Game 5 (Home Game 2) vs. Indy Fuel ( ) Friday, November 7, :30pm ET U.S. Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH

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1 Schedule (T-5th, North Division) 10/18 at Toledo W, /25 KALAMAZOO L, /31 at Quad City W, /1 at Quad City W, /7 INDIANAPOLIS 7:30pm 11/8 WHEELING 7:30pm 11/9 at Toledo 5:15pm 11/13 ORLANDO 7:30pm 11/15 FORT WAYNE 7:30pm 11/18 ORLANDO 10:30am 11/21 EVANSVILLE 7:30pm 11/22 KALAMAZOO 7:30pm 11/16 EVANSVILLE 7:30pm 11/28 at Indianapolis 7:35pm 11/29 at Indianapolis 7:35pm 12/3 UTAH 7:30pm 12/5 FORT WAYNE 7:30pm 12/6 KALAMAZOO 7:30pm 12/9 at South Carolina 7:05pm 12/11 at Greenville 7:00pm 12/13 at Gwinnett 7:05pm 12/17 GREENVILLE 7:30pm 12/19 ELMIRA 7:30pm 12/20 ELMIRA 7:30pm 12/26 at Indianapolis 7:35pm 12/27 at Indianapolis 7:35pm 12/29 EVANSVILLE 7:30pm 12/31 at Kalamazoo 7:00pm 1/2 at Kalamazoo 7:30pm 1/3 WHEELING 7:30pm 1/9 at Indianapolis 7:35pm 1/10 at Kalamazoo 7:30pm 1/14 EVANSVILLE 7:30pm 1/16 at Kalamazoo 7:30pm 1/17 at Evansville 8:15pm 1/19 at Evansville 8:15pm 1/24 KALAMAZOO 7:30pm 1/28 ELMIRA 7:30pm 1/30 at Toledo 7:15pm 1/31 READING 7:30pm 2/4 KALAMAZOO 7:30pm 2/6 at Elmira 7:05pm 2/7 at Wheeling 8:05pm 2/11 READING 7:30pm 2/13 INDIANAPOLIS 7:30pm 2/14 at Indianapolis 7:35pm 2/15 TOLEDO 4:05pm 2/18 EVANSVILLE 7:30pm 2/20 at Toledo 7:15pm 2/21 READING 7:30pm 2/27 EVANSVILLE 7:30pm 2/28 at Evansville 8:15pm 3/3 at Orlando 7:30pm 3/4 at Florida 7:30pm 3/5 at Orlando 7:30pm 3/7 at Orlando 7:00pm 3/13 ORLANDO 7:30pm 3/14 FORT WAYNE 7:30pm 3/15 at Fort Wayne 5:00pm 3/19 at Greenville 7:00pm 3/20 at Greenville 7:00pm 3/21 at South Carolina 7:05pm 3/25 SOUTH CAROLINA 7:30pm 3/27 EVANSVILLE 7:30pm 3/28 FORT WAYNE 7:30pm 3/29 at Wheeling 4:05pm 3/31 TOLEDO 7:30pm 4/3 INDIANAPOLIS 7:30pm 4/4 EVANSVILLE 7:30pm 4/8 at Fort Wayne 7:30pm 4/10 at Toledo 7:15pm 4/11 at Fort Wayne 7:30pm CINCINNATI CYCLONES GAME NOTES North Division Standings Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS FW Kal Tol Evn Ind CIN Whl Game 5 (Home Game 2) vs. Indy Fuel ( ) Friday, November 7, :30pm ET U.S. Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH Scoring Leaders Player GP G A PTS Joe Basaraba Andrew Yogan Stephan Vigier Josh Shalla Byron Froese Two Others Tied with 2 NEXT HOME GAME (After Tonight) Saturday, November 8 7:30pm vs. Wheeling Nailers Frozen Night Special appearance by princess friends, Kids Singalong & all kids are encouraged to dress like a princess! A Rivalry is Born: For the first time since the days of the International Hockey League, Cincinnati and Indianapolis will go head-to-head on the ice as the Cyclones and Fuel open a nine-game season series at U.S. Bank Arena. Of those nine meetings, just three (including tonight) will be in Downtown Cincinnati. Scouting the Fuel: Scott Hillman s club has gotten plenty of ice time to start its first ECHL season, skating in eight games to date. Thus far though, they ve had their growing pains as they ve gone out of the gate. Robert Czarnik currently paces the Fuel with seven points (5g, 2a) in as many games while Patrick Cullen and Rhett Bly have contributed six points apiece. Former Miami University goaltender Cody Reichard has seen the most action between the pipes, going with a 2.75 goals-against average. Chicago Blackhawks prospect Mac Carruth has also seen a pair of games, losing both in the extra session with a 3.78 GAA. About Last Saturday Night in Quad City: A four point night for forward Andrew Yogan highlighted a strong showing by the Cyclones as they defeated the Mallards by a 5-4 final score in front of 4,126 at the iwireless Center. In addition to Yogan s offensive night, Michael Neal, Stephan Vigier, Joe Basaraba, and Josh McFadden all registered multi-point games. Goaltender Sam Brittain made 27 saves to earn his second straight victory. About Last Friday Night in Quad City: A two point night from Joe Basaraba and Josh Shalla, along with a 20-save performance from Sam Brittain, helped the Cyclones claim a 3-2 win over the Mallards in front of 2,422 at the iwireless Center. About Oct. 25 vs. Kalamazoo: Curtis Valk s three-point night led the Wings past the Cyclones by an 8-2 final score in front of 5,855 at U.S. Bank Arena. Wade Megan and Andrew Yogan each scored goals in the defeat.

