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CYCLONES END 2023 FALLING TO THE ICEMEN

Cincy loses a high-scoring affair at homeBy: Dana Grey, Cincinnati Cyclones CINCINNATI, OH – The Cyclones came up short to the Icemen 5-4 inside the Heritage Bank Center on Sunday night. Cincinnati and Jacksonville split the season series 1-1-0-0.* Cincinnati got off to a great start with two goals just 31 seconds apart in the 1st period. Patrick Polino potted his team-leading 14th goal of the season off a Louie Caporusso feed. Less than a minute later, Nick Isaacson deflected in a Sahil Panwar shot to make it 2-0.* Jacksonville cut the deficit to one when defenseman Adam Samuellson beat Talyn Boyko. Justin Vaive responded with a rebound goal for the Cyclones to regain the two-goal lead. The Icemen made it 3-2 with a Riley Fiddler-Schultz wrist shot from the high slot.* In the final period, Jacksonville scored two straight goals from Chris Grando and Craig Martin to go up 4-3. Cincinnati tied it up on the power play when Lee Lapid scored for the second night in a row. Dominick Mersch squeezed a shot past Boyko with 6:30 to go and put Jacksonville back in front 5-4.Up next, Cincinnati travels to Kalamazoo on Friday, January 5th, at 7:00 pm ET. The Cyclones look to beat the K-Wings on the road for the first time this year.Call (513) 421-PUCK for tickets and more information, and stay on top of all the latest team updates and information on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram, along with our website, www.cycloneshockey.com.CINCINNATI CYCLONESHOME

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CYCLONES DROP THE HEARTLANDERS AT HOME

By: Dana Grey, Cincinnati CyclonesCincinnati, OH - The Cincinnati Cyclones topped the Heartlanders for the third time this season 6-2 at the Heritage Bank Center. Cincy has won all twelve of Iowa’s trips to the Queen City since the organization entered the ECHL.* After a scoreless opening 19 minutes, the ‘Clones broke through past Hunter Jones with 5.5 seconds to play in the 1st period. Jalen Smereck’s point shot was knocked down in the blue paint, and Sahil Panwar found the puck and whipped it in while falling down.* The Heartlanders struck back while shorthanded in the 2nd. Yuki Miura beat Olof Lindbom on a breakaway to tie the game at 1-1. Iowa got its first lead thanks to Will Calverley’s 6th of the season. Cincy responded 34 seconds later when Lincoln Griffin finished off an excellent rush from Patrick Polino. With just over a minute to play in the period, Sahil Panwar won a faceoff clean and set up Jalen Smereck to blast home his 3rd goal of the year for a 3-2 lead.* Sahil Panwar gave Cincy some insurance on the power play, and Louie Caporusso ballooned the lead to 5-2 early on in the 3rd. With just over a minute to play, Bjørgvik-Holm led an excellent rush up ice and set up Panwar to rocket in his hat-trick goal from the high slot. Olof Lindbom shut the door and made 28 saves in the win.Call (513) 421-PUCK for tickets and more information, and stay on top of all the latest team updates and information on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram, along with our website, cycloneshockey.com.CINCINNATI CYCLONESHOME

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CINCINNATI CYCLONES TOPPLE THE RAILERS IN OT

By: Dana Grey, Cincinnati CyclonesWorcester, MA - The Cyclones took down the Railers 5-4 in just the second-ever meeting between the two teams. Cincinnati improves to 6-4-0-0 and wins its first game of the season against the Eastern Conference.The Railers opened the scoring on a three-on-one rush that Brendan Robins finished off. Cincy responded with Cristiano DiGiacinto’s second goal of the season. The Wolfpack contracted player deflected in a point shot from Jalen Smereck.In the middle frame, the Cyclones took over and grabbed their first lead with a wicked wrister from James Hardie. Cincy’s top line all touched the puck on Justin Vaive’s 3-1 goal. The captain has goals in back-to-back games. After Worcester cut the deficit back to one, Luka Burzan tapped in a great Matej Pekar feed through the slot to make it 4-2.With the goaltender pulled and still down two, the Railers rattled off a pair of goals to force OT. In overtime and on the powerplay, Ole Julian Bjørgvik-Holm wristed in the game-winner and his second overtime goal this season.Up next, Cincy continues its road swing against the Worcester Railers on Saturday, November 18th. The second-straight game against the Islanders affiliate will have a 7:05 pm ET puck drop. Cincinnati is back home at the Heritage Bank Center next Wednesday, November 22nd, to host the Indy Fuel.Call (513) 421-PUCK for tickets and more information, and stay on top of all the latest team updates and information on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), Instagram, and our website, cycloneshockey.com.CINCINNATI CYCLONESHOME

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HARTFORD WOLF PACK ANNOUNCE ROSTER MOVES

