue Ribbon cans $1 each)

Television: None.
Internet TV: B2 Networks.
Radio: None.
Internet Radio: www.cycloneshockey.com (air time 7:15pm)
Tickets: $22.50, $17 and $12. Available at the gate.

The Cincinnati Cyclones (4-3, 3rd in North Division) play the middle game of a three game homestand and their second in two nights. Cincinnati had its two game win streak snapped in Dayton on Sunday.

The Augusta Lynx (2-3-1, 7th in South Division) continue their four game trip through the North Division. The Lynx were winless in their last four game (0-3-1) prior to Wednesday�s game at Dayton.

WHO TO WATCH:
Gerard Miller has points in all four games he has played for the Cyclones.
Jean-Michel Daoust has six points on the season.

Aaron Slattengren has two goals and three assists for five points to lead Augusta.
Nathan Marsters has both of the wins in goal for the Lynx.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Augusta will have seven players who were selected in the NHL Entry Draft on the roster Thursday.

FAST FACT:
Lynx rookie forward Matt Auffrey was born in Cincinnati.

UP NEXT:
The Cyclones host Augusta, Saturday night at U.S. Bank Arena for �Throwback Night��which will feature $6 tickets (available at the door), $1 concession items and deeply discounted items at the souvenir stand. Players jerseys will be auctioned off after the game and proceeds go to Cincinnati Children�s Hospital Medical Center.

Desjardins, Irish-Baker Shine In Win

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI � Cedrick Desjardins posted his second straight shutout and Billy Irish-Baker netted his first two-goal game as a pro, as the Cincinnati Cyclones took a 4-0 win over the Wheeling Nailers Wednesday night at U.S. Bank Arena. The win was Cincinnati�s third in the last four games.

The Cyclones opened the scoring 13:33 into the first period, when right wing Jean-Michel Daoust netted his first goal of the seasonon the power play. Daoust fired a one-timer from the bottom of the faceoff circle to the right of David Brown, collecting the pass from defenseman Gerard Miller, who extended his point streak to five games. Rookie David Desharnais added the second assist on the score. The shots favored Cincinnati, 13-8, in the opening frame.

One key moment in the game occurred in the first period when Wheeling had a three-minute power play, including a full minute of five-on-three time. The Nailers squeezed off four shots during that flurry, but the ECHL�s second-best power play unit came away empty.

Cincinnati netted a pair of goals in the second period to open a 3-0 edge. Rookie forward Billy Irish-Baker picked up his first goal of the season at 1:09, as he waited at the far post for a pass from Desharnais, as Chad Starling picked up the other assist. At 11:04, Thomas Beauregard took a long pass from Tyler Howells up the right wing to pick up his fourth goal of the season. With Wheeling in the middle of a line change, Howells connected with Beauregard, who worked his way to the left goalpost and slipped the puck past Brown. The Cyclones outshot Wheeling, 16-9.

The Cyclones closed out the scoring at 16:27 of the third, when Irish-Baker picked up his second of the night, as Andrew Martin and Miller added the assists. Wheeling held the shooting edge in the third period, 9-6, but was outshot, 35-26, for the night.

Cedrick Desjardins picks up the win with his second consecutive shutout. The 26 save performance was the sixth blanking of his career and his fourth at U.S. Bank Arena.

The win makes Cincinnati 5-3 on the year and in second place in the North Division. Wheeling drops to 3-3-1 on the campaign.

Cincinnati plays the middle game of the three-game homestand on tomorrow (Nov. 8) versus Augusta. The highlight game of that stretch is the Saturday, Nov. 10 contest against Augusta on �Throwback Night�, when concessions and souvenirs will be discounted. Tickets for that game will also have a 1970s feel, as they will be priced at $6 each for everything from the third row and beyond.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones Blow Away Elmira, 7-1!

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI � Goals eleven seconds apart in the first period and a pair of goals in the second period from Mathieu Aubin set the Cincinnati Cyclones in motion to end a two game losing streak in a 7-1 win over the Elmira Jackals on Wednesday night. The triumph also ended a seven-game winning streak for the North Division leaders.

The Cyclones opened with a flurry, netting all three goals of the first period. Brian Schmidt opened the scoring with a shot from the point 5:14 into the frame, his third of the season, with Scott Reynolds and Mathieu Aubin adding the assists. Matt Syroczynski tipped in a shot at 13:15, his fourth of the year, from another point blast from Schmidt with another helper going to Mark Matheson. Eleven seconds later, at 13:26, Andrew Miller scored his second of the campaign from James Sixsmith and Thomas Beauregard.

In the second period, second-year forward Mathieu Aubin netted a pair of goals to extend the lead to 5-0. Aubin�s first came at 3:39, his sixth of the season from Barret Ehgoetz. The second tally of the frame was a power play marker at 14:33 from Jon Gleed and Mark Matheson.

The third period saw Ehgoetz score a shorthanded goal 4:04 into the third period, his fifth of the season from Thomas Beauregard. The lead opened to 6-0 when Jean-Michel Daoust collected his eleventh goal of the year at 5:49 from David Desharnais and Matheson, who registered his third assist of the night. Frank Littlejohn netted his sixth goal of the season at 9:41 of the final frame to break up the shutout bid by Dov Grumet-Morris.

Goaltender Grumet-Morris won his fourth straight decision for the Cyclones, stopping 15 shots in collecting his sixth win of the season.

Cyclones right wing Jean-Michel Daoust extended his point streak to ten games with the third period goal. During this string that started back on Nov. 7, Daoust has eleven goals and eight assists for 19 points. It is the second-longest point streak in team history (Joe Cardarelli had a 13-game stretch during 2002-03). Daoust�s assist extends his stretch of games with an assist to seven, tying the club record.

Cyclones 10-5-1 lost two straight, Elmira 13-5-1 won seven straight. The Jackals were 11-3 since losing to Cincinnati back on Nov. 2, by a 5-1 count, prior to this evening�s game.

The Cyclones have a 9-3-1 record in November, the second-most wins the club has recorded in a month. Cincinnati turned in a ten win month during March 2002.

Cincinnati hits the road for a pair of contests this weekend. Friday night, the club is at Johnstown for a 7pm tilt and Saturday, the squad is at Trenton, also for a 7pm clash. Both games will be carried on SuperTalk FM 96.5. The Cyclones return to U.S. Bank Arena for three games next week (12/5 v. Dayton and 12/7 and 12/8 v. Elmira).

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Desjardins Stops 33 In Win

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? Cincinnati Cyclones forward Cory Urquhart rifled home his tenth goal of the season early in the second period to give the club a 2-1 triumph over the North Division leading Toledo Storm, Friday night at U.S. Bank Arena. It was Cincinnati?s third win in the past nine contests. Cyclones goaltender Cedrick Desjardins picked up his third victory of the season?stopping 33 shots.

The Cyclones opened the scoring just 53 seconds into the contest when rookie forward Erik Johnson fired a shot through traffic for his first professional goal. Forward Avery Wilson and center Barret Ehgoetz collected the assists on the score. Little more than a minute later, at 1:55, Jamie Tardif of Toledo collected his fifth tally of the season to deadlock the game at 1-1.

Third-year forward Cory Urquhart netted his tenth goal of the season for the Cyclones at 2:37 of the second period to give Cincinnati a 2-1 lead that it would hold entering the third frame.

The Cyclones improve to 6-8-0 on the season, fifth in the North Division standings of the ECHL. Cincinnati travels to Dayton on Saturday night (Nov. 25) at 7pm. The game will be carried on the team?s website www.cycloneshockey.com. Toledo drops to 8-5-0 on the year, holding onto first place in the North Division.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones-Bombers, Tomorrow Night!

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00

Cincinnati Cyclones v. Dayton Bombers - Game Preview

Thursday, November 16, 2007 ? U.S. Bank Arena ? 7:30pm

Tickets: $12, $17 and $22.50, available at the U.S. Bank Arena Box Office or through TicketMaster at 513-562-4949.

Radio: None. Carried on www.cycloneshockey.com

Season Series: This will be the second of twelve meetings between the teams and the second at U.S. Bank Arena. The Cyclones won the first meeting, 3-0 on November 3. The Cyclones lead the Cricket Cup standings, 1-0 (winner of each game gets a point in the standings--sponsored by Cricket Communications of Southwest Ohio).

Cyclones Keys: Cory Urquhart has eight goals on the year to pace Cincinnati. The Cyclones rank third in the ECHL in penalty killing at 88.5%.

Bombers Keys: Dan LaCosta, a rookie, limited Trenton to one goal in collecting hios first professional win on November 10. Dayton has allowed the fewest goals in the ECHL this season (19?Cincinnati is second at 23).

Cyclones Drop Trenton, 5-1, Wednesday!

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI � The Cincinnati Cyclones used a three goal first period explosion and a two point effort from rookie David Desharnais.to claim a 5-1 win over Trenton on Wednesday night. The triumph propelled the Cyclones into first place in the North Division.

Cincinnati opened the scoring in the first period by netting the game�s first three goals. At 3:11, forward Scott Reynolds notched his fourth score of the season with Andrew Martin and Chad Starling adding the assists. The lead opened up to 2-0, as forward Matt Syroczynski notched his first tally of the season at 12:09 with Jean-Michel Daoust adding the assist. The Cyclones opened the 3-0 lead at 16:53 when rookie Billy Irish-Baker netted his third goal of the campaign with Barret Ehgoetz adding the helper. Just 32 seconds later, at 17:30, Trenton�s Eric Castonguay closed the deficit to 3-1 with his fourth goal of the year. The shots on goal favored Cincinnati, 20-6, in the opening frame.