2 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page 2 Head Coach Matt Macdonald Birthdate: March 16, 1983 Hometown: Niagara Falls, Ontario Coaching Experience: : Cincinnati Cyclones (Assistant) 2014-Present: Cincinnati Cyclones (Head) More about Coach Macdonald: Macdonald, a Niagara Falls, Ontario native, makes his Head Coaching debut this season. Since beginning his coaching career in , Macdonald has helped contribute to the Cyclones back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals appearances. As a player, he spent parts of three seasons in the Queen City, logging 119 regular season games and 44 points (5 goals, 39 assists). Macdonald also contributed with 14 tallies (5 goals, 9 assists) in 44 Kelly Cup Playoff games and was a member of Cincinnati s first-ever Kelly Cup title in During that season, he served as an Assistant Captain. In addition to his ECHL experience, the former defenseman also saw time in the American Hockey League, Central Hockey League, and in Denmark. Collectively, he skated in 385 games as a professional and collected 133 points (30 goals, 103 assists) with 732 career penalty minutes. While playing in Denmark during the campaign, he helped his team capture a Bronze Medal and was a Danish Cup Champion. Prior to going pro, Macdonald was a four-year letter winner at St. Lawrence University, where he amassed 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists) and 131 penalty minutes in 118 career collegiate games. Macdonald resides in Cincinnati with his wife, Erin, and their one-year-old daughter, Hazel and son, Max. Macdonald s Numbers Career Record Against Home Away Total Evansville Fort Wayne Indianapolis Kalamazoo Toledo Wheeling DIVISION Elmira Florida Greenville Gwinnett Orlando Quad City Reading South Carolina Utah NON- DIVISION Cincinnati Head Coaching Milestones First Cyclones Game: 10/18/14 at Toledo First Cyclones Win: 10/18/14 at Toledo QUICK HITTERS Basaraba Gets the Call: Cyclones forward Joe Basaraba, who was named runner up for ECHL Player of the Week on Tuesday, received his first professional AHL call-up after completing an impressive weekend. Against Quad City, the Florida Panthers draft pick notched back-to-back multi-point games and leads the Cyclones with eight tallies (3g, 5a) in his first four contests. Yogan s Heroes: Forward Andrew Yogan has continued his point-pergame ECHL pace this season. He has put his name on the scoresheet in each of his first four tilts of the campaign and ranks second on the club with seven points (2g, 5a). In his career at the AA level, the former New York Rangers draft pick has amassed 34 points in 35 games. On Tuesday, he was summoned to the San Antonio Rampage. Power Surge: After a solid special teams showing last weekend, the Clones are now toward the top of the ECHL in power play efficiency. Their man-advanage unit ranks sixth in the league with a 22.2% conversion rate. Starting Strong: Through their four games, the Cyclones have come out of the gate with their best offense in the first period. Of their 14 goals, six of them have come in the first period. The success in this department has contributed to the final outcome; they are 3-0 in games where they score the first goal. Spreading the Wealth: Although it s early in the year, plenty of different names are finding the scoresheet for Cincinnati. In fact, six Cyclones skaters have enjoyed a multi-point game. Joe Basaraba, who is currently in the AHL with San Antonio, leads the team in this category with three such contests. Let s Get Social: All throughout the season, follow the Cyclones on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@CincyCyclones) for all the latest news, scores, and team updates! You can also follow the Voice of the Cyclones, Nick Brunker, on Twitter as well (@NickBrunker). Follow the Cyclones Action LIVE: This season, you can catch every second of every game on the Cyclones Radio Network! Listen online at CyclonesHockey.com using your computer or smartphone. You can also watch all the action LIVE on ECHL TV. Never miss out on hockey!