By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf PackHARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers Assistant General Manager and Hartford Wolf Pack General Manager Ryan Martin announced today that the club has loaned defenseman Seth Barton and forwards Matej Pekar and Cristiano DiGiacinto to the ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones.The Wolf Pack also released goaltender Brad Arvanitis from his professional tryout agreement (PTO) with the club. He will report to the ECHL's Maine Mariners.In addition, the club released forward Maxim Barbashev from his amateur tryout agreement (ATO). He will report to the QMJHL's Shawinigan Cataractes.The Wolf Pack's training camp roster now stands at 15 forwards, eight defensemen, and two goaltenders for 25 players.The Wolf Pack kick off the 2023-24 regular season on Friday night when they visit the Providence Bruins. The puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m., and full coverage will be available on AHLTV and Mixlr.Hockey returns to the XL Center on Friday, October 20th, when the Wolf Pack host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to kickoff home opener weekend. The weekend concludes on Saturday when the Lehigh Valley Phantoms come to town. Both nights will feature a 7:00 p.m. puck drop.For tickets, visit hartfordwolfpack.com.About OVG360: OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides a set of services, resources, and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health and safety, and more.ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since the team's inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.HARTFORD WOLF PACKHOME Read the full article

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CINCINNATI CYCLONES SIGN BILLY CONSTANTINOU

By: Andrew Mossbrooks, Howlings Cincinnati, OH - The Cincinnati Cyclones announced earlier today that the team has signed defenseman Billy Constantinou to a contract for the 2023-24 season.  Constantinou, 22, joins a defense core consisting of Jalen Smereck, Matt Cairns, Steven MacLean, and Nick Favaro, who have all signed to put on a Cyclones jersey come October.  "It's really exciting to be signing with a team that has so many good players and an expectation to win a lot of games," said Constantinou. "I'm an offensive defenseman and definitely someone who wants to be on the ice late in a close game where I can help make a difference. I love playing on the power play, too, but more than anything, I'm just trying to help a team win games. I want to focus on winning and helping the Cyclones do so."  The Scarborough, Ontario native has had a travel-filled first two years in professional hockey, having played for eight teams throughout his journey. Constantinou's story includes stops in the AHL with Chicago in 2021-22 and San Jose last season, where he was with Cyclones blue liner Jalen Smereck as both defensemen were called up to play for the Barracuda last November. In the ECHL, Constantinou skated in 47 games for Wichita, Norfolk, and Atlanta combined. He posted six goals and 22 assists.   "Billy can be a difference maker on the ice," said Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jason Payne. "He uses his vision in the attacking zone to find his teammates and create chances. He's not afraid to shoot the puck. He adds another layer of depth to our team on the backend, and it's exciting when you bring in someone that you're familiar with. I got the chance to last work with him when he was with Niagara in the OHL, so we're looking forward to connecting again with the Cyclones and continuing to further his development."  Constantinou played for Niagara, Kingston, and Soo in the OHL from 2017-20, piling up 22 goals as part of a 98-point tenure in major junior. He burst onto the pro scene with the Iowa Heartlanders in 2021-22, spending most of his season there before playing for Atlanta and Wichita later that season.   Last season, Constantinou briefly skated for Norfolk, including an appearance in the 2023 ECHL All-Star Classic, where he scored a goal and assisted the tournament-winning destroyers at the Norfolk Scope.  The 2023-24 Cyclones season starts on home ice with First Face-Off on Saturday, October 21st! Call (513) 421-PUCK for tickets and more information, and stay on top of all the latest team updates and information on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram, along with our website, cycloneshockey.com! CINCINNATI CYCLONES HOME Read the full article

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CINCINNATI CYCLONES RE-SIGN MATT CAIRNS

