The Cincinnati Cyclones...

[gottahavhart]

Even though the season is in full swing I have decided to start a thread for all those Cyclone fans out there who want to see how the team is doing and if there are any fun promotions or giveaways that they might be doing...

Tonight they take on the Wheeling Nailers at 730pm. Wheeling is in first place in the American North division with a record of 22-9 49pts. The 'Clones are 4th in the division with a record of 18-15 41pts. This will be a big game for the 'CLones to win if they want to make the playoffs and recapture the Kelly Cup again...

It will be 1$ PBR and Miller High Life night...

Here is a link to there website that will have pretty much everything you need to know about upcoming games, promotions, standings and a list of who's who on the team...

http://www.cycloneshockey.com/

[gottahavhart]

The 'Clones get six, second period goals and defeat Wheeling 10-4. Great win for the 'Clones but they have to get set for the rematch between the teams for this Saturday at Wheeling.

Next home game will be next Friday 1/23 against the Dayton Bombers then the two will meet up the next day...

THe game for Saturday 1/24 the 'CLones will be giving away to the first 3,000 fans Barack Obama bobbleheads. Should be an interesting night....

[gottahavhart]

The 'Clones did it again by knocking off Wheeling for the second straight time, defeating the Nailers 5-4 in overtime thanks to Van Guilders shot...

The 'Clones improve to 20-15 with 45 pts and are only 5 points behind Wheeling...

They are off until next weekend when they have important back to back games against the Dayton Bombers who are 21-16 with 46 pts. Also don't forget that this Friday is Pink in the Rink where they will be wearing pink jerseys to benefit the Patty Brisben Foundation. Saturday they will be giving away Barack Obama bobbleheads with the president-elect wearing a Cyclones jersey. Will be available to the first 3,000 fans....

Go Cyclones!!!

[gottahavhart]

The Cyclones take to the ice tonight against the Dayton Bombers at 730 pm and are back at it tomorrow night same time...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[gottahavhart]

'Clones completed the weekend sweep of the Dayton Bombers, 7-1 Friday night and 2-1 Saturday night thanks to an overtime goal by Sean Kilpatrick with 8.6 seconds left...

Saturday also brought the second largest crowd ever to a Cyclones game at 8,508...

They improve there record to 22-15 with 49 pts, still 5 pts behind Wheeling...

The next home game will be Wednesday against the Elmira Jackets. It will be 1$ PBR and Miller High Life...

Get out and support the Cyclones...

Lets go CYCLONES!!!

[JK Elder '99]

Thanks for the thread! I have an 18-game season ticket package and I love going to games. The Clones have really turned it on over the past few weeks. They're only 5 points out of first place after getting out to a very slow start this year. I think the team is starting to gel and and may be a force to be reckoned with again this year. GO CLONES!

[gottahavhart]

Thanks for the thread! I have an 18-game season ticket package and I love going to games. The Clones have really turned it on over the past few weeks. They're only 5 points out of first place after getting out to a very slow start this year. I think the team is starting to gel and and may be a force to be reckoned with again this year. GO CLONES!

I figured that it was time for a Cyclones thread considering they won the Kelley Cup last year and are making another good run to repeat. I try to go to as many games as I can providing work does not get involved...

The 'Clones had there 6 game winning streak snapped in a lost to Elmira 6-4, dropping them to 4th place and a point out of second...

They travle up north to take on the Dayton Bombers for another weekend series then are back home for a home game against the Reading Royals Tuesday night at 730 pm. It will also be Big Beer Tuesday...

They will then take to the road with 6 games, three against the Mississippi Sea Wolves then another 3 versus the Florida Everblades before returning home with a six game homestand...

It will be a crucial stretch on the road but the 'Clones I feel can take 4 of 6...

GO 'CLONES!!!

[gottahavhart]

'Clones get there seventh win eight games beating the Dayton Bombers 3-2, Sean Kilpatrick scored in the sixth straight game....

http://www.cycloneshockey.com//team-news/kilpatrick-delivers-3-2-win-cyclones

GO CLONES!!!

