CINCINNATI , Ohio – The Cincinnati Cyclones, proud affiliate of the NHL’s Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced today the dates for the 2012 Meijer Concrete Clones summer tour. This FREE event will focus on the fundamentals of hockey, sportsmanship, and the fun of the game led by members of the Cyclones coaching staff and front office personnel.

In addition, fans can enjoy complimentary food and drinks courtesy of John Morrell, Sun Drop, and Hawaiian Punch throughout the afternoon.

The dates and locations for this year’s tour are as follows:

June 2 - Western Hills location – 6550 Harrison Ave
June 9 - Colerain Ave location – 3711 Stonecreek Blvd
July 7 - Florence, KY location – 4990 Houston Rd
July 21 – Eastgate location – 888 Eastgate N Rd
August 4 – Norwood location – 4825B Marburg Ave
August 11 - Western Hills location – 6550 Harrison Ave
August 18 – Colerain Ave location – 3711 Stonecreek Blvd
August 25 – West Chester location – 7390 Tylersville Rd

All events are scheduled to run from 11:00am until 1:00pm.

Along with the hockey tutorial, there will also be something for the whole family to enjoy. Meijer Concrete Clones offers a FREE tailgate area featuring grilled products from John Morrell and drinks provided by Sun Drop and Hawaiian Punch. Fans are also encouraged to take and share pictures throughout the summer as well.

The Cyclones will return to the ice at U.S. Bank Arena in mid-October as the 2012-13 ECHL season unfolds. On Saturday, October 13, the Cyclones will host the second-annual Power Play 5K Run/Walk. Registration is open NOW on CyclonesHockey.com. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the offseason on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).