For Immediate Release: October 11, 2018

CYCLONES ACQUIRE LEMCKE FROM WICHITA

Blueliner Heads to Cincinnati in Exchange for Future Considerations

Cincinnati, OH- The Cincinnati Cyclones, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Buffalo Sabres and the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Rochester Americans, have acquired defenseman Justin Lemcke from the Wichita Thunder, in exchange for Future Considerations. 

A native of Whitby, ON, Lemcke was signed this offseason by the Thunder following the completion of his junior hockey career. The 21-year-old spent four seasons in Ontario Hockey League (OHL), including the last three as the captain of the Hamilton Bulldogs. He helped th Bulldogs to a Memorial Cup Championship last season, accounting for nine goals and 17 assists in 59 games. In 258 OHL games overall between the Bulldogs and Belleville Bulls, Lemcke was responsible for 30 goals and 75 assists along with 308 penalty minutes. 

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