For Immediate Release: October 10, 2019

CYCLONES ANNOUNCE SEASON-OPENING ROSTER

Cincinnati Also Make a Trade With Florida, Receive Scoring Threat Edwardh 

Cincinnati, OH- TheCincinnati Cyclones have announced their season-opening roster for the 2019-20 season. This year’s initial squad is comprised of 23 players on the active roster, and one on the 14-day Injured Reserve List, and also features 14 forwards, eight defenseman, and two goaltenders. The full season-opening roster can be found below.

2019-20 Cyclones Season-Opening Roster

Forwards (14):Darik Angeli, Pascal Aquin, Shaw Boomhower, John Edwardh, Brendan Harms, Ben Johnson, Cody Milan, Mason Mitchell, Nate Mitton, Jesse Schultz, Brady Vail, Justin Vaive, Cory Ward, John Wiitala 

Defensemen (8): Justin Baudry, Tobie Bisson, Andrew DeBrincat, Scott Dornbrock, Kurt Gosselin, Frank Hora, Kyle Rhodes, Devante Stephens

Goaltenders (2): Michael Houser, Sean Romeo

*Italics indicate player on Injured Reserve 

In a separate transaction, the Cyclones have acquired forward John Edwardh from the Florida Everblades, in exchange for Future Considerations. Hailing from Calgary, AB, Edwardh is entering his second full professional campaign, having split the 2018-19 season between the Adirondack Thunder and the Binghamton Devils of the American Hockey League (AHL). 

In 64 total games between the two clubs, Edwardh potted 30 goals and dished out 32 assists for 62 points, and was tied for the Thunder team lead in goals with 27 and ranked second on the squad with 59 points (27g, 32a). He enjoyed a season-long 15-game point streak where he amassed 10 goals and 13 assists from January 25-February 24, and ranked second amongst ECHL rookies in goals, and fifth in rookie points.  

Edwardh made his pro debut late in 2017-18, playing in two games for Adirondack and one for the Devils, recording an assist in the process. Prior to turning pro, the 24-year-old spent four years at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, accounting for 87 points (38g, 49a) in 136 career games. 

The 2019-20 Cincinnati Cyclones season is upon us! The defending Brabham Cup champion Cyclones open the season with FIRST FACE-OFF on Saturday, October 12, against the Wheeling Nailers, and we invite YOU to join us for the ride! Single game tickets, along with season and group ticket packages for every game this season are on sale now, and you can get more info by calling (513) 421-PUCK! Stay on top of all the latest team updates and information on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram, along with our website, www.cycloneshockey.com!