CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cincinnati Cyclones (22-15-0-6) sparked a three-goal comeback in third period and went on to earn a 5-4 shootout win over the Trenton Titans (15-24-3-4) in front of 4,496 on Pink in the Rink Night at U.S. Bank Arena on Friday night.

The Titans jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first seven minutes the opening stanza as Rob Bordson and Chase Langeraap each potted goals through Cyclones netmidner Chet Pickard (W, 21 saves, 9-10-0-1). However, Cincinnati responded with a goal by Dan Eves at 14:27 – which extended his goal-scoring streak to five games – making it 2-1 Trenton after 20 minutes.

Trenton regained the two-goal cushion just 1:01 into the middle frame when Adam Presizniuk blasted in his ninth of the year, making it 3-1. And despite getting a pair of power plays in the period, Cincinnati trailed 3-1 at the second intermission.

Just 1:01 into the third, Cory Syvret delivered to what appeared to be a game-sealing goal, pushing Trenton ahead 4-1. Yet, Cincinnati would make another incredible comeback in the final frame. Justin Vaive tipped home his fourth goal of the season past Titans goaltender Nick Niedert (L, 31 saves, 2-0-0-1) to make it 4-2. Then, Eves buried his second lamp lighter of the night at 6:41, pulling the Cyclones within one. Finally, at 7:42 Rob Slaney worked his way into the Titans’ slot and sent a glove-high wrist shot past Niedert and into the net for the game-tying strike.

After a frantic finish in regulation, the teams went into overtime tied at four but were both unable to find a game-winner. So for the eighth time this season, Cincinnati’s fate was decided in a shootout.

Mathieu Aubin and Dan Eves opened with back-to-back goals, answered by one from Titans defenseman Ray DiLauro. In round four, Ben Ryan notched a goal to give Cincinnati a chance to win it on a Pickard save. And when Dustin Cameron’s fifth round offering rang off the post, the Cyclones sealed a 5-4, come-from-behind victory. It was the second time in nine days that the Cyclones erased a three-goal deficit or greater to win a contest.

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

First Star: Ben Ryan (Game-winning goal in shootout for Cincinnati)
Second Star: Dan Eves (2 goals for Cincinnati)
Third Star: Mathieu Aubin (2 assists for Cincinnati)

The Cyclones will close out a busy week on the ice with back-to-back games against the Toledo Walleye at the Huntington Center starting tomorrow night. Saturday’s tilt in Northwest Ohio is slated to start at 7:00pm with pre game coverage on the Cyclones Radio Network (1050-AM, America One) beginning at 6:45pm.

The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena next Thursday, February 16 when they welcome in the Elmira Jackals for the only time in 2011-12 at 7:30pm. It will be another Thirsty Thursday, with $1 PBR and Miller High Life flowing all night long. Plus, fans are encouraged to wear red apparel for the first-ever Cyclones Red Out! 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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