[gottahavhart]

Cyclones complete a perfect road January beating Dayton 6-4. They went 10-3 to complete the month...

http://www.cycloneshockey.com//team-news/cyclones-complete-perfect-january-road

Next game is a home game versus the Reading Royals, Tuesday night at 730 pm. It will be Big Beer Tuesday. Come on out and support your Cincinnati Cyclones...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[gottahavhart]

Cyclones win in OT 3-2 and move into sole possesion of fist place with the game winner coming from Ben Gordon, 42 seconds in the OT...

http://www.cycloneshockey.com//team-news/gordon%E2%80%99s-overtime-goal-rallies-cyclones-3-2-ot-win

The 'Clones now go on a six game road trip with 3 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves and 3 agains the Florida Everblades. Mississippi is in last place of the South division with FLorida being in first. Hopefully the Cyclones can come away with above .500 record on this trip...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[gottahavhart]

Cyclones win on the road again 6-2 but in the process lose team captain Barret Ehjoetz to injury for 4 to 6 weeks and rookie Sean Kilpatrick who is on assignment to Houston for the AHL...

http://www.cycloneshockey.com//team-news/cyclones-make-it-seven-straight-road-6-2

Congrats though to Sean, I expect big things from him in the future and look to see him in a NHL uniform soon.

Cyclones are still in first place with a record of 26-16 with 57 points, 1 point ahead of Wheeling...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[gottahavhart]

Cyclones take 2 of 3 from Mississippi in the weekend series winning Friday night 6-2, losing saturday 3-2, then winning on Sunday 6-2...

http://www.cycloneshockey.com//team-news/cyclones-road-winning-streak-ends-seven-3-2

http://www.cycloneshockey.com//team-news/sawatske-delivers-win-cyclones

They take on Florida for a 3 game set beginning Wednesday, Florida is 33-12-1 with 68 pts, which is tops in the league. This will be a tough series but if they can pull out 2 of 3 this will have been a great road trip for the 'Clones...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[gottahavhart]

'Clones get the first game 5-2 but are shutout in the next one 5-0. Hopefully they can win tonight and go 4-2 on this road swing, especially taking 2 of 3 from the team with the best record in the ECHL Florida Everblades...

They are still in first but only up at point, with a record of 27-18-2 with 59 pts...

[gottahavhart]

Cyclones go 3-3 on the road trip, winning the series at Mississippi, but losing the series at Florida. The series was a close one against Florida, who has the best record in the ECHL, they lost the first game 5-0, won the second one 3-2 and lost the last one 3-1...

They have fallen out of first place by 1 pt to the Johnstown Chiefs, but they have a six game home series against Dayton, Elmira and Reading...

There record is 28-19-2 with 61 pts...

Get out there and support your Cyclones....

GO CYCLONES!!!!

[gottahavhart]

Cyclones continue to have there way with Dayton, sweeping the 2-game series, 5-3 Friday night and 2-1 Saturday night...

They are alone in first place now with a record of 30-19-2 with 65 pts...

They take on Reading Tuesday and Wednesday both times at 730 pm...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[gottahavhart]

Cyclones have lost 2 of there last 3 games but still maintain first place in the American North Divison with a record of 31-21-2-3 with 67 PTS. They take on the Elmira Jackals at 730 tonight...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[Sig Hansen]

I went to my first Clones game in several years on Friday v/s Elmira. Unfortunately the Jackals won 4-1, but it was still fun to go to the game. I enjoyed the "You Suck!" cheers when the Cyclones score, I thought it was hilarious. There was also a good fight a few minutes into the game. Hopefully we'll go to a few more games this season.

And why did they change their uniforms? The unis looked exactly like the Nashville Predators, which would make sense since they're the NHL affiliate, but everything is still colored red and orange, including their website. Is it just temporary, like do they only wear the Predator uniforms for a few games? I liked their old uniforms way better.