There was no scoring in the second period, as Cincinnati held an 11-8 shooting edge in the frame.

In the third period, Cincinnati scored 9:13 into the frame when Desharnais netted a shorthanded goal to extend the lead to 4-1. Forward Jean-Michel Daoust picked up a goal for the fifth consecutive game, 16:35 into the period, with Conrad Martin and Desharnais adding the assists.

Cedrick Desjardins stopped 19 shots to collect his fourth win of the season.

The Cyclones improve to 8-3-1 on the season, their best record through twelve games in team history. The win also puts Cincinnati in fisst place in the North Division and gives the club a share of the American Conference lead�another first in team history. Trenton falls to 3-8 on the season, settling in seventh place in the North Division.

The Cyclones host Wheeling for Rich Franklin Night at U.S. Bank Arena on Friday at 7:30pm.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones Fall 4-3 To Florida

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00

The Cincinnati Cyclones dropped a 4-3 decision Wednesday night to the Florida Everblades at U.S. Bank Arena. Jonathan Lehun scored with 1:59 remaining to break a 3-3 deadlock and take the win in Florida?s first game away from home this season.

Cyclones forward Jean-Michel Daoust scored his first two goals of the season and defenseman Riley Day picked up first points as a professional in the defeat. Goaltender Dov Grumet-Morris stopped 27 shots in taking his first loss of the season.

The teams will not have long to wait before meeting again, the clubs square off on Monday, November 6 at U.S. Bank Arena.

The Cyclones are next in action on Friday night (Nov. 3) against the Dayton Bombers at U.S. Bank Arena. Game time is 7:30pm. Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones Open American Conference Finals Friday

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00

The Cincinnati Cyclones play host to the South Carolina Stingrays in the American Conference Finals on Friday night at 7:30pm at U.S. Bank Arena.

A media report circulating Wednesday night had the game being played tomorrow night. That report is incorrect.

Game two of the series is Saturday night at 7:30pm in Cincinnati.

Chuck Weber Signed For 2007-08!

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? The Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL announced this afternoon they have re-signed Head Coach Chuck Weber for the 2007-08 season. Terms of the deal were not released.

Weber, 34, directed the Cyclones to a 37-29-4-2 record and a third-place finish in the North Division. The 37 wins, 80 standings points and .556 winning percentage were all the second-best in club history (1995-96 Louisville squad had 39 wins, 85 points and a .607 win percentage).

The Cyclones were the first ECHL team in two seasons to pull an upset in a Kelly Cup playoff round with their sweep of Toledo in the opening round of the postseason. Cincinnati came within a game of advancing to the American Conference finals in its first season back after two years of inactivity in the ECHL.

Chuck was the runner-up for ECHL Coach of the Year accolades behind Alaska?s Davis Payne. The first-year mentor of the Cyclones had an eleven-game unbeaten streak at home from November 18 through January 6, posting a 9-0-2 mark along the way. Cincinnati led the North Division for 90 days, from December 23 through March 23.

?I?m very happy to have the opportunity to return to the Cyclones,? Weber said. ?I was fortunate to have the ability to build this team from scratch. We have a great foundation here. I am very excited about the upcoming season."

Among Weber?s accomplishments was securing an affiliation agreement with the NHL?s Montreal Canadiens, helping to develop the ECHL All-Star Game?s winning goaltender Cedrick Desjardins and acquiring the league?s top goal scorer Mike Wirll. The team turned in a 7-4-1 mark (.625 win percentage) during January?a month that saw the club ravaged by the call up of five players to the AHL and the loss of 31 man-games due to those recalls.

?We?re happy to have Chuck Weber signed for next season,? Cyclones president Ray Harris said. ?He built a solid foundation for this team and proved he could assemble a club that could compete every night. We?re looking forward to having another great season in 2007-08.?

Weber was named as the Head Coach of the Cincinnati Cyclones in May 2006, bringing a track record of success with him. Chuck previously served as an assistant coach for seven seasons?being a part of one championship (Orlando 2001).

In 2005-06, Weber was with the Utah Grizzlies (ECHL), serving as assistant coach and Assistant Director of Hockey Operations. The club posted a 36-30-6 record and was eliminated from the Kelly Cup playoffs, by the eventual champions?the Alaska Aces.

Chuck?s coaching career began during the 1999-2000 season with the Orlando Solar Bears of the International Hockey League (IHL). In just his second season (2000-01) as a coach, he was a part of the Turner Cup championship in the league?s final season.

The following year (2001-02), Weber was the assistant with Trenton (ECHL) and the Titans posted the ECHL?s second-best record (46-16-10). Trenton won the Northeast Division championship and advanced to the Kelly Cup quarterfinals. In 2002-03, Chuck stepped up to the next level as an assistant coach with Milwaukee of the American Hockey League (AHL). During his year with the Admirals, he helped direct the Admirals to a 32-27-14-7 record. In the Calder Cup playoffs that year, Milwaukee was eliminated in the second round by the eventual champion Houston Aeros.

For the 2003-04 season, Weber accepted a new challenge as the assistant coach and Assistant Director of Hockey Operations for Augusta (ECHL). During his two seasons with the Lynx, Chuck helped guide the club to a 60-68-16 record. Following the 2004-05 season, he had the opportunity to move out west and work with Utah.

Weber is a 1995 graduate of the University of Albany, where he majored in Communications and had minors in Athletic Training and Business. He was also a member of the Great Danes hockey program.

This Date In Cyclones History...

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00

MAY 2, 1998 (nine years ago today): Cyclones defenseman Eric Dandenault trickles a shot from the right point through the pads of Detroit Vipers goaltender Jeff Reese, 10:05 into the third overtime to give Cincinnati a 3-2 win.

Dandenault's shot rolled between the legs of the Vipers netminder and dropped onto its side no more than four inches after it cleared the goal line. A weary Cyclones club did its best to celebrate the victory--which took nearly the length of a doubleheader to complete.

The game, which ended at 12:35am at The Palace, took just over five hours to complete. The Cyclones would have to play later that same night against Detroit, losing 3-1, to even the series at a game apiece. The Vipers would win the next three games after that to capture the best-of-seven series and would advance to the Turner Cup finals--before losing in seven games to the Chicago Wolves.

During the six period game with Detroit, Cyclones goaltender Geoff Sarjeant would take three liters of IV during the overtime intermissions. Despite having the flu and losing a reported 12 pounds during the game, 'The Sarje' knocked away a franchise-playoff record 53 shots.

It happened nine years ago today.

Dayton Claims 3-0 Win From Cyclones

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00

FAIRBORN, Ohio ? The Dayton Bombers got a 32 save performance from Adam Berkhoel and parlayed that into a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones Wednesday night at the Nutter Center. The victory sets up a seventh game in the North Division finals. The defeat was the first road loss for the Cyclones in the playoffs in five games.

The first period had no scoring, but featured hard-checking up and down play. The shots on goal favored Dayton, 12-11, while each team had two power play chances.

Dayton opened the scoring in the second period when at 15:35, Paul Kelly netted his seventh goal of the playoffs from Jeff Hristovski and Yannick Tifu. Kelly let loose a shot from the high slot and beat Cedrick Desjardins to the nearside post. The Cyclones outshot the Bombers, 12-8, in the period.

The Bombers netted a pair of third period goals from Brent Walton, his second of the playoffs at 7:43, while shorthanded. Walton?s goal was assisted by Trevor Frischmon and Greg Labenski. The third goal of the night came from Joe Cullen, his third of the postseason at 18:07. Brad Farynuk had the assist.

With the win, Dayton forces a seventh game in the series. That game will be played tomorrow night, here at the Nutter Center at 7pm. The winner of this series will meet either Florida or Texas for the American Conference championship and a berth in the Kelly Cup finals. The American Conference finals will begin at the South Division winners home on Tuesday, May 8.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Deitsch Recalled, Trading Deadline Passes

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? The Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL have had center Jason Deitsch called up to the American Hockey League?s (AHL) Wilkes Barre-Scranton Penguins. Deitsch is expected to be in the lineup for the Penguins tonight at Norfolk.

Deitsch, 26, leads the Cyclones in scoring with 57 points (23 goals and 34 assists). It is his first trip to the AHL in his two-year pro career. The first Cincinnati born player to play for the Cyclones, Deitsch was a member of the Colonial Cup champion Kalamazoo K-Wings of the United Hockey League (UHL) last season. Jason is the eleventh member of the squad to earn a trip to the American Hockey League this season.

?We are pleased for Jason Deitsch,? Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. ?Jason has earned the opportunity to display his talent at the next level.?

In other Cyclones news on trade deadline day, goaltender Ben Gray was traded to the Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) in exchange for considerations. Gray, 24, appeared in three games, posting a 2-1 record with a 3.67 goals against average and a .901 save percentage.

?We wish Ben Gray the best of luck,? Head Coach Chuck Weber added. ?He was behind two guys who are going to carry us the rest of the way. In Utah, he will have an opportunity to play and develop.?

The Cyclones are next in action on Friday, March 9, vs. Dayton for a 7:30pm tilt. The Cyclones will begin the evening as the leaders of the North Division. Cincinnati moved into a share of the top spot on Dec. 23 and has not been moved from first place since (that will be 76 days in a row for those of you following along when Friday arrives).

