CYCLONES GAME PREVIEW

Cincinnati Cyclones (3-1-0-0)
vs.
Indy Fuel (2-3-2-1)

Click here for tonight's game note packet

DATE: Friday, November 7, 2014
TIME: 7:30pm ET
SITE: U.S. Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH
BROADCAST: CyclonesHockey.com, ECHL.TV

NHL AFFILIATES
Cincinnati Cyclones: Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators
Indy Fuel: Chicago Blackhawks

NEXT HOME GAME (After Tonight)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - 7:30pm vs. WHEELING
FROZEN NIGHT

Tonight's Matchup: For the first time since the days of the International Hockey League, Cincinnati and Indianapolis will go head-to-head on the ice as the Cyclones and Fuel open a nine-game season series at U.S. Bank Arena. Of those nine meetings, just three (including tonight) will be in Downtown Cincinnati.

Tonight's Promotion: Kids Eat FREE Night - all fans ages 2-12 will receive a FREE meal courtesy of John Morrell!

Scouting the Fuel: Scott Hillman’s club has gotten plenty of ice time to start its first ECHL season, skating in eight games to date. Thus far though, they’ve had their growing pains as they’ve gone 2-3-2-1 out of the gate. Robert Czarnik currently paces the Fuel with seven points (5g, 2a) in as many games while Patrick Cullen and Rhett Bly have contributed six points apiece. Former Miami University goaltender Cody Reichard has seen the most action between the pipes, going 2-2-1 with a 2.75 goals-against average. Chicago Blackhawks prospect Mac Carruth has also seen a pair of games, losing both in the extra session with a 3.78 GAA.

Last Time Out: A four point night for forward Andrew Yogan highlighted a strong showing by the Cyclones as they defeated the Mallards by a 5-4 final score in front of 4,126 at the iWireless Center last Saturday night. In addition to Yogan’s offensive night, Michael Neal, Stephan Vigier, Joe Basaraba, and Josh McFadden all registered multi-point games. Goaltender Sam Brittain made 27 saves to earn his second straight victory.

Yogan’s Heroes: Forward Andrew Yogan has continued his point-per-game ECHL pace this season. He has put his name on the scoresheet in each of his first four tilts of the 2014-15 campaign and ranks second on the club with seven points (2g, 5a). In his career at the “AA” level, the former New York Rangers draft pick has amassed 34 points in 35 games. He was summoned to the San Antonio Rampage on Tuesday.

No Learning Curve Here: The Cyclones have had strong production from rookie forward Stephan Vigier. Although he did make his pro debut last year with South Carolina, he's embarking on his first full season at the ECHL level and is turning plenty of heads. The former Northern Michigan Wildcat has tallied in three of his four games to start the year.

Season Series at a Glance (9 games - 3 home, 6 away):
Nov 7 Indy at Cincinnati 7:30pm EST
Nov 28 Cincinnati at Indy 7:35pm EST
Nov 29 Cincinnati at Indy 7:35pm EST
Dec 26 Cincinnati at Indy 7:35pm EST
Dec 27 Cincinnati at Indy 7:35pm EST
Jan 9 Cincinnati at Indy 7:35pm EST
Feb 13 Indy at Cincinnati 7:30pm EST
Feb 14 Cincinnati at Indy 7:35pm EST
Apr 3 Indy at Cincinnati 7:30pm EDT

For additional media information, contact Nick Brunker at 513.421.1342.