For Immediate Release: November 28, 2015

BUDISH NETS LONE GOAL AS CYCLONES FALL ON THE ROAD

Cincinnati Drops First of Home-and-Home

Moline, IL- The Cincinnati Cyclones (10-4-2-1) dropped a 2-1 decision to the Quad City Mallards on Saturday night. Forward Zach Budish scored the lone goal for the Cyclones, who fall into a two-way tie with the Mallards for the lead in the Midwest Division

The Mallards struck quickly in this one, as just 6:38 into the opening frame, forward Matthew Neal tipped a point shot past Cyclones goaltender Brad Thiessen, putting the Mallards up, 1-0.

That 1-0 lead held up throughout the remainder of the opening period, and in the second, the Mallards pushed their lead up 2-0, 4:19 into the frame, when forward Oliver Archambault lit the lamp on the power play.

The Cyclones started to turned the tide late in the second, getting a number quality of scoring chances, however Cincinnati was not able to find the back of the net, and the Mallards took their 2-0 lead into the locker room after 40 minutes.

The Cyclones picked up the pressure to begin the third, and were rewarded for their efforts, when forward Joe Wilson sent a pass from the corner out to Budish, who jammed it in on the side of the net, cutting the deficit in half, 2-1, 12: 37 into the third period.

Cincinnati continued to pressure the Mallards defense, and had a number of close calls with the netminder pulled late in the frame, however could not find the back of the net, and Quad City held on for the 2-1 win.

The Cyclones out shot Quad City, 31-29, in the contest, while the power play was held scoreless on all three chances. Thiessen stopped 27 shots in the loss. The two sides wrap up their two-game home-and-home series on Tuesday in Cincinnati. Faceoff is slated for 7:30pm.

The 2015-2016 season is underway! Your Cyclones are on the march towards another Kelly Cup Championship, and want you along for the ride! Be sure to check out one of our 2015-16 Ticket Packages, available NOW! Call 513.421.PUCK to reserve your seats. Fans can also get the latest team updates on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), Instagram, and our website, www.cycloneshockey.com!