3 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page GOAL BREAKDOWN Total Goals CIN OPP 5-on on on on on on on on on on on Power Play 2 1 Shorthanded 0 0 Penalty Shot 0 0 Empty Net 2 0 First Minute of Game 0 0 First 10 Min. of Game 2 2 Last Minute of Reg. 0 0 Last 10 Minutes of Reg. 2 3 Overtime 0 0 Shootout 0 0 Games in Cincinnati 2 8 Cyclones Road Games GAME-WINNING GOALS 3 Players Team leaders: Power Play: 0 Even Strength: 3 Short handed: 0 Extra Attacker: 0 Shootout: J. Basaraba, G. Hanson, S. Vigier MULTI GOAL GAMES (0 players) Player 2G 3G 4G 5+G N/A MULTI POINT GAMES (6 players) Player 2P 3P 4P 5+P Basaraba 1 2 McFadden 1 Neal 1 Shalla 1 Vigier 1 Yogan CYCLONES RECORD WHEN... Basaraba has a goal Blazek has a goal Budish has a goal Bushbacher has a goal Froese has a goal Irwin has a goal MacDonald has a goal McFadden has a goal Megan has a goal Minella has a goal Neal has a goal Nugent has a goal Pacan has a goal Puskar has a goal Quinn has a goal Reed has a goal Reimer has a goal Rissling has a goal Shalla has a goal Sullivan has a goal Taker has a goal Vainonen has a goal Vigier has a goal Yogan has a goal Basaraba has a point Blazek has a point Budish has a point Bushbacher has a point Froese has a point Irwin has a point MacDonald has a point McFadden has a point Megan has a point Minella has a point Neal has a point Nugent has a point Pacan has a point Puskar has a point Quinn has a point Reed has a point Reimer has a point Rissling has a point Shalla has a point Sullivan has a point Taker has a point Vainonen has a point Vigier has a point Yogan has a point Scoring Totals by Period Team OT/SO T CINCINNATI Opponent CYCLONES RECORD WHEN... Home Away Scoring First Goal Allowing First Goal No Goals Scored (Regulation) Cyclones Score First Two Goals Cyclones Score First Three Goals Cyclones Score First Four Goals Cyclones Allow First Two Goals Cyclones Allow First Three Goals Cyclones Allow First Four Goals Lead After 1st Period Trail After 1st Period Tied After 1st Period Lead After 2nd Period Trail After 2nd Period Tied After 2nd Period One-Goal Decisions Two-Goal Decisions In OT / SO Games Come-from-behind wins...1 Scoring Four or More Goals Allowing Three or Less Goals Outshooting Opponents Outshot by Opponents Shots Are Tied Record In Games After a Win Record In Games After a Defeat October November December January February March April No days rest between games One days rest between games Two days rest between games On Mondays On Tuesdays On Wednesdays On Thursdays On Fridays On Saturdays On Sundays

4 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page Cincinnati Cyclones Alphabetical Roster *Indicates Rookie -- (FL/SA) Indicates Florida/San Antonio Contract -- (NSH/MIL) Indicates Nashville/Milwaukee Contract FORWARDS (11) No. Name Birthdate Age Birthplace Shts Ht Wt Team GP G A P PIM 24 Zach Budish (NSH) 5/9/91 23 Edina, MN R Milwaukee - AHL Phil Bushbacher 11/8/89 24 Glenview, IL L Cincinnati - ECHL Byron Froese 3/12/91 23 Winkler, MAN R Cincinnati - ECHL Geoff Irwin 6/7/85 29 Victoria, BC L Las Vegas - ECHL Christiaan Minella 7/5/85 29 Cincinnati, OH R Wheeling - ECHL Michael Neal 4/3/89 25 Whitby, ON L Bakersfield - ECHL Brian Nugent 9/26/88 26 Victoria, BC L Cincinnati - ECHL Jon Puskar* 5/14/89 25 Canton, MI L American Int l - NCAA Josh Shalla (NSH) 9/25/91 23 Whitby, ON L Cincinnati - ECHL Kevin Sullivan* 1/25/91 23 Darien, CT L Union College - NCAA Stephan Vigier* 1/4/90 24 Notre Dame, MAN L N. Michigan - NCAA DEFENSEMEN (8) No. Name Birthdate Age Birthplace Shts Ht Wt Team GP G A P PIM 33 Andrew Blazek* 8/7/88 26 Pittsburgh, PA L Robert Morris Univ- NCAA David MacDonald 7/1/86 28 Baddeck, NS R Cincinnati - ECHL Josh McFadden (FLA) 5/23/91 23 Guelph, ON L Cincinnati - ECHL Michael Quinn* 11/20/90 23 Surrey, BC L U. of AK-Fairbanks - NCAA Chris Reed 8/3/87 27 Solon, OH R Cincinnati - ECHL Jaynen Rissling* (NSH) 9/21/93 21 Edmonton, AB L Calgary - WHL Shayne Taker* (SA) 2/12/90 24 Vancouver, BC L Notre Dame - NCAA Mikko Vainonen*(NSH) 4/11/94 20 Helsinki, Finland L Kingston - OHL GOALTENDERS (2) No. Name Birthdate Age Birthplace Catch Ht Wt Team GP W L T GAA 1 Sam Brittain* (FLA) 5/10/92 22 Calgary, AB L U. of Denver - NCAA Rob Madore (MIL) 5/28/88 26 Pittsburgh, PA L Cincinnati - ECHL DAY IR (1) No. Name Birthdate Age Birthplace Shts Ht Wt Team GP G A P PIM 19 Lee Reimer* 2/8/90 24 Landmark, MAN L Michigan State - NCAA PLAYERS IN SAN ANTONIO (3) No. Name Birthdate Age Birthplace Shts Ht Wt Team GP G A P PIM 18 Wade Megan (SA) 7/22/90 24 Canton, NY L San Antonio - AHL Joe Basaraba* (SA) 5/2/92 22 Fort Frances, ON R U. of Minn-Duluth-NCAA Andrew Yogan (FLA) 12/4/91 22 Coconut Creek, FL L Hartford - AHL \PLAYERS IN NORFOLK (1) No. Name Birthdate Age Birthplace Shts Ht Wt Team GP G A P PIM 25 David Pacan 3/31/91 23 Ottawa, ON R Kalamazoo - ECHL