Tickets for all Cyclones home games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones Acquire Goaltender Cody Rudkowsky

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00

CINCINNATI � With the ECHL trade deadline approaching on Wednesday afternoon, the Cincinnati Cyclones got an early start on their Kelly Cup run by acquiring goaltender Cody Rudkowsky from the Phoenix Roadrunners in exchange for defenseman Gerard Miller.

Rudkowsky is in his ninth season and has a 133-116-36 mark as a professional. This season with Phoenix, the 29-year old has a 9-23-5 record with a 3.89 goals against average and a .897 save percentage. He has one shutout on the year, stopping 47 shots in a 4-0 win at Bakersfield on Jan. 8. He is second in the ECHL in saves with 1051.

Cody has one game of NHL experience, winning a game for the St. Louis Blues during the 2002-03 season. He has played in 109 American Hockey League games in his career.

�Cody Rudkowsky is an established ECHL goaltender,� Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. �We want to be deep at every position and not knowing how our affiliates will help us at this position, we wanted to be pro-active. In order to get quality, you have to spend quality and we wish Gerard Miller the best in the future.�

The Cyclones return to action on Friday night with a 7:30pm tilt with Reading at U.S. Bank Arena. Tickets will be available at the door.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Desharnais Named CCM Vector ECHL Rookie of the Month

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio � Cincinnati Cyclones rookie center David Desharnais has been named CCM Vector ECHL Rookie of the Month for February. Desharnais, 21, turned in a 21 point month on three goals and 18 assists, to go with a +8 rating. The Cyclones are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL�s Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators.

Desharnais, a native of Quebec City, is the first Cyclones player to collect the Rookie of the Month award in team history. He becomes only the third player in ECHL history to win the award twice. The 5-foot-6, 177 pounder had points in all 13 games during the month and has a 22-game point scoring streak (6-35-41). In February, he had six multiple point games. During the month, he extended his ECHL-record assist streak to 20 games.

For the season, Desharnais is tied for the ECHL�s scoring lead with 17 goals and 58 assists for 75 points. David also ranks third in the league in plus/minus rating at +29. The 58 assists are the most in the league as well.

Desharnais played last season with Chicoutimi (QMJHL), where he amassed 108 points on 38 goals and 70 assists in 61 games. David also appeared in seven games with Bridgeport (AHL). A three-time winner of the Frank Selke Trophy as the league�s Most Sportsmanlike Player, Desharnais has signed an AHL contract with Hamilton since joining the Cyclones.

Cincinnati is currently the leader of the North Division with a 43-9-3 record, the club�s best record in team history.

The Cincinnati Cyclones play a pair of games at U.S. Bank Arena this weekend (Friday and Saturday) against North Division rival Reading. Face off both nights is at 7:30pm. Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Desjardins Named RBC Financial Group ECHL Saver of Month

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio � Cincinnati Cyclones goaltender Cedrick Desjardins has been named RBC Financial Group ECHL Saver of the Month. Desjardins, 22, becomes the first player in the Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL history win the award. The Cyclones are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL�s Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators.

Desjardins, 22, a native of Edmunson, New Brunswick, turned in a 5-0 mark during the month, a .957 save percentage and a 1.40 goals against average. Cedrick started the month tying his season high with 39 saves in a 4-1 win at Wheeling on Feb. 1 and turned aside 29 shots in an 8-3 win against Mississippi on Feb. 6. He made 25 saves in a 4-1 win against Mississippi on Feb. 9 before again stopping 39 shots to record his league-leading fifth shutout in a 7-0 win at Trenton on Feb. 15. He was recalled to Hamilton of the American Hockey League after making 23 stops in a 5-2 win against Johnstown on Feb. 22.

This season, Desjardins leads the ECHL in goals against average at 1.92. He has a 16-4 record with an ECHL-best .934 save percentage and a league-high five shutouts. He has a club-record nine shutouts in his two seasons in the Queen City.

Cincinnati went 13-0 during the month, using three different goaltenders. The Cyclones are currently the leaders of the North Division with a 43-9-3 record and clinched a berth in the Kelly Cup playoffs.

The Cincinnati Cyclones play a pair of games at U.S. Bank Arena this weekend (Friday and Saturday) against North Division rival Reading. Face off both nights is at 7:30pm. Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones Acquire Defenseman Jeremy Swanson

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00

CINCINNATI � With the ECHL trade deadline approaching on Wednesday afternoon, the Cincinnati Cyclones made a trade with the Columbia Inferno to acquire defenseman Jeremy Swanson, who was acquired earlier in the day from the Wheeling Nailers. The Cyclones sent defenseman A.J. Bozoian and forward Travis Fuller to Columbia to complete the deal.

Swanson, 25, is in his fourth season, having spent the year so far in Wheeling. With the Nailers, Jeremy turned in a goal and five assists for six points in 55 games. He also amassed 42 penalty minutes. In 188 games as a professional, he has four goals and 22 assists for 26 points and 249 penalty minutes.

Swanson was a sixth round draft choice of the Florida Panthers (no. 169 overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He played his junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) between Sault Ste. Marie and Barrie, appearing in 255 games, collecting 22 goals and 82 assists for 114 points and 387 penalty minutes.

�Jeremy Swanson is a solid veteran,� Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. �He has tremendous upside and can help our defense out as we close in on the playoffs. We wish A.J. Bozoian and Travis Fuller the best. They helped us get to where we are right now.�

The Cyclones return to action on Friday night with a 7:30pm tilt with Reading at U.S. Bank Arena. Tickets will be available at the door.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Desharnais, Russell Each Record Four Points In Win!

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00

CINCINNATI � Cincinnati Cyclones rookie David Desharnais turned in his fifth four-point night of the season and guide the North Division champions to a 6-2 win over Reading on Wednesday night. Desharnais, who leads the ECHL with 98 points, had a pair of goals and a pair of assists in the contest. Rookie Ryan Russell pulled the same feat (two goals and two assists) in the contest as well.

The Cyclones became the third Cincinnati professional hockey team to win at least 51 games in the regular season. The last was the IHL�s version of the Cyclones in 1995-96 (51 wins) before losing in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The 1972-73 Cincinnati Swords (AHL) won 54 games and captured the Calder Cup championship.

The Cyclones took a 2-1 lead in the first period. At 9:59, Matt Syroczynski registered his 30th goal of the season to give Cincinnati a 1-0 edge. David Desharnais threw the puck from behind the net into the slot to Syroczynski, who snapped off the shot. Ryan Russell added the other assist. The lead extended to 2-0, when Russell came up the left wing side and took a feed from Olivier Latendresse and Desharnais. Just 16 seconds later�at 17:36, Reading cut the deficit to 2-1, as Brock Hooton netted his 24th goal, firing a shot from the bottom of the right circle that slipped through Cincinnati netmind Cody Rudkowsky.

In the second period, Desharnais scored a pair of goals to help Cincinnati open a 4-1 edge. The first came at 14:48, as he came down the right wing side taking passes from Russell and Syroczynski. The second of the frame came as he worked the bottom of the right circle and lifted a shot over Royals netminder John Murray. Desharnais took the pass from Mathieu Aubin and Latendresse for his 26th goal of the campaign.

Cincinnati opened the scoring in the third period at 3:50, when Scott Reynolds netted his 13th goal from Trevor Wolfe to extend the lead to 5-1. A Reading goal from Charlie Kronschnabel at 10:39, narrowed the lead to 5-2. Russell closed out the scoring with his second goal of the night and third of the season at 13:33, as Chris Ferazzoli and Josh Coyle added the helpers.

Cody Rudkowsky stopped 23 shots in running his record with the Cyclones to 4-0-2.

The Cincinnati Cyclones are 41 games above .500, with a 51-10-5 record and sole possession of first place in the North Division�22 points ahead of second place Elmira. The win gives Cincinnati a 35-4-3 record since December 15. Reading is 37-23-6 and in third place in the division, 27 points behind Cincinnati. The 51 wins are the most ever by the club.

The Cyclones are next in action Friday night versus Elmira with a 7:30pm faceoff scheduled at U.S. Bank Arena. It is U.S. Bank Fan Appreciation Night�with one dollar hot dogs, Pepsis and beers. That night will also be a special or fans purchasing season tickets for the 2008-09 season, as tickets will be $320 for all 36 games if paid in full that night�that price is $20 lower than the normal cost of $340.

By winning the North Division, the Cyclones have a bye in the play-in round of the ECHL postseason and will host the winner of the fourth seed-fifth seed, best-of-three series at the end of the regular season. The first game of the best-of-seven series that the Cyclones will play, opens at U.S. Bank Arena on Friday, April 11 at 7:30pm. The second contest (Game �B� will be played the next night�Saturday, April 12).

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones �Teach� Johnstown A Lesson, 4-3

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00

CINCINNATI � The Cincinnati Cyclones netted four power play goals in a 4-3 win over the Johnstown Chiefs, in a Wednesday morning game at U.S. Bank Arena. The contest was an �Education In Hockey Day� game, with more than 4100 students from the area attending the game. Mathieu Aubin and Olivier Latendresse each had a pair of goals and a pair of assists in the win. David Desharnais, the ECHL�s leading scorer�chipped in with four assists.

