TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Walleye (6-8-0-0) scored five times in the final two periods to defeat the Cincinnati Cyclones (4-6-0-2) by a 6-3 final in front of 3,859 at Huntington Center on Sunday afternoon.

The Walleye grabbed the early 1-0 lead just 2:28 into the opening period when Evan Rankin batted home his team-leading ninth goal of the season past Cyclones goalie Chet Pickard (L, 28 saves, 3-5-0-0). Cincinnati answered almost immediately though, at 3:05, as Rob Slaney tallied for the second time in three games to knot the score at one after 20 minutes of play.

Anthony Luciani erased a five-game goal scoring drought at 4:04 of the second period to put Cincinnati up 2-1 when he wristed a shot past Toledo net minder Carter Hutton (W, 33 saves, 5-5-0-0). Unfortunately, the Walleye responded with three unanswered goals in the middle frame to regain a 4-2 cushion after two periods. Simon Danis-Pepin, Bryan Rufenach, and Adam Estoclet each scored goals just six minutes apart, two of which coming in the final 1:09 of the frame.

Right out of the gate in the third period, Evan Rankin stole a loose puck and lit the lamp for the second time in the tilt at the 0:37 mark to push Toledo ahead 5-2. Cincinnati pulled within a pair of goals when Rob Slaney deflected in his second lamp-lighter of the weekend at the 16:20 mark. However, with only 39 seconds left in regulation, Joey Martin hit the empty net to seal the 6-3 triumph for the Walleye.

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

First Star: Adam Estoclet (1 goal, 3 assists for Toledo)
Second Star: Evan Rankin (2 goals for Toledo)
Third Star: Harrison Reed (3 assists for Toledo)

The Cyclones will be back on the ice at U.S. Bank Arena this Wednesday night, November 23, when they play host to the Kalamazoo Wings at 7:30pm. It will be the first Wet Wednesday of the season, with $1 PBR and Miller High Life flowing all night long. In addition, the game will serve as the Cyclones “Movember” Mustache Party where fans can show off their mustaches in support of men’s health. 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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