Cyclones Win Fifth Straight Game by Beating Toledo, 2-1
TOLEDO, Ohio – Barret Ehgoetz and Scott Reynolds each scored for the Cincinnati Cyclones (6-5-2-1) as they pick up their consecutive win by besting the Toledo Walleye (4-6-1-1) by a 2-1 score in front of 4,518 at Huntington Center on Sunday afternoon.
The Cyclones once again jumped out to a lead on their opposition, when Barret Ehgoetz deflected home a Benn Olson point shot for his third goal of the season and a 1-0 Cincinnati lead at the 18:06 mark of the opening frame.
Cincinnati extended their advantage midway through the second period as Scott Reynolds took a beautiful pass from Ehgoetz and wristed home his third of the season past Toledo netminder Joe Palmer (L, 18 saves, 0-2-0), making it 2-0 Cyclones. Toledo was able to answer with a goal of its own just a few minutes later, at 14:04, as Kyle Rogers swatted home a loose puck underneath Cyclones goalie Chet Pickard (W, 31 saves, 1-3-0) for his third tally of the season, pulling the Walleye within one.
In the third period, the Walleye frantically tried to score the equalizer – sending in 17 shots onto Pickard in the final frame. However, the Cyclones netminder stood tall, including a tremendous save through a screen in the final seconds to help give his team a 2-1 victory. It was Pickard’s first “W” of the season.
The Cyclones Radio Network Three Stars of the Game are as follows:
1. Barret Ehgoetz (1 goal, 1 assist)
2. Scott Reynolds (Game winning goal)
3. Kyle Rogers (Lone Toledo goal)
The defending Kelly Cup Champion Cyclones return to home ice this Tuesday morning for their annual Education in Hockey Day presented by the Ohio Lottery. This year they will take on the Kalamazoo Wings with a special 10:30am opening faceoff. Discounted ticket packages and single game tickets for the 2010-2011 season are available now. For more information, call 513.421.PUCK (7825) or visit CyclonesHockey.com.
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