Johnstown raced out to a 2-0 lead a bit more than four minutes in the game. Alexandre Imbeault opened the scoring 2:51 into the frame�slamming home a rebound from the top of the top of the goal crease�his tenth goal of the year. Rookie Joel Gasper, in his first pro game, collected the assist. A little more than a minute later, at 4:07, Jason Spence banged home his fifth goal of the campaign from Vincent Zaore and Joey Olson.

Lesson number one was taught here, do not give the ECHL�s top power play unit a chance to operate. The Cyclones at 22.3 percent lead the league in conversion rate and went four for six on the day.

A two-man advantage later in the first period allowed Cincinnati to get back in the game. Mathieu Aubin nailed his 22nd goal of the season at 8:22, just nine seconds after the two-man advantage began. Aubin waited at the left post and waited for a pass from David Desharnais, who took it from Olivier Latendresse. Thirty-five seconds later, at 8:57, Aubin picked up his second of the day and 23rd of the year from Desharnais and Latendresse, again. Aubin came down the left wing side and buried a backhanded shot past Ryan Nie. The shots on goal favored Johnstown, 18-6, in the opening period.

In the second period, the Cyclones grabbed the lead when Olivier Latendresse buried his fifth goal of the season�on the power play�at 14:24. Desharnais and Aubin had the assists on the goal. Cincinnati survived high drama late in the frame, as the club killed 28 seconds of five-on-three power play time by the Chiefs. Johnstown again won the shots on goal battle, 10-7, in the period.

Lesson number two came next, when the Cyclones hold a lead entering the third period, they were 32-3-1. After the final frame�they became 33-3-1.

The Cyclones scored on their only shot of the third period, as Latendresse picked up his second of the afternoon and sixth of the season at 4:11. Aubin and Desharnias added the assists. It was the fourth power play goal of the day. Mike Knight rounded out the scoring for Johnstown, notching his eighth goal at 17:41 from Imbeault and Randy Rowe. The shots on goal favored the Chiefs, 6-1, in the period and 34-14 for the game.

Cody Rudkowsky picked up the win, his eleventh of the campaign, stopping 32 shots. Ryan Nie, in his second bid to set Johnstown�s career wins record, took the loss to drop to 24-12-4, making ten saves.

The last lesson came with the victory, which assured Cincinnati of no worse than finishing with the ECHL�s third-best record at the end of the regular season.

CYCLONES NOTEBOOK:

Prior to Wednesday�s game, the Cyclones received defenseman Jon Gleed from the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL). Gleed, a second-year pro, has appeared in 22 games with Hamilton, collecting a pair of assists and 14 penalty minutes. He has also appeared in 13 games with the Cyclones, tallying four assists and 30 penalty minutes. The Cyclones also signed forward Chris Ferazzoli, a rookie who played with Indiana (MAHL) and was the circuit�s third-leading scorer with 65 points (22-43-65).

On Monday (March 17), for the first time in club history, the Cincinnati Cyclones have captured the ECHL�s North Division title. The club, which began in Louisville in 1995-96, is in its ninth season of operation. The IHL�s Cincinnati Cyclones won one division title (1995-96). That edition of the Cyclones was the last team to crack the 100-plus point barrier in the standings, registering 111 points.

The Cincinnati Cyclones are 39 games above .500, with a 49-10-4 record and sole possession of first place in the North Division�23 points ahead of second place Elmira. The win gives Cincinnati a 33-4-2 record since December 15. Johnstown is 30-29-5 and in fourth place in the division. The 49 wins are the most ever by the club.

The Cyclones are next in action Friday night (March 21) at Johnstown at 7pm. The game will be carried on the internet at: www.cycloneshockey.com. The game will also be carried on 96 Rock. Saturday�s game at Wheeling will be a 7:30pm start on 96 Rock also.

By winning the North Division, the Cyclones have a bye in the play-in round of the ECHL postseason and will host the winner of the fourth seed-fifth seed, best-of-three series at the end of the regular season. The first game of the best-of-seven series that the Cyclones will play, opens at U.S. Bank Arena on Friday, April 11 at 7:30pm.

Currently, the Cyclones sit with the ECHL�s second-best record. Assuming the club does not record a point the rest of the season�the Cyclones would be the third-seed overall in the postseason. Only Texas (possible total of 122) and Las Vegas (110) could record more points, than Cincinnati (102ac) currently has.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Reading Claims 4-3 OT Win From Cyclones

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? In a good news, bad news, scenario Wednesday night?the Cincinnati Cyclones dropped a 4-3 overtime decision to the Reading Royals. Former Cyclone Malcolm MacMillan scored 3:35 into overtime to end the contest. The good news? With the point in the standings, Cincinnati re-establishes a one point lead over Dayton for the North Division lead.

The Cyclones opened the scoring 1:33 into the game when defenseman Chad Starling broke in alone and beat goaltender Yutaka Fukifuji for his third goal of the season. Travis Lisabeth and Mike Wirll added the assists. The assist by Wirll extended his consecutive game point streak to six games?third-best currently among ECHL players.

Before the period ended, Reading scored twice. The first came at 9:28 with Jon Francisco netting his eleventh and at 12:43, Joe Zappala tallied his eleventh.

In the second period, Cincinnati evened the score at 2-2, when Billy Irish-Baker, playing his third professional game, tapped home his first goal. Greg Stewart worked the puck out of the right corner and headed for the front of the net. Off a Fukifuji rebound, Irish-Baker alertly followed the play to knot the game up.

Wirll netted his ECHL-leading 41st goal at 2:39, with Greg Gallagher and Barret Ehgoetz adding the assists. Reading tied the game once again at 3-3, with Michael Cohen?s first pro goal at 5:25.

In the overtime, Malcolm MacMillan stuffed his tenth goal of the season into the back of the Cincinnati net at 3:35 to end the contest. The Cyclones outshot the Royals, 34-24, for the game.

The Cyclones are now 32-22-3-2, leaders of the North Division lead by one point over Dayton. Reading is 28-28-1-5 on the season and is in fifth place in the North. The Cyclones return to U.S. Bank Arena on Friday, March 16 at 7:30pm, playing the Trenton Titans.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Desharnais� Four Point Night Leads Cyclones To 6-0 Win

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00

CINCINNATI � Cincinnati Cyclones rookie David Desharnais netted a pair of goals and a pair of assists in a 6-0 blanking of Wheeling on Wednesday night. Goaltender Cody Rudkowsky stopped all 22 shots he faced in his Cincinnati debut. Thomas Beauregard added a pair of goals and an assist as well in the triumph.

It was the seventh shutout Cincinnati has registered this season, establishing a club record. Rudkowsky became the third player in team history to record a blanking in his debut with the squad.

The Cyclones scored the lone goal of the first period, as rookie David Desharnais netted his 21st goal of the season at 10:42 on the power play. Forwards Thomas Beauregard and Olivier Latendresse added the assists.

For Desharnais, it marked the 27th consecutive game that he has registered a point�the longest stretch in the ECHL this season. During this run, Desharnais has eleven goals and 36 assists for 47 points and is the ECHL�s scoring leader with 82 points.

The Cyclones erupted for three second period goals, to blow the game open. Desharnais collected his second of the night and 22nd of the year at 46 seconds, also on the power play. Jason Deitsch and Mathieu Aubin added the assists. At 3:01, Avery Wilson netted his fifth goal of the campaign, after Aubin overpowered a Wheeling player behind the net to center the puck for the score. Beauregard closed the scoring in the frame with his 26th goal at 17:24, as Desharnais and Latendresse added the helpers.

It was the 31st time this season that Cincinnati had scored three or more goals in a period.

Cincinnati picked up two more goals in the third period, to close out the scoring. Beauregard netted his second of the night and 27th of the year at 10:01, Desharnais and Scott Reynolds picked up the assists. That was the fourth power play goal of the night. At 13:15, Barret Ehgoetz collected his 16th goal from James Sixsmith and Chad Starling�to end the onslaught.

The Cyclones outshot Wheeling, 40-22 on the night.

The Cincinnati Cyclones are 37 games above .500 for the first time in team history, with a 46-9-3 record and sole possession of first place in the North Division�21 ahead of Reading for second place and 22 points ahead of second place Elmira. The win gives Cincinnati a 30-3-1 record since December 15. Wheeling is 17-37-6. The 46 wins are the most ever by the club.

The Cyclones are next in action on Thursday night (March 13), when Trenton comes to U.S. Bank Arena for a 7:30pm tilt.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones Hockey Camp Next Week!

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00

The Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey School runs June 11-15 at SportsPlus (10765 Reading Rd.) in Evendale. Signup for the camps is Sunday, June 10 from 2-4pm.

A Youth Camp for kids involves 15 hours of on-ice training and an off-ice program of dry land training, conditioning and video instruction. The price is $275 per camper.

An Adult Camp is going to be held each day in the evening. There are 9.5 hours of instruction on-ice. Lessons will be taught to skill levels ranging from those just learning through intermediate level. Lots of skill development is on the schedule, with pro style practices for campers. The cost of the camp is $125 per camper.

Those with questions prior to Sunday should contact Cyclones assistant coach Dean Stork at 513-421-PUCK, ext. 351 or drop him an email at dstork@usbankarena.com.

Ehgoetz Agrees To Terms For 2007-08

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? The Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League and Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League, announced this morning they have agreed to terms with center Barret Ehgoetz.

Ehgoetz completed his second professional season with 18 goals and 26 assists for 44 points in 69 games. Barret scored the first goal of a game seven times, a season-high for the Cyclones. During the season, he collected a pair of two goal games, highlighted by a two goal, three point performance in a 4-2 win at Stockton on March 3.

