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 Posted - 06/26/2014 : 09:14:54 AM
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Cyclones Ink Trio of Players for 2014-15 Season
June 24, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL) Cincinnati Cyclones
CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones, proud affiliate of the NHL's Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced today that they have agreed to terms with forward Brian Nugent along with defensemen Andrew Blazek and Martin Lee.
Nugent, a 25-year-old forward, logged 26 games with the Cyclones in 2013-14 after being acquired in a trade with the Las Vegas Wranglers on January 30, 2014. In a Cincinnati jersey, the Victoria, British Columbia native posted 20 regular season points (13g, 7a) along with a pair of goals in 11 Kelly Cup Playoff contests. He had contributed three points (1g, 2a) in 25 games with Las Vegas before the trade. Prior to going pro, Nugent as a four-year letter winner at Northern Michigan University, where he amassed 15 points in 110 career tilts.
Blazek, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, will embark on his first full season of pro hockey this fall. After completing his collegiate career at Robert Morris University, the 25-year-old appeared in six regular season games with the Cyclones last year, notching four assists in that span. During the postseason, the six-foot-two, 181-pound rear guard skated in 20 Kelly Cup Playoff games for Cincinnati, posting one assist.
Lee, whose ECHL rights were acquired by Cincinnati from Utah on June 13, comes to the Queen City after playing in 68 games for the Grizzlies this past season. The six-foot-three-inch rear guard paced the club with a +26 plus/minus rating and was the top scoring defenseman on the Grizzlies, notching 25 points (4g, 21a). Prior to going pro, the 25-year-old was a four-year letter winner at Elmira College where he accumulated 52 points (8g, 44a) in 99 collegiate games.
The countdown to the 2014-15 First Face-Off can officially begin! The Cyclones will return for another season of hockey at U.S. Bank Arena on Saturday, October 25 when they play host to the Kalamazoo Wings at 7:30pm. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the offseason on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).
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Posted - 07/01/2014 : 6:29:54 PM
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ECHL announces players with Qualifying Offers
July 1, 2014
The ECHL on Tuesday released the list of players who received a valid qualifying offer from ECHL teams by the June 30 deadline.
Players who had already signed a contract by June 30 did not need to receive a qualifying offer.
Each team was entitled to reserve the rights to a maximum of eight qualified players. Of the eight qualified players, no more than four could be veterans (260 regular season professional hockey games played as of the start of the upcoming 2014-15 season). Players on open qualifying offers cannot be traded.
The qualifying offer must remain open for acceptance until Aug. 1 at which time the qualifying offer becomes null and void and the team may sign the qualified player to any salary or may elect to take no further action. Teams that extend a valid qualifying offer to a non-veteran player shall retain the rights to that qualified player for one playing season.
Here are our players:
Rob Madore, Brett Wysopal, Chris Reed, David MacDonald, Pat O'Keefe, Dan Eves, Josh Birkholz and Joe Basaraba
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Posted - 07/21/2014 : 06:29:05 AM
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Cyclones add three to 2014-15 roster
July 16, 2014
CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced that they have agreed to terms with rookie forwards Jon Puskar and Andrew Huff along with returning defenseman Devon Krogh.
Puskar just completed his collegiate career at American International College where he led the team in goals (17) and points (35) during his senior campaign. His 17 tallies tied him for sixth in the Atlantic Hockey Association which earned him All-Conference Team honors. Over his four years at AIC, the Canton, Mich. native tallied 48 goals and 49 assists to finish with 97 points in 131 games tying him for third all time in their records books since becoming Division I. Puskar appeared in one game with the Florida Everblades last season.
Huff enjoyed a very successful collegiate career at Ferris State University. The 22-year-old Howell, Mich. native finished fourth on the team in scoring with 25 points (11g-14a) in 40 games. Huff was a member of the 2011-12 team that won the CHCA Regular Season Championship before eventually losing in the NCAA National Championship game. During his four years at Ferris State he totaled 50 points (22g-28a) in 128 games.
Krogh returns to the Cyclones after being acquired from Gwinnett on Dec. 27. The second year pro graduated from Ohio State University where he registered 41 points in 129 collegiate games. Splitting time between Gwinnett and Cincinnati, he totaled 11 points (2g-9a) while amassing 39 penalty minutes.
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Posted - 07/22/2014 : 2:31:42 PM
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http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4838407
Cyclones Add Pair of Skilled Forwards to 2014-15 Roster
July 21, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL) Cincinnati Cyclones
CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones, proud affiliate of the NHL's Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced today that they have agreed to terms with forwards David Pacan and Michael Neal for the 2014-15 season.