5 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page Cincinnati Cyclones Numerical Roster No. Name Position Ht. Wt. Pronunciation 1 Sam Brittain (FLA)* Goaltender Jaynen Rissling (NSH)* Defenseman JAY-nin, RISS-ling 4 Shayne Taker (FLA)* Defenseman TACK-ur 5 Mikko Vainonen (NSH)* Defenseman MEE-koh, VIGH-noh-nehn 6 Michael Quinn* Defenseman Michael Neal Forward Geoff Irwin Forward Stephan Vigier* Forward Ste-FON, VEE-zhay 12 David MacDonald Defenseman Christiaan Minella Forward Kevin Sullivan* Forward Lee Reimer* (IR) Forward RYE-mur 20 Josh Shalla (NSH) Forward SHALL-uh 23 Brian Nugent Forward NEW-jent 24 Zach Budish (NSH) Forward BOO-dish 26 Phil Bushbacher Forward BUSH-bocker 27 Chris Reed Defenseman Rob Madore (MIL) Goaltender Muh-DOOR 33 Andrew Blazek* Defenseman BLAZE-ick 52 Josh McFadden (FLA) Defenseman Byron Froese Forward PHRASE 82 Jon Puskar* Forward PUSH-car * Indicates Rookie (FLA/SA) Indicates Florida/San Antonio Contract (NSH/MIL) Indicates Nashville/Milwaukee Contract (IR) Indicates Player on 21 Day IR Head Coach: Matt Macdonald Assistant Coach: Cam Keith Equipment Manager: Chris Burke Athletic Trainer: Bob Case (BURK) Team Captains: Captain: #12 David MacDonald Assistant: #23 Brian Nugent Assistant: #55 Byron Froese

6 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page 6 #1 Sam Brittain (G) Calgary, AB 6 1, 195 lbs. / May 10, 1992 (22 years old) Years Pro: Rookie Shoots: L Drafted: by Florida, 4th Round (92nd overall) in Notes: Assigned to CIN on 10/6/14...made 20 saves to earn first pro win on 10/31 at QC... Career Notes: Amateur Career: Amassed a record and a 2.45 career goals-against average...enjoyed a career best in GAA (2.22) and tied his career high in wins (19) during senior campaign of was named a First Team All-American in led Denver to the inaugural NCHC Championship and was named 2014 NCHC Goalie of the Year...was also one of five finalists for the Mike Richter Award, given to the goalie who best displays outstanding skill on the ice, along with academic achievement, sportsmanship and community service...twice named to the WCHA All-Academic Team ( , )...named to WCHA All-Rookie Team in Season Team Lge GP Min GA EN SO GAA W L T Svs Pct Canmore Eagles AJHL Canmore Eagles AJHL U. of Denver WCHA U. of Denver WCHA U. of Denver WCHA U. of Denver NCHC Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals #3 Jaynen Rissling (D) Edmonton, AB 6 4, 204 lbs. / Sept. 21, 1993 (21 years old) Years Pro: Rookie Shoots: L Drafted: by Washington, 7th Round (197th overall) in Notes: Assigned to CIN on 10/14/14...first pro fight on 10/18 at Toledo vs. Tyler Elbrecht... Career Notes: Amateur Career: Five year player in the WHL with the Calgary Hitmen...amassed 117 points (23g, 94a) in 273 career games...was Team Captain of Hitmen in and Assistant Captain in led the Hitmen in penalty minutes each of his last three seasons as an amateur...member of Calgary s WHL Championship team in Personal: Father, Kelly, played in the IHL during the 1980 s with Fort Wayne and Kalamazoo...Uncle, Gary, was long-time AHL/ NHL er with Washington and Pittsburgh during 1980 s Calgary Hitmen WHL Calgary Hitmen WHL Calgary Hitmen WHL Calgary Hitmen WHL Calgary Hitmen WHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

7 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page Notes: Assigned to CIN on 10/11/14... #4 Shayne Taker (D) Vancouver, BC 6 4, 208 lbs. / Feb. 12, 1990 (24 years old) Years Pro: Rookie Shoots: L Drafted: N/A Career Notes: : After completing college career, he made pro debut with San Antonio...logged five games without a point. Amateur Career: Four-year letter winner at Notre Dame where he compiled eight goals and 39 assists in 152 collegiate games Cowichan Valley Capitals BCHL Cowichan Valley Capitals BCHL Notre Dame CCHA Notre Dame CCHA Notre Dame CCHA Notre Dame H-East San Antonio Rampage AHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals #5 Mikko Vainonen (D) Helsinki, Finland 6 2, 205 lbs. / Apr. 11, 1994 (20 years old) Years Pro: Rookie Shoots: L Drafted: by Nashville, 4th Round (118th overall) in Notes: Assigned to CIN on 10/14/14... Career Notes: : Made pro debut with the Milwaukee Admirals late in the season, skating in two games without a point. Amateur Career: Played two seasons in the OHL with Kingston Frontenacs, amassing 40 points (8g, 32a) and 115 penalty minutes in 112 games...prior to OHL career, played for various Finland amateur teams HIFK Helsinki SM-liiga Kingston Frontenacs OHL Kingston Frontenacs OHL Milwaukee Admirals AHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