I would also go to way more games if they moved back to the Gardens. It's more friendly and has a better atmosphere. But that will never happen because of HS hockey :dang:

[Sig Hansen]

The Cyclones take back 1st place after a 4-3 OT win v.s. Johnstown. The regular season ends tomorrow with another game v.s. Johnstown. Chiefs

[gottahavhart]

The Cyclones take back 1st place after a 4-3 OT win v.s. Johnstown. The regular season ends tomorrow with another game v.s. Johnstown. Chiefs

They also clinched home ice in the first round of the Kelly Cup playoffs, starting on the 9th and 10th of April...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[gottahavhart]

Cyclones kick off the playoffs tomorrow night at 730pm against Wheeling then play again on Friday night also at 730pm. I will be at the game Friday night to support the Cyclones as they repeat as Kelly Cup Champions...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[Baron Von Steuben]

Nailers upset Cincy 4-1. Happy that Wheeling won, but shocked at the same time considering:

1. Wheeling lost their last 2 regular season games (@ home to Dayton 3-2. The Bombers had a losing season. Lost 6-0 on the road to Trenton.)

2. Home game for Cincnnati.

Will definitely be at the game Saturday night down in Wheeling.

Being guaranteed an extra home playoff game is huge to a small-market team like the Nailers.

[Baron Von Steuben]

Wheeling wins again on enemy ice (3-1).

Right now Trenton and Elmira are about ready to start the 4th OT, tied 4-4.

[Baron Von Steuben]

Update: Elmira d. Trenton 5-4 in the 4th OT. Longest game in ECHL history.

[Sig Hansen]

Ouch, a first round sweep is looking possible. That would really suck to get knocked out so early...

[gottahavhart]

The cyclones looked horrible last night, they could not handle the puck at all nor would they even go after hit, they were just waiting for it to come to them. I am begining to think that maybe the four days off hurt them a little bit but they need to get there act together if they want to savage this series and advance into the playoffs...

[Baron Von Steuben]

Cincinnati makes it a series on WV soil this evening. Sermon of this season: the Nailers cannot stand prosperity.

Was at the game. Cincinnati looked tight in the pre-game. Nailers looked loose.

IMO the turning point came when Cincinnati score with 18 seconds left in the 1st to even things up 1-1 after one. The Cyclones scored early in the 2nd on a PP G and never looked back. A goal late in 2nd period gave them momentum (again) entering the 3rd.

Cincinnati killed off a 1:58 2 man advantage to start the 3rd period. Props.

Game 4 is slated for Wednesday night in Wheeling. Already got my tix.


Go Nailers!!!!

[gottahavhart]

Nice to finally see the offense, sure could have used it both Thursday and Friday but I will take the win.

Hopefully we can even the series on Wednesday then if they are still on a roll come back to CIncinnati with the lead...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[Baron Von Steuben]

Cincinnati d. Wheeling 4-3 on the road this evening. Series now stands 2-2. The Cyclones will get at least one more game in Cincy this season. Difference was the Cyclone's Special Teams (2 PPG, one shortie).

I was encouraged how the Nailers fought back from a 4-1 deficit in the 3rd to make it a game @ the end.

Game 5 Friday. Let's Go Nailer's!!!

[Sig Hansen]

Yikes, Wheeling wins Game Six 6-0 and ties the series lead 3-3. I guess you could call it a home "disadvantage" for both teams...

Game 7 on Monday at 7:30

[gottahavhart]

I will be at the game tomorrow night, hopefully watching the home team finally win...

Get out there and supports your Cyclones people...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[Baron Von Steuben]

Game 7 is tied @ 1. Waiting for OT to start. Cincinnati outshooting Wheeling, but Curtis Darling has kept the Nailers in the game.

[Myway]

huge. Is it on the radio or anything

[Baron Von Steuben]

huge. Is it on the radio or anything

Try www.wheelingnailers.com

Going to 2nd OT. 1-1. Both teams had PP opportunities in 1st OT.

[Myway]

I found it on cycloneshockey.com--thanks though, Go clones!

[E-L-D-E-R 09]

Wow. 12-0 shot advantage so far for the Cyclones in the 2nd OT. 51-27 or something like that overall. It's gotta go in one of these times lol

[E-L-D-E-R 09]

GOAL!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah baby!!!!

