CINCINNATI, Ohio – A three-goal third period sparked a rally for the Elmira Jackals (22-16-0-5), who came back to defeat the Cincinnati Cyclones (19-16-0-4) by a 4-2 final score in front of 2,672 at U.S. Bank Arena on Wednesday night.

After a scoreless opening stanza, the Cyclones got on the board first at the 6:49 mark of the 2nd period when Josh Shalla slammed a rebound past goaltender Travis Fullerton (W, 22 saves, 14-5-0-4) to make it 1-0. However, just 22 seconds later, the Jackals responded with a goal from Taylor Stefishen to knot things at one as he beat Sam Brittain (L, 30 saves, 11-8-0-1) through the legs with a shot. Cincinnati would find the break-even tally on the power play at 11:28, when a slap shot from Josh McFadden careened off of bodies in front and right to Geoff Irwin, who directed home his 11th goal of the season. Irwin's tally gave the Cyclones a 2-1 edge after 40 minutes.

Right out of the gate in the final period, the Jackals pulled even using the power play; Lucas Bloodoff corralled a puck and fired it past Brittain just 47 seconds in. Then, at 8:08, Mike Seidel camped out at the top of the goal crease, received a pass out of the corner from Allan McPherson, and deposited his 10th goal of the year, giving the Jackals their first lead of the night at 3-2. In the final minute, the Cyclones pulled Brittain in an attempt to rally with the extra attacker, however, Bloodoff and Seidel combined for an empty net goal at 19:40 to cap off a 4-2 comeback win for Elmira.

After a practice day tomorrow, the Cyclones will hit the road on Friday night to visit the Toledo Walleye at 7:15pm ET. Fans can watch the game live at the Game Time Sports Bar and Grill in Cheviot or listen live on the Cyclones Radio Network beginning at 6:55pm ET.

The Cyclones will be back on the ice at U.S. Bank Arena on Saturday, January 31 when they play host to the Reading Royals at 7:30pm! It will be our annual Pink in the Rink game to benefit Pink Ribbon Girls featuring specialty jerseys, pink ice, and more! Plus, we'll be hosting our Cyclones Frozen 5K at 9am Saturday morning as well! Call 513.421.PUCK to secure your seats and for more details. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the season on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram!

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