8 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page Notes: Signed by CIN on 9/3/14... #6 Michael Quinn (D) Surrey, BC 6 2, 190 lbs. / Nov. 20, 1990 (23 years old) Years Pro: Rookie Shoots: L Drafted: N/A Career Notes: Amateur Career: Was a four year letter winner at University of Alaska-Fairbanks, where he amassed 58 points (9g, 49a) in 129 collegiate games...posted career highs in points (24) and assists (22) during his senior campaign in Prior to playing in the NCAA, he spent four seasons in the BCHL with the Surrey Eagles and Westside Warriors Surrey Eagles BCHL Surrey Eagles BCHL Westside Warriors BCHL Westside Warriors BCHL U. of Alaska-Fairbanks CCHA U. of Alaska-Fairbanks CCHA U. of Alaska-Fairbanks CCHA U. of Alaska-Fairbanks WCHA Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

9 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page 9 #9 Michael Neal (F) Whitby, ON 6 4, 225 lbs. / Apr. 3, 1989 (25 years old) Years Pro: Rookie Shoots: L Drafted: by Dallas, 5th Round (149th overall) in Notes: Signed by CIN on 7/21/14...registered a multi-point game on 11/1 at QC (1g, 1a)... Career Notes: : Appeared in 56 games with the Bakersfield Condors, notching 16 goals and 16 assists...finishing seventh on the team in regular season scoring...was claimed by Las Vegas off of waivers in April and appeared in four Kelly Cup Playoff games for the Wranglers : Notched 32 points (12g, 20a) in 46 games for the Orlando Solar Bears, finishing fifth on the club in points and assists : Skated in 63 games for the Idaho Steelheads where he posted 25 points (7g, 18a)... also had his most productive postseason that year, grabbing eight points (3g, 5a) over nine playoff games : Spent bulk of the season with Idaho, skating in 46 games and accumulating 15 points (6g, 9a)...also saw time in the AHL with Texas, collecting three goals in 16 contests : His first full season at the professional level, Neal spent six games with the Texas Stars of the AHL where he posted two penalty minutes, as well as 57 games with the ECHL s Idaho Steelheads, totaling five goals and 10 assists. Amateur Career: Played four seasons in the OHL, primarily with the Belleville Bulls, and totaled 33 points (14g, 19a) and 79 penalty minutes in 164 games Belleville Bulls OHL Belleville Bulls OHL Belleville Bulls OHL Belleville Bulls OHL Sarnia Sting OHL Texas Stars AHL Idaho Steelheads ECHL Idaho Steelheads ECHL Texas Stars AHL Idaho Steelheads ECHL Orlando Solar Bears ECHL Bakersfield Condors ECHL Las Vegas Wranglers ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

10 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page 10 #10 Geoff Irwin (F) Victoria, BC 5 11, 185 lbs. / Jun. 7, 1985 (29 years old) Years Pro: Rookie Shoots: L Drafted: N/A Notes: Acquired by CIN on 10/23 from Allen in exchange for Greger Hanson... Career Notes: : Finished 9th on the Wranglers in scoring with 7g, 17a in 36 regular season games : Finished fifth on the Ontario Reign in scoring with 48 points (19g, 29a)...also contributed three goals in five postseason games : In rookie season, was sixth on the Idaho Steelheads in scoring with 25 points (13g, 12a) in 57 games. Amateur Career: Was a four-year letter winner at Minnesota State University-Mankata, where he collected 84 points in 143 collegiate games...was team captain during his senior season Cowichan Valley Capitals BCHL Cowichan Valley Capitals BCHL Prince George Spruce Kings BCHL Burnaby Express BCHL Minnesota State U - Mankato WCHA Minnesota State U - Mankato WCHA Minnesota State U - Mankato WCHA Minnesota State U - Mankato WCHA Idaho Steelheads ECHL Idaho Steelheads ECHL Ontario Reign ECHL Las Vegas Wranglers ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

11 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page 11 #11 Stefan Vigier (F) Notre Dame, MAN 5 19, 167 lbs. / Jan. 4, 1990 (24 years old) Years Pro: Rookie Shoots: L Drafted: N/A Notes: Signed by CIN on 8/19/14...registered a multi-point game on 11/1 at QC (1g, 1a) Career Notes: : Made pro debut in impressive fashion with South Carolina Stingrays, notching six points (5g, 1a) in 8 games after completing four year college career...went pointless in four Kelly Cup Playoff contests for SC. Amateur Career: Was a four-year letter winner at Northern Michigan University, where he amassed 92 points (39g, 53a) in 151 games...was a two-time alternate captain of the Wildcats (junior and senior seasons)...set a career high in points (33), goals (16), and assists (17) during (senior) season...prior to playing at NMU, played two years at Sioux City in USHL...cousin of long-time NHL/AHL forward J.P. Vigier Swan Valley Stampeders MJHL Swan Valley Stampeders MJHL Sioux City Musketeers USHL Sioux City Musketeers USHL Northern Michigan University CCHA Northern Michigan University CCHA Northern Michigan University CCHA Northern Michigan University WCHA South Carolina Stingrays ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

