CINCINNATI, Ohio – Daniel Koger potted two goals and added two assists as the Cincinnati Cyclones (5-6-0-2) blew past the Kalamazoo Wings (9-4-0-1) by a 5-2 final score in front of 4,181 at U.S. Bank Arena on Wednesday night.

Cincinnati raced out to a 2-0 lead as Ryan Annesley and Daniel Koger scored just two minutes apart beginning at the 3:40 mark. The Wings answered back at 16:09 when Nick Sirota slid home a rebound past Cyclones goalie Chet Pickard (W, 23 saves, 4-5-0-0) to pull Kalamazoo within a goal after 20 minutes of play.

The Cyclones again jumped back ahead by two at the 9:38 mark as Evan Trupp received a tape-to-tape pass from Koger and blasted a shot past Wings goaltender Riley Gill (L, 19 saves, 7-3-0-1) for his first professional goal. Then, just over two minutes later, Chris Cahill intercepted a clearing attempt and buried a shorthanded goal at 11:46 to put Cincinnati up 4-1, a lead they carried into the second intermission.

In the final minutes, Kalamazoo was able to pull back within a pair of goals as Justin Taylor tipped home his sixth lamp-lighter of the season at the 18:13 mark. However, Kalamazoo’s comeback bid would be spoiled as Koger tallied for the second time on the night, capping off a four-point game, when he hit the empty net at 19:59. The Cyclones went up 5-2 and won the tilt by the same score.

“I was waiting for a night like this from Koger,” said Cyclones Head Coach Jarrod Skalde. “We need him to score consistently for us to continue being successful. I very was proud of his and our effort tonight.”

The Cyclones Radio Network Three Stars of the Game are as follows:

First Star: Daniel Koger (2 goals, 2 assists for Cincinnati)
Second Star: Ryan Annelsely (Goal for Cincinnati)
Third Star: Chet Pickard (23 saves, winning goaltender)

After the Thanksgiving holiday, the Cyclones will be back on the road Friday night as they visit the Toledo Walleye at 7:00pm before enjoying the rest of the weekend off. Hear all the action of the tilt on the Cyclones Radio Network (1050-AM, America One) beginning at 6:45pm.

The Cyclones will be back on the ice at U.S. Bank Arena next Tuesday, November 29, when they welcome the Greenville Road Warriors to Downtown Cincinnati. It will be the first Big Beer Tuesday of the season, with $2 24-ounce Molson and Labatt Blue flowing all night long. Secure your seats now by calling 513.421.PUCK or log on to CyclonesHockey.com. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the season on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).

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