[Honor&Glory]

'Clones win??

[Baron Von Steuben]

Cincinnati wins in 2OT. Outshot the Nailers 15-0 in the period, which didn't go 4 minutes (3:48). Curtis Darling did everything he could to keep the game alive, stopping 52/54 shots.

Congrats to the Cyclones. :clap: :clap: :clap: Good luck the rest of the way in the playoffs.

[E-L-D-E-R 09]

It was so exciting listening on the radio, the announcer was awesome. Geez, what play by the Nailers goalie in that 2nd OT though

[E-L-D-E-R 09]

I'll be there for sure on Friday

[Myway]

Great game, very exciting. Good job clones

[Backyard Champ]

I was listning on the radio, and the guy was great. They make it seem as if every shot is going to go in, just so excited- It really does make it feel like you are there. I actually used to listen to some NHL playoff games on the radio when we didnt get versus, and man those were crazy- I listened to Vanvouvers 4 overtime game a few years ago, it was almost better then actually watching it (not quite.)

[gottahavhart]

WOW!!!

What a series, what a game?!...

This was one of the best games I have ever witnessed for hockey, both goalies worked there ---' off to try and win the game for there team, with the Cyclones getting the better of the Wheeling goalie.

Hats off to both teams for a series that at first looked as though Wheeling had it won then the 'Clones come back and win three straight to then lose at home and have a game seven that was worth seeing and enjoying a few $1 PBR's then having to go to work at 7 in the morning...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[Sig Hansen]

The Clones will face Elmira in another 7 game series starting Friday. Be There!!!

[gottahavhart]

Have a big day Saturday, going to the Reds game at 1 then on to Hofbrau after that game for a few beers then back over the bridge for the Cyclones game, thank god for the DD or else I would really be spending money if I had to use a cab...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[Sig Hansen]

Cyclones destroy Elmira 8-3, nice to have the home-ice advantage back.

Saturday's game starts at 7:30

[Sig Hansen]

Cyclones come back from behind to beat Elmira again 5-4. Clones lead the series 2-0.

Game 3 on Wednesday in Elmira...

[gottahavhart]

It was a great come from behind win for the Cyclones, truly made up for the Reds game that day on Saturday.

Hopefully we can keep up this momentum and sweep Elmira to keep our defense of the Kelly Cup alive...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[gottahavhart]

The Cyclones win again 4-2 and now lead the series 3-0.

The next game is this Friday at 7:30 pm in Elmira, hopefully the Cyclones can take the sweep to end this series quickly....

GO CYCLONES!!!

[gottahavhart]

Game four tonight, can the Cyclones pull off the sweep?

We shall see tonight at 730pm...

GO CYCLONES!!!

[Sig Hansen]

SWEEP!!!!!!

On to the Conference Finals!!!

And to think they were down 2 games at one point in the first series....

[Sig Hansen]

The other series between Florida and South Carolina is tied at 2-2. Whoever wins the series will play the Cyclones.

[Honor&Glory]

Clones will have to go on the road for the Conference finals games 1 and 2.
Does anybody know how they fared against either of these teams in the regular season(assuming they played)?

[Best in the West]

Clones will have to go on the road for the Conference finals games 1 and 2.
Does anybody know how they fared against either of these teams in the regular season(assuming they played)?

The Clones were 1-2 vs Florida during a 3 game series in Florida back in February. They did not face S. Carolina.

[Towel-E-Ban]

The Clones were 1-2 vs Florida during a 3 game series in Florida back in February. They did not face S. Carolina.

S. Carolina was the team they beat to win the American Conference in the playoff last, right?

could be a fun 're-match' if that is the case.

[Best in the West]

S. Carolina was the team they beat to win the American Conference in the playoff last, right?

could be a fun 're-match' if that is the case.

Correct. The Cyclones beat S. Carolina in 5 games, to reach the finals against Vegas. Go Cyclones!!!