12 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page Notes: Signed by CIN on 8/14/14... #12 David MacDonald (D) Victoria, BC 6 0, 210 lbs. / Jul. 1, 1986 (28 years old) Years Pro: 3rd Year Shoots: R Drafted: N/A Career Notes: : Finished the regular season with 14 points (2g, 12a) in 60 games and 113 penalty minutes...earned first point of the season on 10/24 vs. TOL (assist)...named Team Captain on 11/12/13...played in his 100th professional game on 12/7 at WHL...played in his 100th game with CIN on 12/20 vs. ELM...scored first career GWG in OT on 12/21 vs. ELM : Finished with 22 points (7g, 15a), second among team defensemen...notched first career postseason point (assist) on 4/5 at TOL...posted six points (1g, 5a) in 16 Kelly Cup Playoff games for CIN...after completing postseason in Cincinnati, was called up to Providence (AHL) where he played in 5 Calder Cup Playoff games : Posted 3 points (1g, 2a) in 14 games...first pro fight on 3/14 at GWT (Fought Jordan Foreman)...Scored first pro goal on 3/11 at SC...made debut on 3/7/12 at KAL...Amateur Career: Won the AUS (Canadian NCAA) Championship in with St. Mary s University...Posted 123 points in 304 career amateur games...four-year letter-winner at St. Mary s...led all team defensemen in scoring in his last two years Prince Edward Island Rocket QMJHL Prince Edward Island Rocket QMJHL Moncton Wildcats QMJHL Moncton Wildcats QMJHL Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL St. Mary s University AUS St. Mary s University AUS St. Mary s University AUS St. Mary s University AUS Dalhousie University AUS Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL San Antonio Rampage AHL Providence Bruins AHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

13 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page Notes: Signed by CIN on 11/5/14... #15 Christiaan Minella (F) Cincinnati, OH 6 2, 205 lbs. / Jul. 5, 1985 (29 years old) Years Pro: 5th Year Shoots: R Drafted: N/A Career Notes: : Posted 19 points in 23 games for Wheeling in regular season, along with five points in 10 games during Kelly Cup, sixth on the team : Appeared in 42 games for Wheeling and posted 12 points...also logged eight games in AHL with WB/Scranton without a point : Earned 22 points in 52 games for Wheeling, finishing 11th on the team in scoring : Began pro career with Cincinnati, collecting 18 points in 41 games before being traded to Wheeling, where he had 4 points in 13 games. Amateur Career: Was a four-year letter winner at University of Notre Dame...compiled 33 points in 113 collegiate games...two-time CCHA Champion (06-07, 08-09) Sioux City Musketeers USHL Sioux City Musketeers USHL Sioux City Musketeers USHL Notre Dame CCHA Notre Dame CCHA Notre Dame CCHA Notre Dame CCHA Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Wheeling Nailers ECHL Wheeling Nailers ECHL Wheeling Nailers ECHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL Wheeling Nailers ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

14 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page Notes: Signed by CIN on 9/23/14... #16 Kevin Sullivan (F) Darien, CT 6 0, 183 lbs. / Jan. 25, 1991 (23 years old) Years Pro: Rookie Shoots: L Drafted: N/A Career Notes: Amateur Career: Finished fourth on Union College during senior season (13-14) with 38 points (9g, 29a) in 39 games, more than doubling his previous career-high...completed four year career at Union with 77 points (23g, 54a) in 132 games...was a member of 2014 NCAA Championship team...one ECAC Championships in and Union College ECAC Union College ECAC Union College ECAC Union College ECAC Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals #19 Lee Reimer (F) Landmark, MAN 6 0, 188 lbs. / Feb. 8, 1990 (24 years old) Years Pro: Rookie Shoots: L Drafted: N/A Notes: Signed by CIN on 8/19/14... Career Notes: Amateur Career: Was a four-year letter winner at Michigan State University, where he accrued 76 points (24g, 52a) in 139 career collegiate games... twice was a top-three scorer for the Spartans, including his senior campaign in when he posted 22 points (9g, 13a) in 35 contests Winnipeg Saints MJHL OCN Blizzard MJHL Canmore Eagles AJHL Canmore Eagles AJHL Michigan State University CCHA Michigan State University CCHA Michigan State University CCHA Michigan State University Big Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

15 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page 15 #20 Josh Shalla (F) Whitby, ON 6 1, 192 lbs. / Sept. 25, 1991 (23 years old) Years Pro: 3rd Year Shoots: L Drafted: by Nashville, 4th Round (94th overall) in Notes: Assigned to CIN on 10/14/14...earned a two-point night (2a) on 10/31 at QC... Career Notes: : Finished with nearly a point per game with the Cyclones, posting 30 points (14g, 16a) in 29 games...also logged 17 points (11g, 6a) in 23 Kelly Cup Playoff games (third-most on the team)...also collected four points (2g, 2a) in 26 AHL games with Milwaukee...scored two goals (including game-winner) on 5/3 vs. FW...scored two goals (including 2OT Game-Winner) on 5/8/14 at FW...became fourth Cyclone to net a playoff hat trick on 5/19 vs. GRN (3g, 1a)...earned three points (1g, 2a) on 5/22 at GRN : Finished with 28 points in 37 ECHL regular season games...had four points in seven Kelly Cup Playoff games...finished with 12 points (3g, 9a) in 31 AHL games for Milwaukee...made pro playoff debut on 4/24 vs. GWT...registered first pro playoff multi-point game (1g, 1a) on 5/3 at REA. Amateur Career: Amassed 233 points in 256 career games in the OHL... named to OHL Third All-Star Team in led Saginaw in points in final amateur season Brampton Battalion OHL Bowmanville Eagles OPJHL Brampton Battalion OHL Guelph Storm OHL Saginaw Spirit OHL Saginaw Spirit OHL Saginaw Spirit OHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Milwaukee Admirals AHL Milwaukee Admirals AHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

