CINCINNATI, Ohio- The Cincinnati Cyclones received a pair of goals from Olivier Latendresse, parlayed 26 saves and an assist from netmind Martin Houle and saw rookie Ian McKenzie score his first professional goal in a 4-2 win over Dayton on Tuesday night. 

Following a scoreless first period, the Cyclones would score quickly in the second period with Olivier Latendresse remaining hot this season with his twelfth goal and extending his point streak to nine games. The Cyclones would control play in the second period until late in the second period when the Bombers scored on a power play goal from Dan Riedel with his eighth score of the season.  Cincinnati outshot Dayton, 22-7, in the middle frame.

Cincinnati would take the lead midway through the third period with a goal by Ian McKenzie his first of his career. A minute and nine seconds later (at 9:45) Latendresse would score his second of the game and his 13th of the campaign giving the Cyclones a 3-1 lead. The Bombers would cut into the lead  with a goal late into the third period by Christian Gaudet.  Cyclones forward Barret Ehgoetz would put the final touches on the Cyclones 4-2 victory over the Bombers with a goal with less than a minute left in the contest.

The Cyclones are 6-7-3 on the season, while Dayton is 10-5-2.  Cincinnati opens a three game road trip on Friday night (November 28) at Elmira.  The game will be played at 7:35pm and will be carried on MAX-FM (97.7 and 99.5) as well as on the internet at www.cycloneshockey.com.

Tickets for the 2008-09 Cincinnati Cyclones season are now on sale.  The Cyclones Sales Department can be reached at 513-421-PUCK, extension 3.  The Cyclones return to U.S. Bank Arena on Wednesday, December 3 for a 7:30pm clash with Dayton.  For the latest news, notes and information on the team, visit:  www.cycloneshockey.com .

Cincinnati Hits The Road For Three After The Holiday

COMING UP:  The Cincinnati Cyclones, the 2008 Kelly Cup champions, play four games during the Thanksgiving week against four different opponents.  The week begins tomorrow (Nov. 25) with a 7:30pm clash with Dayton.  It is a 'Big Beer Tuesday' with 24 ounce Labatts product being sold for two dollars.  Following the holiday Thursday, the Cyclones make their final visit of the regular season to Elmira on Friday night, a jaunt to Johnstown on Saturday and a trip to Trenton on Sunday afternoon.  All three road games can be heard on MAX-FM (97.7 and 99.5) in addition to on the club's website (www.cycloneshockey.com).

ABOUT LAST WEEK...:  The Cyclones split a pair of games with Wheeling last week.  Friday night (Nov. 21), Cincinnati claimed a 4-3 shootout win.  Kyle Rank netted a pair of goals against his former team to pace the attack, while Steve Makway chipped in a pair of assists.  Martin Houle stopped 21 shots during the game and three more during the shootout for his first-ever win against his former team.  Saturday (Nov. 22), the Nailers took a 3-1 triumph.  Houle stood tall in net again, turning away 26 shots and Thomas Beauregard collected his tenth goal of the season.

CYCLONES NET MORE THAN $5K FOR CHARITY:  The Cyclones auctioned off the Montreal Canadiens style jerseys they wore after the game Saturday night.  More than $4000 was raised and the proceeds will be used by Most Valuable Kids.  The two jersey auctions the club has had this season has netted more than $9000.

MACDONALD HITS MILESTONE:  Saturday was Cyclone defenseman Matt Macdonald's 200th game as a professional.  For the first time in his four year career, Macdonald is averaging a half point per game, collecting a goal and four assists for five points in ten games. 

OTHER PLAYER NOTES:  Defenseman Conrad Martin is expected to play in his 100th game as a Cyclones on Tuesday night against Dayton.....Forward Michael Cohen's next point will be the 50th in his pro career.....Olivier Latendresse's assist Friday night was the 50th point in his Cyclones career.

HOULE COMES UP BIG:  Cyclones goaltender Martin Houle played his first games with Cincinnati over the past weekend, posting a 1-1 record a 2.42 goals against average and a .904 save percentage.  Figuring in the stats from his first three games with Las Vegas prior to being dealt to Cincinnati and Houle is 2-3 with a 2.78 goals against average -- 17th best in the ECHL.

CYCLONES ARE 'BEST IN CITY':  The Cyclones learned this morning that they were named by Cincinnati Magazine in its annual 'Best of' issue, as the 'Best Pro Sports Team'.  The Cyclones won the award on the heels of their first Kelly Cup championship, ECHL record 71 wins between the regular season and playoffs and 28 percent increase in attendance--best in professional hockey in North America.  The 'Best of' edition of Cincinnati Magazine is on news stands now.

GET OUT EARLY AND SCORE!:  The Cyclones are averaging nearly two goals per game in the first period this season.  The 25 opening stanza lamplighters are the most in the ECHL.  Wheeling ranks second with 19.

DEPARTURE:  Cyclones forward Mitch Woods has quit the team and returned to Saskatchewan to pursue other career opportunities.  Cincinnati retains his playing rights by suspending him from the active roster.

HAVEN'T WE PLAYED THIS GAME BEFORE?:  The Cyclones have had 33 different players play already this season.  Cincinnati used 46 players all of last season, in claiming the Kelly Cup.  Head Coach Chuck Weber has used twelve different lineups this season.

