DEFENSIVE BATTLE ENDS IN OVERTIME DEFEAT FOR ‘CLONES
For Immediate Release: January 2, 2020
DEFENSIVE BATTLE ENDS IN OVERTIME DEFEAT FOR ‘CLONES
Cincinnati Wins Shot Battle, Drop Fifth OT Contest of the Season
Indianapolis, IN- The Cincinnati Cyclones (20-8-5-0) fell to the Indy Fuel, 2-1 in overtime, on Thursday night. Defenseman Justin Baudry netted the lone goal for Cincinnati.
After the Fuel took a 1-0 lead, 3:51 in on a goal from defenseman Keoni Texiera, Cincinnati responded 2:57 later when Baudry launched a point shot in past Fuel goaltender Charles Williams to tie the game, 1-1.
The 1-1 score held up throughout the remainder of the first period, and over the next 40 minutes the teams engaged in a defensive stalemate. After Cincinnati outshot the Fuel, 14-3 in the first, both sides traded quality offensive chances in the second and third, with both goaltenders coming up with big saves in key moments. Indy outshot the ‘Clones, 23-22, in the final two periods, and the 1-1 tie held up throughout the remainder of regulation.
In overtime, Indy broke through and netted the winner at the 3:07 mark when defenseman Tim Shoup lit the lamp to send Indy to a 2-1 overtime win. The Cyclones outshot Indy, 36-27, with goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen steering aside 25 in the loss.
Cincinnati returns home on Friday night to take on the Wheeling Nailers, with the face-off slated for 7:35pm.
The 2019-20 Cincinnati Cyclones season is upon us! The defending Brabham Cup champion Cyclones are looking to build off of last season’s success, 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!