16 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page Notes: Signed by CIN on 6/24/14... #23 Brian Nugent (F) Victoria, BC 5 11, 210 lbs. / Sept. 26, 1988 (25 years old) Years Pro: 2nd Year Shoots: L Drafted: N/A Career Notes: : Completed regular season with 23 points (14g, 9a) in 51 games between Cincinnati and Las Vegas...Acquired by CIN from LV on 1/30/14... had season high five point night (4g, 1a) on 3/21 vs ELM...scored empty-net goal to seal series clinching win on 5/13 vs. FW in his pro playoff debut...finished postseason with two goals in 11 contests. Amateur Career: Earned 15 points (9g, 6a) in 110 career games at Northern Michigan University (CCHA)...had a career-high seven points during his sophomore season ( )...prior to playing at NMU, he skated in four seasons of BCHL hockey with Victoria Victoria Salsa BCHL Victoria Grizzlies BCHL Victoria Grizzlies BCHL Victoria Grizzlies BCHL Northern Michigan University CCHA Northern Michigan University CCHA Northern Michigan University CCHA Northern Michigan University CCHA Las Vegas Wranglers* ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

17 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page Notes: Assigned to CIN on 10/31/14... #24 Zach Budish (F) Edina, MN 6 3, 214 lbs. / May 9, 1991 (23 years old) Years Pro: 2nd Year Shoots: R Drafted: by Nashville, 2nd Round (41st overall) in 2009 Career Notes: : Spent bulk of the season with Milwaukee (AHL) and posted nine points (3g, 6a) in 41 games and a +4 rating...notched nine points (3g, 6a) in 16 games with CIN after being assigned in February...also contributed 11 points (6g, 5a) in 24 Kelly Cup Playoff games...scored game-winning goal on 5/25 at GRN : Made pro debut with Milwaukee after completing collegiate career at University of Minnesota...posted 4 points (1g, 3a) in nine AHL games. Amateur Career: Amassed 94 points (35g, 59a) over four seasons at University of Minnesota...finished fourth on the team with 36 points and was team captain during senior season ( )...was a three-time WCHA All-Academic Team Member (10-13) U. of Minnesota WCHA U. of Minnesota WCHA U. of Minnesota WCHA U. of Minnesota WCHA Milwaukee Admirals AHL Milwaukee Admirals AHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Milwaukee Admirals AHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

18 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page Notes: Signed by CIN on 8/19/14... #26 Phil Bushbacher (F) Glenview, IL 6 2, 225 lbs. / Nov. 8, 1989 (24 years old) Years Pro: 2nd Year Shoots: L Drafted: N/A Career Notes: : Finished his rookie campaign with nine ECHL points (4g, 5a) in 30 games after joining the club on January 8, posted eight points (4g, 4a) with St. Charles Chill before joining Cyclones...also skated in four games with Peoria Rivermen (SPHL)...earned two assists in Cincinnati debut at WHL on 1/9... scored first ECHL goal on 1/16 vs. ELM...scored first ECHL game-winning goal on 1/29 vs. REA : Made pro debut with Louisiana IceGators (SPHL) during playoffs, but didn t register a point. Amateur Career: Played four years of collegiate hockey, two with Lawrence University and two with Lake Forest College...had 75 points in 106 games between the pair of schools...also played for Aurora Tigers (OJHL) as an amateur Aurora Tigers OJHL Lake Forest College MCHA Lake Forest College MCHA Lawrence University MCHA Lawrence University MCHA Louisiana IceGators SPHL St. Charles Chill CHL Peoria Rivermen SPHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

19 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page Notes: Signed by CIN on 8/28/14... #27 Chris Reed (D) Solon, OH 6 1, 190 lbs. / Aug. 3, 1987 (27 years old) Years Pro: 4th Year Shoots: R Drafted: N/A Career Notes: : Finished with 12 assists in 58 regular season games and a +24 rating, which ranked second on the club and sixth in the ECHL...contributed eight assists in 24 Kelly Cup Playoff games as well as a +11 rating, which was fourth highest of any ECHL player...played in his 100th game with the Cyclones on 11/9/13 vs. FW : Finished season with career-high 18 points (1g, 17a) in 59 games and a team-high +26 plus/minus rating...registered first career playoff point (assist) on 4/6 at TOL : Scored first pro goal on 12/3/11 vs. GRN...First pro point on 11/12/11 vs. TRE (Assist)...Made pro debut on 10/22/11 at REA. Amateur Career: Four-year letterwinner at Ohio State University...earned 38 points (4g, 34a) in 150 games...ccha Scholar-Athlete of the Year in Cleveland Barons NAHL Ohio Junior Blue Jackets USHL Ohio State University CCHA Ohio State University CCHA Ohio State University CCHA Ohio State University CCHA Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Springfield Falcons AHL Houston Aeros AHL Lake Erie Monsters AHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