Pacan, a 23-year-old Ottawa, Ontario native, returns to the Queen City after spending the bulk of last season in the ECHL with the Kalamazoo Wings. While with the Wings, he totaled 13 goals and 32 assists in 65 games, finishing third on the team in points. Pacan also logged three tilts with the Utica Comets, but did not register a tally. Pacan made his professional debut with the Cyclones in 2012-13, when he registered nearly a point per game (52 points in 57 games). The former Chicago Blackhawks sixth round draft pick also ranked second on the club during the Kelly Cup Playoffs that spring, notching 16 points (9 goals, 7 assists) in 17 postseason contests.
"David is a big man who has proven that he can contribute at both ends of the ice at the ECHL level," said Cyclones Head Coach Ben Simon. "He is familiar with the Cyclones as well and understands the expectations of our hockey team and organization. We played him a lot last year when he was with Kalamazoo and know the type of player he is and what he is capable of doing on the ice."
Neal, a fifth round choice by the Dallas Stars in 2007, comes to Cincinnati after spending 2013-14 on the west coast with the Bakersfield Condors. In 56 games last season, the Whitby, Ontario native posted 16 goals and 16 assists along with 31 penalty minutes. Since going pro in 2009-10, the 25-year-old has skated in 268 ECHL games and compiled 119 points (46 goals, 73 assists) along with 22 games and three goals at the AHL level. In addition to the Condors, Neal has appeared for the Idaho Steelheads, Orlando Solar Bears, Las Vegas Wranglers, and Texas Stars (AHL). Prior to joining the pro ranks, he was a four-year player in the OHL, seeing time with the Belleville Bulls and Sarnia Sting. His older brother, James Neal, is a forward for the Nashville Predators and former NHL All-Star with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
"Mike is another big body who has great experience as a professional," said Simon, "He is a veteran who can be used in a variety of situations. He competes hard and will be looked to provide leadership both on and off the ice for the Cyclones."
The countdown to the 2014-15 First Face-Off is underway! The Cyclones will return for another season of hockey at U.S. Bank Arena on Saturday, October 25 when they play host to the Kalamazoo Wings at 7:30pm. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the offseason on Facebook and Twitter (@CincyCyclones).
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Posted - 07/29/2014 : 12:03:39 PM
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Cyclones add Hanson, Williamson
July 28, 2014
CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced that they have agreed to terms with forwards Greger Hanson and Bryce Williamson for the 2014-15 season.
Hanson, a 26-year-old, joins the Cyclones after two strong seasons in the Central Hockey League. A year ago, he ranked sixth on the Allen Americans with 52 points (21g-31a) in 49 games, along with a CHL fifth-best 17 points (7g-10a) in 17 postseason games - helping Allen capture the Ray Miron Presidents' Cup. The Lidingo, Sweden native also appeared in four regular-season games with Greenville, registering a single assist. In Hanson's rookie North American campaign (2012-13), he was a point-per-game player - contributing 44 points (21g-23a) in as-many contests. Prior to going pro, he was a four-year letter winner at Northern Michigan University, where he accrued 112 points (40g-72a) and a +22 rating.
Williamson, a 24-year-old Seba Beach, Alberta native, comes to the Queen City after completing a four-year career at Bowling Green State University. In 154 games with the Falcons, the six-foot, 190-pound forward collected 70 points (38g-32a) and 92 penalty minutes. He was second on the team in scoring during his senior season in 2013-14 with a career high 28 points (12g-16a) in 39 games. He made his pro debut last spring, appearing in three games for the Reading Royals in early April.
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Posted - 08/14/2014 : 6:37:52 PM
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MacDonald, Froese return to Cyclones
August 14, 2014
CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman David MacDonald and forward Byron Froese for the 2014-15 season.
MacDonald, a 28-year-old, returns to the Queen City for his third full year of pro hockey. Last year's Cyclones' captain logged 60 games during and posted 14 points (2g-12a) along with 113 penalty minutes. Since turning pro in the spring of 2012, the Baddeck, Nova Scotia native has amassed 40 points (10g-30a) 140 contests - all but four of those games with the Cyclones.
Froese, a fourth-round selection (119th overall) of the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, is coming off of a stellar season for Cincinnati. He compiled five assists in 29 games for the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League before being assigned the Cyclones on Feb. 15. Upon arrival, the 23-year-old was an instant contributor, notching 21 points (11g-10a) in 25 regular-season contests along with a team-leading 25 points (8g-17a) in 23 Kelly Cup Playoff games, to rank second in the league during the playoffs. On April 20, he set the club record with a five-point playoff game against Orlando (3g-2a), becoming one of just four Cyclones to record a playoff hat trick.
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Posted - 08/19/2014 : 5:42:21 PM
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Cyclones add trio of players
August 19, 2014
CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced today that the team has agreed to terms with forwards Phil Bushbacher, Stephan Vigier and Lee Reimer for the 2014-15 season.
Bushbacher, a Glenview, Ill. native, returns for another season in Cincinnati after amassing nine points (4g-5a) in 30 games for the Cyclones in 2013-14. The 24-year-old also posted eight points (4g-4a) with St. Charles of the Central Hockey League before joining the Cyclones.