[Sig Hansen]

South Carolina won their series and will play the Cyclones on Saturday

[Honor&Glory]

Cool...we know the 'Clones roster turned over significantly (Desharines (yes, I know I butchred the spelling) Aubin, Beaugaurd, etc...are all in Hamilton) but does anybody know what the Stingrays have back/lost from last year?

[Best in the West]

Cool...we know the 'Clones roster turned over significantly (Desharines (yes, I know I butchred the spelling) Aubin, Beaugaurd, etc...are all in Hamilton) but does anybody know what the Stingrays have back/lost from last year?

Try this website: http://www.stingrayshockey.com/ I'd look for the answer for you, but I'm just doing a drive-by of the threads today.

[Sig Hansen]

Cool...we know the 'Clones roster turned over significantly (Desharines (yes, I know I butchred the spelling) Aubin, Beaugaurd, etc...are all in Hamilton) but does anybody know what the Stingrays have back/lost from last year?

This is the first year I've really followed the Cyclones so I can't really tell you anything, I'm still learning all of the Cyclones players. :shrug:

[Honor&Glory]

This is the first year I've really followed the Cyclones so I can't really tell you anything, I'm still learning all of the Cyclones players. :shrug:

last year was my first year...it was kinda sad this year because I really got to appreciate three or four of the players...but the nature of minor league sports is that they were young guys and all moved on to the AHL affiliate in Hamilton, ONT. I find it telling that those four guys were all property of the Canadiens...do the Predators have any of their young talent in Cincy?

in any event...here is a bit of a preview fromt he ECHL website about the series...and it answers my question.

http://echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=18818

[Backyard Champ]

Honor&Glory, Do you still follow those guys? If so do you know how they are doing in the AHL?

[Honor&Glory]

Honor&Glory, Do you still follow those guys? If so do you know how they are doing in the AHL?

all four played for Hamilton this past season and all four appeared to do well except Beauregard who looked like he may have been injured for most of the season.
Desharnais played briefly with the Canadiens in the pre-season but didn't make the final roster...registered 58 points for the Bulldogs this season.
http://www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/page/league_roster

[Sig Hansen]

With all this talk about moving the Phoenix Coyotes to Hamilton, what would happen to the Bulldogs? I imagine they would move somewhere else in the Ontario area.

[E-L-D-E-R 09]

The Cyclones have really helped me get into hockey. Last year's Championship game was amazing, it was probably my 2nd or 3rd Clones game. I've only been to 1 this year, but since then I've been getting more and more interested in hockey, watching the playoffs every night on Versus. Can't wait 'till they come back next Wednesday. Might have to make the Friday or Saturday game too

[Sig Hansen]

Cyclones lose 7-4. Ouch. Game 2 Monday

[gottahavhart]

Cyclones lost game 2, 3-1...

They never seem to play up to par for a couple of games after being off more then four days, this was evident against Wheeling in the first round...

These home games will be crucial if they want to win the series obviously or else they will be swept on there home ice...

[E-L-D-E-R 09]

'Clones lost 4-3 tonight. Exciting game though. They were trailing 1-0 after the 1st when the Rays scored 3 goals relatively early on in the 2nd. The 'Clones came back with 2 goals late in the period, and scored early in the 3rd to bring it within 1. They just couldn't pull it out though. It will be tough to come back from 3-0, but it's not impossible.

[Sig Hansen]

'Clones lose again 3-2 to complete the sweep for SC. The Cyclones scored two goals early in the 1st and controlled the game for the rest of the period. They had way more big hits and you could tell they really wanted to win. They scored off a power play and again right as another PP had ended.

Second period was controlled completely by the Stingrays. All of the Cyclones energy was gone and they kept giving up stupid penalties. They gave up a shorthanded goal midway through the period and SC scored again later on.

Third period was better but with 3 minutes remaining Nie the goalie tried to clear it out from behind goal but one of the defenders gave the puck away to SC and they scored while Nie was still behind the goal. That pretty much sealed the game. The 'Clones had a few good choices in the final minute but never scored.

It was a crappy series to end the season but it was still another impressive year for the 'Clones. I should be going to many more games next year.