Ehgoetz and Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber worked together in Utah in 2005-06, where he appeared in 64 games and tallied 30 points (14-16-30). Barret played collegiately at Niagara University, where he set the school record for points in a career with 166 (71-95-166). In 2002-03, he was selected as the College Hockey America Conference co-Player of the Year.

?I'm excited to return to Cincinnati for a second season and look to continue to build on the success that we had in our first year,? Ehgoetz said. ?The organization, fans, and city did an outstanding job supporting us and it's an honor to be able to come back and be a part of something special.?

Ehgoetz is the second player to agree to terms with the Cyclones for 2007-08 (Chad Starling is the other). Training camp for the team opens in early October.

Tickets for the 2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones season are now on sale. Ticket packages start as low as $66, call the Cyclones at 513-421-PUCK (7825) for more details. The season starts on Friday, October 19 when the Dayton Bombers come to U.S. Bank Arena.

Cyclones Donate More Than $35k To Community

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? The Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL announced this afternoon that they donated $38,276 in goods and materials to the Cincinnati community during 2006-07. The Cyclones wish to express their gratitude to those charities and causes seeking assistance.

?We are pleased to be able to do our part to help our community,? Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. ?The Cyclones appreciate the opportunity to help out.?

More than 1800 tickets and 19 suites were donated during the season to charitable causes. Nine other memorabilia pieces were also issued on behalf of the team. In addition to the monetary contributions, the players on the squad donated 224 hours to assist with appearances to hospitals, schools and other locations throughout the season.

The players also teamed with the Cyclones Fan Club for the annual ?Pucks-N-Pasta? dinner that generated more than $5500 for the Neediest Kids of All.

Tickets for the 2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones season are now on sale. Ticket packages start as low as $66, call the Cyclones at 513-421-PUCK (7825) for more details. The season starts on Friday, October 19 when the Dayton Bombers come to U.S. Bank Arena.

Gallagher, Irish-Baker In Fold For 2007-08

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? The Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League and Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League, announced they have agreed to terms with defenseman Greg Gallagher and forward Billy Irish-Baker. Both players spent part of last season with the Cyclones.

Gallagher played in 22 games collecting four assists with the Cyclones, after joining the club from Knoxville (SPHL) in February. Greg was a four-year letterwinner and a Division III All-American at Hobart College. During his senior season at Hobart (2005-06), he netted 23 points (5-18-23) in 27 games.

Irish-Baker played in just six games for the Cyclones in March, but netted a goal during that span. Billy finished his collegiate career this season at Canisius College, where he gathered nine points (3-6-9) in 35 games with the Golden Griffins. As a sophomore in 2003-04, he led Canisius with twelve goals.

?Greg and Billy will be expected to help solidify the defense and forward positions,? Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. ?They come from solid collegiate backgrounds and I was impressed with both of their contributions here last season.?

Gallagher and Irish-Baker are the third, and fourth, players to agree to terms with the Cyclones for 2007-08 (Barret Ehgoetz and Chad Starling are the others). Training camp for the team opens in early October.

Tickets for the 2007-08 Cincinnati Cyclones season are now on sale. Ticket packages start as low as $66, call the Cyclones at 513-421-PUCK (7825) for more details. The season starts on Friday, October 19 when the Dayton Bombers come to U.S. Bank Arena.

Horton Promoted at TV-19!

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00

CONGRATULATIONS PAUL! ? Cyclones public address announcer Paul Horton has received a promotion from WXIX-TV 19, to Chief Meteorologist. As a result of the promotion, Paul will be devoting more weeknights to his work at the station. He will still continue as the arena voice of the Cyclones during the Friday and Saturday night games?but will miss most weeknight contests. Dennis ?Wildman? Walker, will serve as the public address announcer on the nights that Paul will be unable to attend. Wildman is very familiar with the role?having done the job for 14 years with the club. The ?Wildman?s Lair? will not be carried on the scoreboard those nights.

Cyclones Rev Offense In 5-2 Win

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? Cincinnati Cyclones rookie forward Mathieu Aubin netted a pair of goals and added an assist in a 5-2 win over Reading Wednesday night at U.S. Bank Arena. Rookie defenseman Jarred Mohr added his second goal of the season and an assist to the cause. Goaltender Cedrick Desjardins stopped 33 shots in taking home his 17th win of the season.

The Cyclones entered the evening with a three-game losing streak and Reading looked to continue it by scoring 64 seconds into the contest. Shawn Collymore netted his eleventh tally of the year to give Reading a 1-0 lead. The Cyclones responded with goals 64 seconds apart to take a 2-1 lead, with Jarred Mohr?s second goal of the year at 3:12 and Mathieu Aubin?s fifth goal at 4:16. Aubin?s goal was assisted by Mohr and Chad Starling. With 11.8 seconds left in the opening frame, Erik Johnson scored his third goal of the season to make the score, 3-1 through 20 minutes.

The Royals closed the gap to 3-2, with Dany Roussin?s fifth goal at 59 seconds of the period, but a pair of power play goals later in the frame by the Cyclones extended the lead to 5-2. Aubin?s second goal of the night and sixth of the season at 10:09 came from Cincinnati native Jason Deitsch and Matt Macdonald. Cory Urquhart collected his team-leading 22nd goal at 17:16, with Torry Gajda and Aubin picking up the assists.

The five goals scored by the Cyclones are the most since the club slammed home a season-high seven against Wheeling in a 7-1 triumph back on Dec. 23. Cincinnati is 5-1-1 against Reading this season.

The contest saw the return of the Cyclones to U.S. Bank Arena for the first time in 19 days. The club had played five straight games away from home since winning over Toledo on Jan. 12, posting a 2-3 record during the trip. It was Cincinnati?s first home game in the second half of the season.

The Cyclones are now 22-16-1-2, holding a two point lead over Trenton and Toledo for the North Division lead. Reading is 19-21-0-5 and is in fifth place in the North Division. The Cyclones host Trenton on Friday (Feb. 2 at 7:30pm at U.S. Bank Arena).

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Comeback Kids Strike Again, 2-1

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00

CINCINNATI � Scott Reynolds� tenth goal of the season with 12:43 remaining, broke a 1-1 tie and gave the Cincinnati Cyclones a 2-1 win over the Charlotte Checkers Wednesday night. Reynolds ripped a shot from the slot, as Barret Ehgoetz and Chad Starling set the play up for him.

Following a scoreless first period, the Checkers scored the first goal at 3:35 of the second frame. Bruce Graham picked up his seventh goal of the season, on the power play, and his second in as many nights, pushing a puck under Cyclones netminder Dov Grumet-Morris. Mike Bayrack and Ryan Constant added the assists.

In the third period, Cincinnati knotted the game up at 1-1, when Thomas Beauregard grabbed a rebound a stuffed it past Chris Holt. Chad Starling�s shot from the point created the rebound, as David Desharnais added the assist.

Dov Grumet-Morris stopped 32 shots in collecting his 16th win of the year, since November 4, Grumet-Morris is 14-1-1.

It was the twelfth come-from-behind victory for the Cyclones this season. Cincinnati has the unusual distinction of not losing a game in regulation time this year when allowing the first goal (11-0-2).

The Cyclones entered the games with a club record-tying eleven game unbeaten-in-regulation (9-0-2) stretch. Cincinnati has not lost at U.S. Bank Arena in regulation time since a 4-2 defeat to Dayton on November 24. The twelve game stretch is the second-longest in the ECHL this season.

For the first time in team history, the Cincinnati Cyclones are 21 games above .500, with a 29-8-3 record and sole possession of first place in the North Division. The triumph gives Cincinnati a 13-2-1 record since December 15.

The Cyclones are 29-8-3 on the season, leaders of the North Division, two points ahead of Elmira. Charlotte is 18-18-4. The magic number for clinching a playoff berth is 36.

Cincinnati is also 7-0 on Wednesday nights at home this season.

Cincinnati is next in action at Wheeling on Friday night (7pm) and at Trenton on Saturday (7:30pm). Both games will be carried on 96 Rock (WTFK-FM). The Cyclones are next at U.S. Bank Arena on Wednesday, February 6 for a 10am game against Mississippi, in one of the �Education In Hockey Day� games the club will host this season.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones Visit Clermont Northeastern Elementary!

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00

OWENSBORO, Ohio ? Cincinnati Cyclones forwards Torry Gajda and Greg Stewart visited Clermont Northeastern Elementary on Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 23) and left a lasting impression on the 500-plus second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-graders there.

The players were on an appearance helping promote the Cyclones ?Education In Hockey Day? game, coming up on Tuesday, March 27 at 10:30am at U.S. Bank Arena. The fourth grade at Clermont Northeastern will be attending.

?It?s great to be able to go into the schools and talk with the kids,? Gajda said afterward. ?You never know what the questions will be and it is fun to watch them pick up hockey equipment and wonder how we wear all the gear.?

Gajda and Stewart spent two hours with the students and covered everything from how their careers started, how strenuous practice was, injuries suffered, to wondering why they picked hockey over other sports.

?The unique part is watching the kids during the interaction,? Stewart said. ?They see a video (Cyclones highlights) and we just chat with them during the time. It?s fun for them and it is fun for us as well.?

