Cyclones Beat Reading in Overtime, 3-2

CINCINNATI, Ohio – Reading Royals forced an overtime using their good third period offense but failed to capitalize in the extra period. Mike Embach scored a game-winner at 16:24 in overtime to give the Cyclones the win 3-2. The Cincinnati triumph cut Reading’s best-of-seven series lead in half 2-1.

The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena on Friday, May 10 for Game 4 of the best-of-seven series.

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Cyclones Dominates Gladiators Game 3 of Eastern Conference Semifinals, 5-0

The Gwinnett Gladiators and Cincinnati Cyclones battle it out last Wednesday night for the Eastern Conference Semifinal series and Cincinnati Cyclones dominated the game with 5-0 victory that gave them 2-1 game lead in the best of seven series.

The first period was a defensive battle neither team was able to score, the Cyclones broke the scoreless drought just 2:49 into the second frame when McFarland beat Glads goalie Louis Domingue on the power play with a wrist shot from the slot to give the Cyclones a 1-0 edge.

Mathieu Aubin made it a two-goal game at the 14:11 mark on another power play. Gwinnett was held to nine shots in the second period, while Cincinnati uncorked 16.

The 3rd period opened with Gwinnett trailing 3-0, but Cincinnati didn't release the pedal a bit they added two more goals on 14 shots in the final to wrap up the 5-0 victory. The Gladiators were limited to 16 shots in the final two periods while the Cyclones tallied 30.

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Former Cyclone Kevin Henderson Makes NHL Debut with Nashville

Kevin Henderson a former Cincinnati Cyclones forward became the eleventh Cyclones alumnus to make his NHL debut when he played for the Nashville Predators last night.

Henderson, a fourth year pro, logged nearly 13 minutes of ice time for the Predators in their game against the Chicago Blackhawks. He also scored a go-ahead goal in the first period. Nashville went on to lose the game in overtime, 5-4. He skated in two games for Cincinnati during the 2011-12 season, but did not record any points.

The Toronto, Ontario native becomes the eleventh former Cyclones player to skate in an NHL game, and the second this season. Cory Conacher (2010-11), Brian Foster (2011-Present), Ryan Russell (2007-08), Frederic St. Denis (2008-09), Chris Mueller (2009-10), Greg Stewart (2006-07), David Desharnais (2007-08), J.T. Wyman (2008-09), Mark Dekanich (2009-10) and Cedrick Desjardins (2006-08) are the other ten.

After a practice day today, the Cyclones will reunite with Gwinnett Gladiators on Sunday evening for Game 2 of their best-of-seven series. Fans can hear all the action of the contest on the Cyclones Radio Network (FM 100 The FAN, CyclonesHockey.com, America One) at 5:45pm with the opening face-off to follow at 6:05pm.

The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30pm for Game 3 of the series.

Cincinnati Cyclones overtime win against Walleye 4-3

The Cincinnati Cyclones rallied in overtime to bag a 4-3 win against Toledo Walleye in the ECHL Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Cincinnati's Team captain Mathieu Aubin game-winning goal at 3:05 into overtime ended Toledo's season series 4-2. They will advance to play in the second round against Gwinnett.

Game 1 at Gwinnett - Friday, April 19 - 7:35pm
Game 2 at Gwinnett - Sunday, April 21 - 6:05pm
Game 3 vs. Gwinnett - Wednesday, April 24 - 7:30pm
Game 4 vs. Gwinnett - Friday, April 26 - 7:30pm
Game 5 vs. Gwinnett - Saturday, April 27 - 7:30pm (if necessary)
Game 6 - TBA (if necessary)
Game 7 - TBA (if necessary)