CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Cincinnati Cyclones defeated the Charlotte Checkers to advance to the American Conference Finals in game seven, with a final score of 2-1. For the first time in the Semifinal, the Cyclones scored the first goal. … Continue reading
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Checkers knot series with Cyclones
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The games in this series have been wildly different. We have seen shutout performances, one-goal games and high scoring shootouts thus far. The chippiness has continuously simmered, but rarely boiled over as the squads play disciplined hockey. There … Continue reading
Cyclones gain edge
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Checkers and Cyclones both arrived on the ice with chippy attitudes at US Bank Arena. The edginess left over from Friday night’s tussle was apparent as both squads sought to gain the advantage in this pivotal … Continue reading
Charlotte evens series at two each
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Game four began as a defensive struggle as both clubs sought to tighten things up after Wednesday night. The opening stanza of the contest at US Bank Arena featured that and more. Neither Ryan Munce … Continue reading
Cyclones Decimate Checkers 9-5
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cyclones achieved a split in Charlotte to begin the series. Now it is a best of five series with the majority of the games in Cincinnati. Coming home to the US Bank Arena and a … Continue reading
Checkers blank Cyclones, 5-0
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Cyclones pulled out a win in game one due to grit and determination. Charlotte began game two with a more physical lineup while the Cyclones opted for a speedy group. Both teams came out charging hard for this … Continue reading