CINCINNATI, Ohio – The 2010 Kelly Cup Champion Cincinnati Cyclones, proud affiliate of the NHL’s Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced today that they have released forwards Adam Bartholomay and Matt Butcher.

Bartholomay, an Agoura Hills, California native, played in nine games with the Cyclones this season – collecting one assist and two penalty minutes.  Butcher, a first-year pro from Bellingham, Washington, only dressed in four games for Cincinnati this year before getting sidelined with an injury.  He last played in a game on October 24 against Kalamazoo.

The defending Kelly Cup Champions return to U.S. Bank Arena this Friday, December 3 for Scout Night and the opener of a two-game set with the Florida Everblades at 7:30pm.  In addition to $1 John Morrell Hot Dogs, the first 3,000 fans through the gates will receive a Cyclones poster.  It’s also Weiner Dog race night, with an intermission race featuring some local Tri-State canines.  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.