Cincinnati, OH - The Toledo Walleye fell to the Cincinnati Cyclones in the Monday matinee on MLK day with a final score of 2-1.
How it Happened:
Cincinnati got on the board first and took a 1-0 lead just 2:15 in.
Although Toledo had two power play opportunities and a 9-6 SOG advantage, they failed to capitalize and trailed the Cyclones after 1.
Cincinnati added another goal at 12:56 of the second period, giving them a 2-0 lead. Toledo had a huge power play chance after a 4-minute double minor penalty, but couldn’t get anything on the board. Cincy led 20-15 in shots on goal after the 3rd period.
Toledo got their first goal of the game at 6:04 of the third period with a goal from Trenton Bliss to make it a one-score game.
Despite heavy pressure, Toledo was unable to add another to tie it and Cincinnati secured the win with a final score of 2-1.
Three Stars Sponsored by Local 245:
1. CIN - M. Sikic (2G)
2. CIN - C. Dodero (2A)
3. CIN - P. Cajan (23 SVS)
What’s Next:
The Walleye are coming home for a full weekend of games at the Huntington Center. Friday is the first night of Players Weekend where the Fish will take on the Kalamazoo Wings. Puck drop is set for 7:15 p.m.