ATTENDANCE NUMBERS UP:  The Cyclones have drawn 21,012 to the first seven games at U.S. Bank Arena this season, an average of 3,002--which is 18th in the ECHL.  Through the first seven games of last season, the club drew 13,663--an average of 1,952.  Cincinnati did not reach 21,012 until the 13th home game of 2007-08--reaching 22,316 through those eleven dates, an average of 1,716 as of November 18, 2007.  Attendance this season is up 53.8 percent through the first seven dates of a year ago--when the Cyclones had the highest percentage increase in attendance (36.8 percent) of any pro hockey team in North America.

MILLER LITE CYCLONES COACHES SHOW:  The Miller Lite Cyclones Coaches Show will be held tonight from 7-8pm at Jefferson Hall at Newport on the Levee.  Head Coach Chuck Weber and a pair of players are usually on hand each week.  Tonight, forwards Martin Houle and Olivier Latendresse will be the guests.

MAX FM CARRIES THE GAMES:  The Cyclones will have 30 games carried on MAX-FM (97.7 and 99.5) this season.  The next broadcast will come from Elmira next Friday, November 28.  The broadcast airs at 7:15pm, with faceoff set to come at 7:30pm.  All games are carried on the club's website at:  www.cycloneshockey.com.

TICKETS!  GET YOUR TICKETS!:  Tickets for all Cincinnati Cyclones games can be purchased through TicketMaster at 513-562-4949 or by using their website at: www.ticketmaster.com.  Tickets can also be purchased at the window day of the game.  Season ticket packages can also be obtained by contacting the Cyclones offices at 513-421-PUCK (7825) x. 3.

CINCINNATI, Ohio- The Wheeling Nailers would score goals in each of the three periods in picking up a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones on Saturday night.  A 33 save performance by Curtis Darling led the way for the Nailers.

The Nailers would strike first with a goal by Tommy Goebel his ninth of the year at 13:03 in the first period. The Nailers defense remained strong in the first period holding off two missed power play opportunities by the Cyclones and would go into the second period with a 1-0 lead.

The Nailers would come out firing away in the second period when Aaron Clarke scored on a power play goal at 8:45 of the second period.  Giving the Nailers a 2-0 lead at the end of the second period.

The Cyclones would cut into the Nailers lead at the 7:32 mark of the third period on a power play goal by Thomas Beauregard his tenth goal of the season. The Nailers would seal deal with a goal late in the third period by Kelly Miller giving the Nailers a 3-1 victory.

The Cyclones are 5-7-3 on the season, while Wheeling is 9-1-5.  Cincinnati closes the three-game homestand on Tuesday night (Nov. 25) when Dayton comes in for a 7:30pm clash.  It is a Big Beer Tuesday with 24 ounce Labatts products available for just two dollars each.  Tickets for this game can be purchased at the gate for ten dollars.

NOTES:  Through seven home games, the Cyclones have averaged 3001 fans per contest-a 53 percent increase through the same number of games a year ago.  In 2007-08, the Cyclones led all minor league pro hockey teams in increased of attendance at 36 percent to 2524 per game......Defenseman Matt Macdonald played in his 200^th professional game.

Tickets for the 2008-09 Cincinnati Cyclones season are now on sale.  The Cyclones Sales Department can be reached at 513-421-PUCK, extension 3.  For the latest news, notes and information on the team, visit:  www.cycloneshockey.com .

CINCINNATI, Ohio -  Cincinnati Cyclones forward Kyle Rank scored two goals in regulation time and another in the shootout to lead the club to a 4-3 shootout win over Wheeling on Friday night.  The win extended the Cyclones home unbeaten in regulation time stretch to five games (3-0-2) with the triumph.  Martin Houle stopped 21 shots in regulation time and three of five in the shootout to take the victory in his Cyclones debut.

Rank, the second-year pro who played for the Nailers last season, netted his second and third scores of the season at the expense of his former employer.

The Nailers would capitalize late in the first period on a Cyclones missed opportunity with a goal at the 16:35 by Nick Johnson. A shot off the goalpost by a Cyclones player allowed for the Wheeling opportunity.  The Cyclones would return fire almost immediately with a goal by Kyle Rank at the 19:13 and gave Rank his second goal of the season. At the end the first period the score is tied one to one.

The second period would remain knotted up until the half way point of the period when Matt Syroczynski scored his ninth goal of the year at the 7:52 mark of the second period. The Nailers would answer moments later with a goal  by Johnson his second of the conest at 12:10 of the second period. The second period would end just like the first all knotted up two to two.

The third period would heat up late in the period with two goals with in seconds of each other to keep the game tied three to three. The Cyclones would score at 13:32 with a goal by Rank his second of the game. The Nailers would answer seconds later with a goal by Elgin Reid at 16:17.

The Cyclones are 5-6-3 on the season, while Wheeling is 8-1-5.  The teams meet again on Saturday at U.S. Bank Arena for the Kid's Club Game.  Faceoff is at 7:30pm and tickets can be purchased at the gate.

Tickets for the 2008-09 Cincinnati Cyclones season are now on sale.  The Cyclones Sales Department can be reached at 513-421-PUCK, extension 3.  For the latest news, notes and information on the team, visit: www.cycloneshockey.com .