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Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (01/31-02/02/2025)

As the weekend approaches, ECHL hockey fans should be gearing up for an exciting lineup of games. With teams battling for crucial points and aiming to improve their standings, this weekend promises to deliver a few thrilling matchups and some equally intense competition. Among the many games scheduled, three stand out as must-watch events that […]

ECHL Game Recap: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 01/29/2025

On Wednesday night, the Cincinnati Cyclones welcomed the Greenville Swamp Rabbits to Heritage Bank Center for their lone matchup of the regular season. The Swamp Rabbits entered the game with a record of 15-18-3-2, struggling in the South Division and sitting in last place, five points behind the sixth-place Savannah Ghost Pirates. Cincinnati entered the […]

PHOTOS: Bloomington Bison vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 01/25/2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – On Saturday night, the visiting Bloomington Bison defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 3-0 at Heritage Bank Center. It took more than 30 minutes for the scoreboard to be opened. Maxim Barbashev beat Jon Gillies 11:49 into the second period to break the ice. Three minutes later, Bloomington scored again via Carter Berger to […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Transactions l 01/28/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones made several roster moves today ahead of their home game against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits tomorrow at 7:35 PM EST. Vyacheslav Peksa Assigned from Toronto Marlies by Maple Leafs Vyacheslav Peksa has stepped up as the primary backup when down with Cincinnati, with a record of 3-8-2, a goals-against average (GAA) of […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones’ 2024-2025 Mid-Season Report Card

It has been a rollercoaster ride of a season so far for the Cincinnati Cyclones and their fans. Right out of the gate, the Cyclones started 0-6-3 in their first nine games, eventually winning their first game in their 10th game at home against the Bloomington Bison. Many were out on this team that early […]

ECHL: Cincinnati’s Pavel Cajan Named Goaltender of the Week

Earlier today, the ECHL and Cincinnati Cyclones announced that goaltender Pavel Cajan has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Week. He truly earned that title last week, winning both of his starts and going 2-0-0. On MLK Day, he put in a strong performance against the Toledo Walleye, saving 23 of 24 shots in […]

ECHL Series Recap: Kansas City Mavericks vs Wheeling Nailers | 01/24-01/26/2025

Friday starts a three-game series between Kansas City Mavericks and Wheeling Nailers at Wesbanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia. Kansas City hopes to continue the two-game winning streak that started with Rapid City Rush last Week. Game 1 – Friday, January 24 Friday night’s game marked 100 career games for Max Andreev, which he started […]

ECHL Game Recap: Bloomington Bison vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 01/25/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones hosted the Bloomington Bison early on Saturday evening, where it was Star Wars night at the Heritage Bank Center. The Cyclones came in off a win the night before at home vs the Iowa Heartlanders, winning 3-1 in a sloppy game where 12 minor penalties were called (six for each team). Related […]

PHOTOS: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 01/24/2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – Friday night, the Cincinnati Cyclones defeated the visiting Iowa Heartlanders 3-1 at Heritage Bank Center. The Heartlanders opened the scoreboard within 30 seconds of play when former Cyclones Keenan Stewart scored his second goal of the season. Ryan McCleary tied the game up 13 minutes into the first period. Chas Sharpe continues […]

ECHL Game Recap: Iowa Heartlanders vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 01/24/2025

On Friday night, the Cincinnati Cyclones faced off against the Iowa Heartlanders in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, where fans celebrated Hawaiian Night at Heritage Bank Center. The Cyclones were coming off a huge 2-1 victory against the division-leading Toledo Walleye on Monday. Marko Sikic shone with two goals, and goaltender Pavel Cajan made an impressive 23 […]