CYCLONES WEEKLY RELEASE WEEK 20: FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2015

THIS PAST WEEK:

About Wednesday Night vs. Evansville: Some late game offense and a 15-save shutout performance by Sam Brittain led the Cyclones past the IceMen by a 2-0 final score in front of 1,853 at U.S. Bank Arena. It was the third consecutive home meeting between the clubs that Cincinnati didn’t allow a goal and its sixth shutout of the season overall.

About Friday Night in Toledo: A pair of second period goals and a strong night for Jeff Lerg proved to be enough as the Walleye defeated the Cyclones by a 3-1 final score in front of 5,536 at Huntington Center. David Pacan netted Cincinnati’s lone tally in the final minutes of the contest.

About Saturday Night vs. Reading: The Royals pulled out in front in the second period and never looked back as they defeated the Cyclones by a 4-1 final score in front of 6,994 at U.S. Bank Arena. Branden Gracel notched the only Cyclones goal for his 11th lamplighter of the season.

THIS WEEK’S GAME SCHEDULE:

Saturday, February 28 at Evansville, 8:15pm ET

SHOTS FROM THE POINT:

The Calm Before the Storm: The Cyclones will play their next five games away from U.S. Bank Arena. However, this week will be one of their lightest of the season, with just a Saturday night trip to Evansville on the docket over the next seven days. The two North Division foes will square off at the Ford Center at 8:15pm ET. Fans can watch all the Cyclones road action at Game Time Sports Bar and Grill in Cheviot!

Remarkable Rookie: The Cyclones have enjoyed great goaltending stability from Sam Brittain. The University of Denver standout ranks second among active rookie goaltenders with a 2.71 goals-against average and an 89.5% save percentage. This season for the Cyclones, Brittain has compiled a 14-11-0-1 record.

Cyclones Select-A-Seat Event - TODAY!: The Cyclones Select-A-Seat Event will a great chance to pick your seats for the 2015-16 season. Packages for the 2015-16 campaign start at just $11 per game and include tons of great incentives. FREE parking for the event will be available along Mehring Way for fans interested in attending. It is encouraged, however, to contact a Cyclones representative at 513.421.7825 to schedule a specific time slot.

Full Season Ticket Holder Q&A Dinner - TOMORROW!: Full Season Ticket Holders are invited to U.S. Bank Arena for a night of fun and food from 6-9pm! Enjoy a delicious dinner in the All Access Bar and Grill followed by an exclusive "Question and Answer" session with the players and coaches! Plus, you'll be able to get autographs from the entire 2014-15 Cyclones team! Contact your Season Ticket Representative for additional details!