CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cincinnati Cyclones, proud affiliate of the NHL’s Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, have announced their 2011 Preseason Schedule.

The Cyclones will battle the Wheeling Nailers in a brief, three-game preseason series. The schedule of games is as follows:

Thursday, October 6 – 7:35pm (game played in Johnstown, PA)

Friday, October 7 – 7:35pm (game played in Wheeling, WV)

Saturday, October 8 – 6:30pm at U.S. Bank Arena

The lone Cyclones home exhibition game will coincide with the Inaugural Power Play 5K Run/Walk presented by Powerade on Saturday, October 8. This brand new event begins at 5:00pm on the banks of the Ohio River and is more than just a race! Every registration includes a technical shirt, drink/food tickets for after the race, a finishers’ commemorative cup and admission to the Cyclones exhibition game immediately following the race. Visit CyclonesHockey.com for more information and to register.

The countdown to the 2011-12 season is officially underway! Secure your seats this year’s Home Opener on Saturday, November 5 when the Cyclones welcome the Chicago Express to U.S. Bank Arena for the first time at 7:30pm. Contact a ticket representative today at 513.421.PUCK or log on to CyclonesHockey.com for more information. Fans can also get the latest team updates during the offseason on Facebook and Twitter.