Vigier, a 24-year-old, will participate in his first full pro season with the Cyclones after making an impressive debut last spring with the South Carolina Stingrays. In eight games, the five-foot-nine-inch, 168-pound forward posted six points (5g-1a). Prior to turning pro, Vigier was a four-year letter winner at Northern Michigan University, where he amassed 92 points (39g-53a) in 151 collegiate games. He was a two-time alternate captain of the Wildcats and set career highs in points (33), goals (16) and assists (17) during 2013-14.
Reimer, a Michigan State University alumnus, begins his pro career after collecting 76 points (24g-52a) in 139 career collegiate games. The 24-year-old twice was a top-three scorer for the Spartans, including his senior campaign in 2013-14 when he posted 22 points (9g-13a) in 35 contests.
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Posted - 09/03/2014 : 9:53:16 PM
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Cyclones add pair of defensemen
September 3, 2014
Cincinnati, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced that they have agreed to terms with defensemen Michael Quinn and Dylan King for the 2014-15 season.
Quinn, a Surrey, British Columbia native, is coming off of an impressive career at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Over four seasons, the six-foot, 185-pound defenseman collected 58 points (9g-49a) in 129 games - including a career-high 24 points (2g-22a) during his senior campaign of 2013-14. Prior to joining the Nanooks, he spent four seasons in the BCHL with the Surrey Eagles and Westside Warriors.
King, a fourth-year-pro, comes to the Cyclones after splitting time between San Francisco and South Carolina last season. Collectively, he amassed 14 points (3g-11a) in 68 games along with an assist in four Kelly Cup Playoff contests. Since joining the pro ranks in 2010, the Thessalon, Ontario native has seen action in the AHL, ECHL and CHL - totaling 34 points (9g-25a) and 228 penalty minutes in 193 career games. In 2011-12, King was a member of the CHL All-Star Team and All-Rookie Team as a member of the Allen Americans.
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Posted - 10/06/2014 : 6:40:12 PM
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http://www.echl.com/echl-transactions-oct-6-p193990
TRY-OUT PLAYERS RELEASED (unrestricted free agents):
Cincinnati:
Braely Torris, G
Danny Wood, D
Cincinnati:
Add Joe Basaraba, F assigned by San Antonio (AHL)
Add Andrew Blazek, D added to training camp roster
Add Sam Brittain, G assigned from San Antonio (AHL) by Florida (NHL)
Add Phil Bushbacher, F added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Austin Daae, F added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Greger Hanson, F added to training camp roster
Add Joe Howe, G added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Andrew Huff, F added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Dylan King, D added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Devon Krogh, D added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Martin Lee, D added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add David MacDonald, D added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Rob Madore, G assigned by Milwaukee (AHL), 10/5
Add Wade Megan, F assigned by San Antonio (AHL)
Add Michael Neal, F added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Brian Nugent, F added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Jon Puskar, F added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Michael Quinn, D added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Chris Reed, D added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Lee Reimer, F added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Kevin Sullivan, F added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Braely Torris, G added to training camp roster, 10/5
Add Stephan Vigier, F added to training camp roster
Add Bryce Williamson, F added to training camp roster, 10/5
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Posted - 10/12/2014 : 09:26:29 AM
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http://echl.com/echl-transactions-oct-11-p194087
TRY-OUT PLAYERS RELEASED (unrestricted free agents):
Cincinnati: Austin Daae, F
Cincinnati:
Add Shayne Taker, D assigned from San Antonio (AHL) by Florida (NHL)
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Posted - 10/16/2014 : 05:45:25 AM
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http://echl.com/echl-transactions-oct-14-p194168
TRY-OUT PLAYERS RELEASED (unrestricted free agents):
Cincinnati: Francis Beauvillier, F
Cincinnati:
Add Jaynen Rissling, D assigned from Milwaukee (AHL) by Nashville (NHL)
Add Josh Shalla, F assigned from Milwaukee (AHL) by Nashville (NHL)
Add Mikko Vainonen, D assigned from Milwaukee (AHL) by Nashville (NHL)
Add Andrew Yogan, F assigned from San Antonio (AHL) by Florida (NHL)
(as previous mentioned)
http://www.echl.com/echl-transactions-oct-15-p194180
CONTRACTED PLAYERS RELEASED (eligible for waivers/waiver claims):
Cincinnati:
Joe Howe, G
Andrew Huff, F
Devon Krogh, D
Bryce Williamson, F
Cincinnati:
Add Lindsay Sparks, F traded from Greenville, 10/14
Delete Phil Bushbacher, F placed on reserve
Delete Dylan King, D traded to Wheeling
Delete Martin Lee, D placed on reserve
Delete Lee Reimer, F placed on the 21-day IR
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