The students also learned from the players that the ice at U.S. Bank Arena is approximately one and a half inched thick, that the ice is best kept at 19 degrees and that the Zamboni is a complex machine that resurfaces the ice quickly and efficiently.

This was the third stop that Cyclones players have made this season in helping promote the ?Education In Hockey Day? game on Tuesday, March 27. Currently, more than 2400 tickets have been reserved by 17 schools for the event. A total of six school appearances are tied in with the promotion.

Other schools interested in participating in the program, or learning more about the curriculum, are asked to contact the Cyclones at 513-421-4111, ext. 139.

Cyclones Weekly News -- 1/2/08

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00

IT IS GREAT TO BE SITTING ON EIGHT (Straight Wins)!
Cincinnati Extends Club Record Winning Streak To Eight Games

COMING UP: The Cincinnati Cyclones, winners eight straight games open up a weekend series with the Reading Royals. Cincinnati just completed its six game, five city, road trip with a perfect 6-0 mark. The Cyclones are 6-0-1 at U.S. Bank Arena since November 24.

HOME COOKIN�: The Cyclones games at U.S. Bank Arena this weekend are part of �NASCAR Weekend�. Friday night, more than 50 different autographed NASCAR items will be given away to fans and hot dogs will be one dollar apiece. Saturday night, Matt Kenseth will be on hand to meet selected fans and sign autographs. A special pregame dinner with Kenseth is available for fans to attend--call the Cyclones at 513-421-7825 for more details.

ADD ANOTHER RECORD TO THE COLLECTION...: The Cyclones set the club record for wins in December, or any other month, with their twelfth win at Trenton, 3-1, Monday afternoon. The twelve wins are one more than the previous club record for wins in a month (ten in both November 2007 and March 2002).

EIGHT IN A ROW!: The win Monday was the team�s eighth in a row, eclipsing the previous mark for consecutive wins with seven from Dec. 22, 1995 through Jan. 5, 1996.

EIGHTEEN ABOVE .500!: The Cyclones, with a record of 24-6-2, are 18 games above .500 for the first time in team history. On March 19, 1995 the Louisville Riverfrogs beat Erie, 5-1, to improve to 38-22-7--the only time in history that the organization had been 16 games above break even. The last time a Cincinnati pro sports team was at least 18 games above .500 was when the Cincinnati Reds were 96-67 after their game on October 4, 1999.

ABOUT MONDAY...: Cincinnati closed its six game road trip with a 3-1 win at Trenton on New Year�s Eve. Jean-Michel Daoust, Matt Syroczynski and Cory Urquhart netted the goals, while Daoust and David Desharnais each had three point afternoons. Dov Grumet-Morris picked up the win, stopping eighteen shots and holding the Devils off the scoreboard for nearly 53 minutes.

ABOUT SATURDAY NIGHT...: The Cyclones took a 5-1 win at Elmira. With the score tied at 1-1 after two periods, the fireworks show came midway through the third period--as four goals, a line-brawl, both goaltenders slugging it out and 96 penalty minutes in the frame--settled the score. Scott Reynolds netted the game winning goal early in the third period, shorthanded. Cedrick Desjardins stopped 18 shots before his ejection in the battle with Joel Martin, to collect the win.

ROAD WARRIORS: The Cyclones are 13-3 away from U.S. Bank Arena this season. Cincinnati is one of two teams with at least 13 road wins on the year and one of two teams with at least a .800 winning percentage or better in road games. The club has won ten of its last eleven sojourns away from U.S. Bank Arena--the lone loss coming at WesBanco Arena in a 3-2 defeat on December 15. That is the only regulation time loss for the club since November 24.

GUNNING FOR 25 WINS!: The Cyclones picked up their 24th win of the season in Monday�s 3-1 win at Trenton--setting a club record for earliest, and fastest, to the plateau. Previously, the 1995-96 Louisville squad had 24 wins on Jan. 16 to establish both records. The average date in club history to register 25 wins is February 23--nearly two months later than now. Last season, the Cyclones collected their 23rd win on February 2.

SHATTER THIS!: The Cincinnati Cyclones have already won more games than they did prior to the All-Star break in 2006-07. The club was 21-13-3 at the All-Star break in 2006-07. Cincinnati is 24-6-2 right now, with five games remaining before the All-Star break. Cincinnati lost its seventh regulation time game on November 18 of last season.

ROLLING, ROLLING, ROLLING...: The Cyclones are 19-3-2 in the last 24 games (dating back to Nov. 7 with a .833 winning percentage). The only losses the club has suffered in regulation time since Nov. 4 were Thansgiving weekend (Nov. 23-24) to Dayton and Dec. 15 at Wheeling. A pair of seven game unbeaten streaks are included in this stretch, not to mention the current eight game winning streak.

GREAT (RE)CALL: The Cyclones have had fourteen players appear in games with American Hockey League teams this season. Last week, Cincinnati had four players recalled into the AHL, as Jean-Michel Daoust, Matt Macdonald, Gerard Miller and Matt Syroczynski all got the nod. The fourteen players have played a combined 95 games in the AHL this season (Uquhart-21, Matheson-19, Gleed-14, Aubin, Schmidt, Sixsmith-6, Bonneau, Daigneault-5, Desharnais-4, Miller-3, Macdonald-2, Daoust, Syroczynski-1).

CONRAD MARTIN GETS THE CALL: Cyclones defenseman Conrad Martin is the latest Cyclone to get a call from the AHL. Martin has been loaned to the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) and will be in uniform for the game at Rockford tonight. Matt Macdonald is currently with Rockford.

NUMBERS: Jean-Michel Daoust leads the ECHL in goals with 25 and is also the points leader with 45 points...Barret Ehgoetz leads the league with a +22 rating and is fifth in the league with 38 points, while Scott Reynolds is second at +18, the Cyclones have the top five plus-minus players in the league...Chad Starling and Conrad Martin lead defensemen in plus/minus at +18...Cedrick Desjardins leads the ECHL with three shutouts and is the ECHL leader in goals against average (2.02)...Dov Grumet-Morris is 11-0-1 since Nov. 9 and ranks second in wins with 13...The Cyclones �magic number� to clinching a playoff berth is 58...Cincinnati has led the North Division for 33 days this season, last year the club led the division for 90 straight days (12/30 through 3/29).

CYCLONES COACHES SHOW: The Cyclones Coaches Show airs every Monday from Jefferson Hall at Newport on the Levee from 7-8pm. The show, featuring Head Coach Chuck Weber, also has two Cyclones players appearing each week.

Best Win Percentages in Cincinnati Pro Sports History
.842 Cincinnati Mohawks IHL �56-57 50-9-1
.786 Cincinnati Bengals NFL �75 11-3
.781 Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL �07-08 24-6-2
.778 Cincinnati Bengals NFL �82 7-2
.767 Cincinnati Mohawks IHL �55-56 45-13-2

Chuck Weber Selected To Coach All-Star Team!

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00

Cyclones Chuck Weber Selected To Coach American Conference All-Stars!
Cincinnati�s Second-Year Coach Tabbed To Work The 16th ECHL All-Star Game

CINCINNATI, Ohio � The Cincinnati Cyclones learned this afternoon that Head Coach Chuck Weber has been selected as one of the coaches for the American Conference at the 2008 Chase Chevrolet ECHL�s All-Star Game presented by Jackson Rancheria and Bud Light, which will be played Wednesday, January 23 at 10pm at Stockton Arena. The Cyclones are the ECHL affiliate of both the NHL�s Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators.

Weber, 34, has directed the Cyclones to a 24-6-2 record and a first place standing in the North Division of the ECHL this season. Chuck has the team riding a club-record eight game winning streak and has already put together two other seven game unbeaten stretches (6-0-1) this season.

The Cyclones average an ECHL-high 4.19 goals per game and are limiting the opposition to a league-low 2.22 goals per contest. So far in 2007-08, Weber has had fourteen players move up to American Hockey League (AHL) clubs, playing in a total of 95 games.

Weber�s rookie season with the Cyclones saw him direct the club to a 37-29-6 record, an upset sweep of Toledo in the first round of the Kelly Cup playoffs and force a seventh game with Dayton for the North Division championship. In two seasons as Cincinnati�s mentor, Chuck�s career coaching slate stands at 61-35-8 (.625 winning percentage).

Before coming to Cincinnati Weber was assistant coach and director of hockey operations for Utah of the ECHL in 2005-06 after working as an assistant coach in Augusta from 2003-05 and in Trenton in 2001-02. He was a member of the coaching staff when Orlando won the International Hockey League championship in 2001 and was an assistant coach for Milwaukee in the American Hockey League in 2001-02. Weber played hockey and soccer at the University at Albany (N.Y.) and was team captain of the hockey team as a junior and as a senior. In his final season, he was voted to the All-Star Team and also selected �Sportsman of the Year�. He was awarded his bachelor�s degree in communications with minors in athletic training and business.

�It�s quite an honor to be selected to an All-Star team,� Head Coach Chuck Weber said. �To be recognized by your peers to this position a great thing. I look forward to representing the Cincinnati Cyclones organization and the entire Tri-State.�

The Cincinnati Cyclones play a pair of games at U.S. Bank Arena this weekend (Friday and Saturday) against the Reading Royals. Face off both nights ts at 7:30pm. Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones Add Defenseman A.J. Bozoian

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio � The Cincinnati Cyclones announced this afternoon they have signed defenseman A.J. Bozoian. The Cyclones are the ECHL affiliate of both the NHL�s Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators.