By: Andrew Mossbrooks, Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati, OH - The Cyclones announced that the team had re-signed defenseman Matt Cairns to a standard player contract for the 2023-24 ECHL season. Cairns becomes the fourth blue liner to sign with Cincinnati and the seventh returnee from last year's Central Division Champions team to re-sign with the 'Clones. "Guys can overlook how important it is to be able to play for the same team multiple years in a row at this level," said Cairns. "That isn't lost one me. I'm very thankful for Coach (Jason) Payne wanting to sign me again. I think the game I play has fit well into his system and how he likes our team's defense to operate. He gives me a lot of trust to play my game, and he knows what it takes to get me to the next level. That's my ultimate goal as an individual and Payner knows what I want in that sense." Since the start of the 2021-22 season, no defenseman has played more games for the Cyclones than Cairns, who now enters his third season with the team. Including playoffs, the 25-year-old has skated in 128 games for Cincinnati, scoring three goals and 20 assists for 23 points. Over two regular seasons, Cairns has posted a +/- 38 rating and earned two call-ups to the AHL, most recently last season with Milwaukee, where the Mississauga, Ontario native appeared in seven games for the Admirals. "Matt's maturity and growth at the pro level has been very impressive since coming into the league a couple seasons back," said Payne. "He works hard to constantly evaluate where he is and how he can get stronger in each area on the ice. He's coachable. He wants to learn and wants to show you that you can trust in him to not cheat the game and play the right way. We're excited to have him back in the fold for us this season and we will continue to do everything we can as an organization to further his development." Cairns is a former third-round NHL Draft choice by the Edmonton Oilers in 2016. From there, he went on to play division one hockey for Cornell University and the University of Minnesota-Duluth. In 2021, Cairns signed an AHL contract with the Rochester Americans, where he spent the bulk of his season with Cincinnati. He signed his first ECHL contract with the 'Clones last summer before playing in 45 games and posted six points while accruing 50 penalty minutes. The 2023-24 Cyclones season starts on home ice, with First Face-Off Saturday, October 21st! Call (513) 421-PUCK for tickets and more information, and stay on top of all the latest team updates and information on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram, along with our website, cycloneshockey.com. CINCINNATI CYCLONES HOME

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HARTFORD WOLF PACK SIGN MATEJ PEKAR

By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers Assistant General Manager and Hartford Wolf Pack General Manager Ryan Martin announced today that the club has signed forward Matej Pekar to a one-year AHL standard player contract. Pekar, 23, split his 2022-23 season between the AHL’s Rochester Americans and ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones. He dressed in 14 games with the Americans, recording four assists. He also made his Calder Cup Playoff debut on April 28th in the Americans’ game against the Syracuse Crunch. The 6’1” forward played in 28 games with the Cyclones a season ago, scoring 24 points (13 g, 11 a). Over the course of three professional seasons in North America, Pekar has appeared in 86 AHL contests with the Americans, scoring 16 points (4 g, 12 a). During the 2020-21 campaign, he also spent time in his native Czechia, where he dressed in 22 total games and scored 13 points (3 g, 10 a). The native of Turnov, Czechia, spent time in both the USHL and OHL before turning pro. He appeared in 56 USHL games with the Muskegon Lumberjacks during the 2017-18 season. He notched 54 points (14 g, 40 a) during his time in the league. In the OHL, Pekar scored 99 points (42 g, 57 a) in 84 games with the Barrie Colts and Sudbury Wolves over the course of two seasons. The Wolf Pack will host their 2023-24 home opener at the XL Center on Friday, October 20th, when the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins come to town. The puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. Click HERE to view the full 2023-24 Wolf Pack regular season schedule. Full-season tickets, 20-game plans, 12-game plans, and flex plans for the 2023-24 season are on sale now! Visit hartfordwolfpack.com/tickets or call 860-722-9425 for more details! Single-game tickets will go on sale on a to-be-announced date later this summer. ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since the team’s inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack are the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. HARTFORD WOLF PACK HOME

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HARTFORD WOLF PACK SIGN ZACH BERZOLLA

By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers Assistant General Manager and Hartford Wolf Pack General Manager Ryan Martin announced today that the club has signed defenseman Zach Berzolla to a one-year AHL standard player contract. Berzolla, 25, appeared in 56 games with the ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones during the 2022-23 season. He scored 25 points (6 g, 19 a), good for second on the club in scoring among defensemen. He also suited up in four games with the Rochester Americans, scoring one goal. The native of Howell, New Jersey, is entering his second stint as a member of the Wolf Pack. Berzolla signed with the club on September 20th, 2021, before the 2021-22 season. He skated in eight games with the Wolf Pack during the 2021-22 campaign, scoring one goal. The 6'2", 196-pound defenseman has played in 12 career AHL games with the Americans and Wolf Pack, scoring two goals. He's also appeared in 122 ECHL games with the Cyclones, Jacksonville Icemen, and Florida Everblades, scoring 48 points (10 g, 38 a). Before turning pro, Berzolla played 133 NCAA games over four seasons at Colorado College. He scored 23 points (4 g, 19 a) during his time with the program and served as the team's captain during the 2020-21 season. The Wolf Pack will host their 2023-24 home opener at the XL Center on Friday, October 20th, when the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins come to town. The puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. Click here to view the 2023-24 Wolf Pack regular season schedule. Full-season tickets, 20-game plans, 12-game plans, and flex plans for the 2023-24 season are on sale now! Visit hartfordwolfpack.com/tickets or call 860-722-9425 for more details! Single-game tickets will go on sale on a to-be-announced date later this summer. About OVG360: OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides a set of services, resources, and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health and public safety, and more. ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since the team's inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. HARTFORD WOLF PACK HOME Read the full article