Bozian, 25, appeared in 22 games with Corpus Christi of the Central Hockey League (CHL) this season, netting a goal and adding two assists for three points. A.J. has been an even, or plus player, in the plus/minus category for 15 of those 22 contests.

The third-year pro began his career with Motor City (UHL) in 2005-06, appearing in seven games and saw action in another contest with Jacksonville (SPHL) before heading to Fort Wayne. With the Komets, Bozoian played in 48 games, netting three goals and five assists for eight points and 28 penalty minutes. Last season (2006-07), A.J. played 50 games with Fort Wayne and tallied three goals and eleven assists for 14 points and 30 penalty minutes.

Bozoian's older brother, Mike, played four games with the Cyclones in 2003-04.

The Cincinnati Cyclones play their lone game of the week tonight against Dayton at 7:30pm at U.S. Bank Arena. Seats can be purchased for as little as $8 during the month of January.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones Drop Dayton, 3-2

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00

CINCINNATI � Home, sweet home.

The Cincinnati Cyclones extended their unbeaten-in-regulation stretch to ten games (8-0-2), with a 3-2 win over Dayton on Wednesday night. Goals twenty-three seconds apart by Cory Urquhart and Andrew Martin were enough to get the Cyclones rolling toward the win.

The first period saw no scoring, but Dayton holding a 15-11 shots on goal advantage. Each team had two power play opportunities, but neither converted.

The second period saw a flurry of goals, all 71 seconds apart. Dayton opened the scoring 13:02 into the middle frame, as Mike Berry collected his sixth goal of the season tapping home a backdoor feed from Mike Walsh. Cincinnati responded 48 seconds later when Cory Urquhart netted his sxith score of the season, snapping off a shot from the high slot to the right of Bombers netminder Rejean Beauchemin. David Desharnais and Billy Irish-Baker added the helpers.

Just 23 seconds after that, at 14:13, Urquhart broke up the right wing and snapped a shot into the chest of Beauchemin, who dropped the puck and could not locate it between his skates. Cyclones center Andrew Martin did discover it and re-located the puck to the back of the Dayton net for a 2-1 lead. It was Martin�s sixth goal of the season, as Urquhart and Chad Starling added the assists. The goals 23 seconds apart were the third-shortest period of time between Cincinnati goals this season.

Thomas Beauregard netted his 17th goal at 4:41 of the final frame, with Martin and Adam Wood collecting the assists. With 10.3 seconds remaining and an extra attacker on the ice�Dayton got a goal from Matt Beaudoin, his 24th goal to close out the scoring.

The Cyclones are 26-8-3 on the season. Dayton is 17-12-7. Cincinnati takes sole possession of first place in the North Division of the American Conference with the triumph.

The Cyclones are off this weekend and have a break for the All-Star Game early next week. The ECHL All-Star Game will be held Wednesday, January 23 at 10pm (ET) at Stockton Arena. The Cyclones will be represented by Head Coach Chuck Weber and rookie center David Desharnais. Cincinnati plays host to Wheeling on Friday, January 25 at 7:30pm. That game is �Cyclones Trading Card Night�, where fans entering the game will receive strips of player cards courtesy of Hometown Sports Collectibles.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

JOhnstown Drops Cyclones, 4-1

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? The Johnstown Chiefs ran their winning streak to three games with a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones on Wednesday night. A pair of goals sixteen seconds apart early in the first period by the Chiefs created a deficit the Cyclones could not overcome.

Johnstown raced out to a 2-0 lead early in the first period, as All-Star forward Maxime Boisclair collected his 12th goal of the season on the power play at 2:54. At 3:10, Eric Przepiorka netted his sixth goal of the season to give the Chiefs that two goal edge. Greg Stewart got the Cyclones on the board at 7:04 with his sixth tally of the campaign. Chad Starling and Mathieu Aubin added the assists on the score and at the end of the first period, Johnstown led, 2-1.

In the second period, the Chiefs extended their lead to 3-1, when Brandon Elliott netted his tenth goal of the season. Shots on goal favored Johnstown in the middle frame, 11-6.

Johnstown closed the scoring when Randy Rowe picked up his 13th goal at 7:56 of the final frame, to make the score 4-1.

Cyclones goaltender Dov Grumet-Morris made 16 saves in absorbing the loss. Morgan Cey picked up the win, stopping 23 shots in the triumph.

The defeat ended the Cyclones four-game unbeaten streak (3-0-1) and was the first by Johnstown over the Cyclones since March 20, 2003.

The Cyclones are now 24-17-2-2, holding a three point lead over Trenton for the North Division lead. Johnstown is 19-20-2-2 and is in sixth place in the North Division. The Cyclones host Reading on Wednesday (Feb. 14) at 7:30pm at U.S. Bank Arena.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones 'Teach' Mississippi A Lesson, 8-3

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio � Four goals in a three-and-a-half minute stretch in the first period opened the floodgates to a 8-3 win for the Cincinnati Cyclones over Mississippi on Wednesday morning. David Desharnais led the attack with two goals, as 13 different Cincinnati players registered points.

The contest was the first of two �Education In Hockey Day� games the Cyclones will host this season, as more than 2700 students from 24 schools in the region were on hand for the game. The Cyclones players taught the kids about lessons in school, while Mississippi tried to copy their homework in the decision.

The Cyclones exploded for the first four goals of the game, in opening a 4-1 edge. David Desharnais deked out the starting goaltender Morgan Cey and flipped a backhanded shot into the empty net for his 13th goal of the season. A.J. Bozoian and James Sixsmith added the assists. A little more than a minute later at 10:41, Travis Fuller took a backdoor feed from Barret Ehgoetz and Jason Deitsch, to net his eleventh goal of the season. Forty seconds after that goal, Billy Irish-Baker teed up a puck at the top of the right circle and rifled it past Cey for his sixth goal of the season. Matt Syroczynski collected the assist on the goal.

Mississippi then brought in netminder Ryan Munce to replace Cey. A little less than two minutes later, Chad Starling collected his first goal since March 24 of last season�firing a puck into the Sea Wolves zone that hit something in the boards and trickled into the net, as Munce moved behind the net to play the puck. Ehgoetz and Scott Reynolds had the helpers as Cincinnati held its first 4-0 lead of the season.

In a five-on-three situation at 15:26, the Sea Wolves dented the scoreboard whn Jason Tejchma netted his 18th goal of the season from Chris Cava. That power play goal was the first allowed by Cincinnati is three games.

In the second period, the Cyclones extended the lead to 5-1, when Matt Syroczynski picked up his 16th goal on the power play at 2:05. Thomas Beauregard and Fuller added the assists. But Mississippi would score the next to goals to close the gap to 5-3, as Lance Monych (21st) and Mike Hartwick (2nd) scored the goals. The Cyclones third power play goal of the game came at from Desharnais, who tallied his second of the period and 14th of the year from Beauregard.

The third period saw a pair of Cyclones goals to close out the day. Cory Urquhart ripped a shot from the top of the right circle at 14:14, to register his ninth goal of the season. Forward Jimmy Bonneau picked up the assist. Defenseman Trevor Wolfe netted his first ECHL goal 50 seconds later (15:04) to close out the scoring.

Cedrick Desjardins gathered his 13th win of the season, stopping 29 shots. The Cyclones tied a club record with 13 different players recording points during the game.

For the first time in team history, the Cincinnati Cyclones are 24 games above .500, with a 32-8-3 record and sole possession of first place in the North Division. The triumph gives Cincinnati a 16-2-1 record since December 15. Mississippi is 20-25-3. The magic number for clinching a playoff berth is 28.

The �Education In Hockey Day� program is a video board segment that has the Cyclones eight college graduates �teaching� fourth through tenth grade students. The players cover the subjects of math, science, geography and physical education in a near 30 minute long program shown during the pre-game, first and second intermissions. It is the second straight year the team has hosted the program and a second game, already with more than 4000 students signed up�is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19.

Cincinnati is next in action on Friday (Feb. 8) with a 7:30pm showdown with North Division rival Trenton. It is Montreal Canadiens Night and fans will have a chance to bid on the specially designed jerseys. That contest is the second of a four-game homestand for the Cyclones, who are 10-0-2 in their last twelve at U.S. Bank Arena. Cincinnati has not lost in regulation time on home ice since November 24.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones Sign Center Matt Rogers

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00

READING, Pennsylvania ? The Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, announced Wednesday (Feb. 21) that forward Matt Rogers has signed with the club.

Rogers, 20, began his professional career in training camp with the Cyclones in October. Matt Appeared in seven games with the Cyclones, picking up an assist in the 2-1 win vs. Wheeling on Nov. 18. After being waived by Cincinnati, he played with Rio Grande (Central Hockey League) and played in six games, netting a pair of goals. He had the game winning goal in the 2-1 triumph over Laredo, the defending league champions, on Dec. 17. Rogers also appeared in ten games with Chicago in the United Hockey League, picking up a goal and an assist along the way.

Rogers played two seasons collegiately, at Elmira (2003-04), appearing in ten games and at New England College (2004-05), playing in one game. He did not play last season.

Rogers has joined the team in Reading and could play in tonight?s game against the Royals at 6:35pm. The game video will be carried on the b2 Networks and the audio will air on the club?s website www.cycloneshockey.com. This is the first game of a seven game road trip for the North Division leading Cyclones.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Royals Double Up Cyclones, 4-2

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00

READING, Pennsylvania ? The Reading Royals paid tribute to their minor league baseball team Wednesday night and parlayed it into a 4-2 win. The defeat snapped a three-game winning streak for the Cincinnati Cyclones.

The Cyclones scored the lone goal of the opening period, as forward Mike Wirll collected his 35th goal of the season, a shorthanded effort, at 12:26. After stepping out of the penalty box, Wirll jumped into the play and picked off a pass between two Reading defenseman. He headed in on a breakaway and beat goaltender Yutaka Fukifuji for the score.

The Royals responded with three second period goals to open a 3-1 edge. Dany Rousin collected his sixth goal at 4:23. Joe Zappala gave Reading the lead at 14:30 with his 14th score of the season. Brett Smith?s goal at 17:48, his 17th of the campaign, gave the Royals a two goal cushion heading into the third period.

In the third period, Ned Lukasevic netted his fourth goal at 4:47 to extend the lead to 4-1. Cyclones forward Jean-Michel Daoust collected his 23rd goal of the season at 8:04 to close out the scoring.

Goaltender Dov Grumet-Morris took the loss?stopping 27 shots along the way. Fukifuji, the former Cyclone goalie (2002-03), stopped 24 shots in the win. Earlier this season, Fukifuji made his NHL debut with the Los Angeles Kings.

The Cincinnati Cyclones played this evening despite having seven players on recall to the American Hockey League. Center Cory Urquhart and defenseman Jon Gleed have been with Hamilton an extended period of time and defenseman Rory Rawlyk has been with Binghamton sin early January., In the last week, goaltender Cedrick Desjardins was recalled by Hamilton (AHL) on Thursday (Feb. 15). Forward Jimmy Bonneau went to Hamilton (AHL) on Saturday (Feb. 17) and forward Mathieu Aubin was recalled by Hamilton on Sunday (Feb. 18). Defenseman Nick Martens was signed by Bridgeport (AHL) on Sunday (Feb. 18) as well.

The Cyclones are now 27-19-2-2, leaders of the North Division lead by three points over Trenton. Reading is 23-24-1-5 and is in fourth place in the North Division. The Cyclones continue their seven game road trip on Friday (Feb. 23) at Trenton at 7:30pm. The club returns to U.S. Bank Arena on Friday, March 9 against Dayton at 7:30pm.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones Rookie Two Games From Tying ECHL Record!

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00

Cincinnati�s Desharnais Has 15-Game Assist Streak
Cyclones Rookie Two Games From Tying ECHL Record

PRINCETON, N.J. - Cincinnati rookie David Desharnais has recorded an assist in 15 consecutive games, tying the second-longest assist streak in ECHL history.

The 21 year old has tied the mark set by Mike Reier of Dayton from Oct. 23-Nov. 28, 1992 (24 assists) and equaled by Scott Bertoli of Trenton from Feb. 16-Apr. 4, 2000 (21 assists).

The ECHL record is 17 consecutive games by Peter Kasowski of Roanoke Valley from Oct. 26-Dec. 7, 1991 (28 assists).

The Cyclones host Dayton on Thursday, Johnstown on Friday and Elmira on Saturday.

In his first professional season and under contract to Hamilton of the American Hockey League, Desharnais began his streak on Jan. 5 with two assists against Reading. He has 22 assists in the 15 games during which he has had five games with two assists and one game with three assists.

Desharnais has a 17-game point streak (3g-24a) that began with two assists on Dec. 31 at Trenton. The ECHL point streak record is 38 games by Trevor Jobe, who scored 112 points from Dec. 19, 1992-Mar. 14, 1993.

He leads ECHL rookies with 46 assists, 22 power-play assists and 60 points in 44 games while ranking second overall in assists and power-play assists and tied for second in points. He scored a career-high three goals and four points on Dec. 27 at Wheeling and has had a career-high three assists on Nov. 23 against Dayton and Feb. 1 at Wheeling.

Earlier this season Jeff Campbell of Gwinnett had a 13-game assist streak from Nov. 30-Dec. 28 (20 assists) which was the longest streak since Dany Bousquet of Pee Dee had an assist in 12 consecutive games from Mar. 3-29, 2002.

Longest Consecutive Assist Scoring Streak
17 - Peter Kasowski, Roanoke Valley, Oct. 26-Dec. 7, 1991 (28 assists)
15 - David Desharnais, Cincinnati, Jan. 5 to present (22 assists)
- Scott Bertoli, Trenton, Feb. 16-Apr. 4, 2000 (21 assists)
- Mike Reier, Dayton, Oct. 23-Nov. 28, 1992 (24 assists)
14 - John Spoltore, Louisiana, Dec. 20, 1997-Jan. 16, 1998 (23 assists)
- John Spoltore, Louisiana, Jan. 12-Mar. 11, 1994 (18 assists)
- Matt Robbins, Charlotte, Jan. 12-Mar. 11, 1994 (18 assists)

piece courtesy of ECHL

Roster Changes For Cyclones!

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00

Since Saturday, there have been several moves involving Cyclones players and the lineup will have a different look for this weekend's games--as the Cyclones put their twelve game winning streak on the line.

Thomas Beauregard has been medically cleared and has practiced to this week. He could be a selection into the lineup for this weekend.

While Jon Gleed was recalled by Hamilton over the weekend, forward Mathieu Aubin was re-assigned to the club on Monday. Aubin could also be a selection to the lineup for the weekend.

Goaltender Dov Grumet-Morris was recalled by the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL). Goaltender Maxime Daigneault was re-assigned to the Cyclones and has been practicing with the team.

Milwaukee forward Ryan Maki has also been re-assigned to the Cyclones. The rookie, ironically, played with Grumet-Morris at Harvard.

Forward Cory Urquhart has been recalled by Montreal and loaned to the Phoenix Roadrunners and subsequently re-assigned to the CHL's Arizona Sun Dogs. In exchange, Phoenix loaned forward Olivier Latendresse to Montreal and he has been re-assigned to Cincinnati.

Cyclones-Pensacola Complete Trade

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? The Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, announced Wednesday (Feb. 14) that they have acquired forwards Travis Lisabeth and Mike Wirll from the Pensacola Ice Pilots in exchange for defenseman Jarred Mohr and forwards Torry Gajda and Erik Johnson.

Lisabeth, 26, is in his sixth season as a pro. His season began in Phoenix (ECHL), where he appeared in nine games, netting three goals and an assist for four points before being traded to Pensacola. In 25 games with the Ice Pilots, Travis gathered nine goals and 17 assists for 26 points and was a +15 plus/minus rating. Last season, Lisabeth scored 50 points (18-32-50) in 60 games with Columbia (ECHL). He also appeared in 18 games with Edinburgh (British Elite League), scoring eight goals and adding a pair of assists for ten points.

Wirll, 24, is in his fourth pro season. Starting the 2006-07 season with Utah (ECHL), he played in 13 games and netted nine points on six goals and three assists. He was traded to Pensacola and had a team-high 25 goals and 16 assists for 41 points in 34 games. Mike has also tallied nine power play goals this season. Last season, he began with Victoria (ECHL), appearing in 39 games and collecting eleven goals and 28 assists for 39 points. Wirll finished the season with JYP HT Jyvaskyla (Norway), appearing in ten games and collecting an assist.

?It?s never easy to squeeze the trigger on a trade,? Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. ?This was an opportunity for us to gain players with experience. Travis Lisabeth was a leader in Pensacola and its fourth leading scorer and Mike Wirll led Pensacola in scoring.?

?We?re giving up three promising young players and wish them the very best in their pro careers?as we know they will be solid contributors for Pensacola,? Weber continued. ?These guys are great guys on, and off, the ice and a big reason we are where we are in the standings.?

Pensacola acquires Cyclones defenseman Jarred Mohr, who appeared in 44 games with the club, collecting two goals and five assists for seven points, forward Torry Gajda, who played in 33 games and tallied eight goals and 17 assists for 25 points and forward Erik Johnson, who was in 26 contests and had three goals and three assists for six points.

Lisabeth and Wirll may arrive in time for the Cyclones next game, a 7:30pm tilt with Reading tonight (Feb. 14) at U.S. Bank Arena.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.

Cyclones-Pensacola Complete Trade

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00

Cyclones Assigned Defenseman Jason Goulet

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Ohio ? The Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, announced Wednesday (Feb. 14) that they have received defenseman Jason Goulet from Bridgeport (AHL). Goulet had been on assignment to Pensacola (ECHL) previously?but will be sent to the Cyclones for the remainder of the season.

Goulet, 23, is in his third professional season. He started the season with Bridgeport (AHL) and appeared in eight games with the club during a pair of stints. Jason has played in 36 games with Pensacola and has netted a pair of goals with six assists for eight points. He also has a +2 plus/minus rating and 101 penalty minutes. Last season (2005-06), Goulet appeared in 64 games with Oklahoma City (CHL) and tallied four goals and six assists for ten points. He amassed 248 penalty minutes and led all defensemen in the league in major penalties with 24.

?This gives us some grit with the defensive corps,? Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. ?Jason Goulet is a solid defenseman on the penalty kill and in five-on-five situations.?

Goulet may arrive in time for the Cyclones next game, a 7:30pm tilt with Reading tonight (Feb. 14) at U.S. Bank Arena.

Tickets for all Cyclones games can be purchased at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores, charge by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at ticketmaster.com. The most up-to-date information and broadcast of the games can be found on our website www.cycloneshockey.com.