20 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page 20 #29 Rob Madore (G) Pittsburgh, PA 5 11, 188 lbs. / May 28, 1988 (26 years old) Years Pro: 3rd Year Shoots: L Drafted: N/A Notes: Assigned to CIN on 10/6/14... Career Notes: : Finished the regular season with a record, a 2.73 goals-against average, and a 90.8 save percentage...set Cyclones playoff record in saves (756) and now ranks 2nd in club history in playoff games played (24), wins (14), and minutes played (1493)...finished postseason with a record and 2.29 goals-against average...made a career-high 49 saves on 5/8/14 at FW...named Kelly Cup MVP, becoming first-ever player from losing team to take the award : Amassed an record and 3.29 goals-against average (GAA) in a combined 27 games with the Evansville IceMen and Florida Everblades...also appeared in nine tilts with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL), collecting a mark and 1.83 GAA : Made professional debut with the Chicago Express, appearing in 12 games with an record and 2.41 GAA...earned a 2.76 GAA in 4 Kelly Cup Playoff games with the South Carolina Stingrays. Amateur Career: Was a four-year letter winner at the University of Vermont, where he ended his career ranked second all-time at UVM in saves (3,352) behind only Tim Thomas, third in games played (127) behind Thomas and Joe Fallon, fourth in goals against average (2.91), fifth in save percentage (.902), and sixth in wins (41). Season Team Lge GP Min GA EN SO GAA W L T Svs Pct Chicago Steel USHL Chicago Steel USHL U. of Vermont H-East U. of Vermont H-East U. of Vermont H-East U. of Vermont H-East Chicago Express ECHL Evansville Icemen ECHL Florida Everblades ECHL Charlotte Checkers AHL San Antonio Rampage AHL Charlotte Checkers AHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

21 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page Notes: Signed by CIN on 6/24/14... #33 Andrew Blazek (D) Pittsburgh, PA 6 1, 190 lbs. / May 28, 1988 (25 years old) Years Pro: Rookie Shoots: L Drafted: N/A Career Notes: : Made pro debut late in the season, skating in six regular season games and posting four assists...also contributed one assist in 20 Kelly Cup Playoff games. Amateur Career: Compiled 51 points (17g, 34a) in 129 career games at Robert Morris University...enjoyed career year during junior season ( ) with 18 points in 32 games, which led team defensemen...was teammates with former Cyclones forward Trevor Lewis Des Moines Buccaneers USHL Des Moines Buccaneers USHL Texas Tornado NAHL Topeka Roadrunners NAHL Robert Morris University CHA Robert Morris University AHA Robert Morris University AHA Robert Morris University AHA Robert Morris University AHA Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

22 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page 22 #52 Josh McFadden (D) Guelph, ON 6 1, 207 lbs. / May 23, 1991 (23 years old) Years Pro: 3rd Year Shoots: L Drafted: N/A Notes: Assigned to CIN on 10/23/14...earned a two-point game (2a) on 11/1 at QC... Career Notes: : Finished with 14 points (8g, 6a) in 43 games for CIN, which tied his career high from also notched 10 assists in 23 Kelly Cup Playoff games...skated in 15 AHL games for San Antonio, posting five points (1g, 4a) : Finished rookie season with 14 points (2g, 12a) in 28 regular season games with Cincinnati...also earned 5 assists in 9 Kelly Cup Playoff games...notched first pro assist on 10/26 at ELM...first pro multi-point game on 11/2 at KAL (2 assists)...scored first pro goal on 1/20 at TRE. Amateur Career: As a whole, McFadden posted 154 points (42g, 154a) in 229 amateur games...spent entire amateur career in OHL and OJHL...captained the Sudbury Wolves in Mississauga St. Michael's Majors OHL Mississauga Chargers OJHL Mississauga St. Michael's Majors OHL Sudbury Wolves OHL Sudbury Wolves OHL Sudbury Wolves OHL San Antonio Rampage AHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL San Antonio Rampage AHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals

23 Cyclones Game Notes - November 7, 2014 Game 5 vs. Indy Page 23 #55 Byron Froese (F) Winkler, MAN 6 1, 190 lbs. / Mar. 12, 1991 (23 years old) Years Pro: 4th Year Shoots: R Drafted: by Chicago, 4th Round (119th overall) in Notes: Signed by CIN on 8/14/14...started season in San Antonio before being reassigned on 10/20... Career Notes: : Began season with Rockford IceHogs, contributing five assists in 28 games...amassed 21 points (11g, 10a) in 25 games for the Cyclones during the regular season...led Cincinnati in postseason scoring, notching 25 points (8g, 17a) in 23 Kelly Cup playoff contests...made CIN debut on 2/15 at TOL and scored a goal...set club record with five-point game (3g, 2a) on 4/20 at ORL...scored first-career playoff game-winner on 4/23 vs. ORL : Spent bulk of the season with Toledo (ECHL), collecting 33 points (12g, 21a) in 38 games, finishing 7th on the team in scoring...also had six points (2g, 4a) in six Kelly Cup Playoff games for Toledo : Made pro debut with Rockford (AHL), posting 10 points (4g, 6a) in 57 games...also saw action in three games with Toledo that year, notching one goal and one assist. Amateur Career: Played three seasons in the WHL with Everett and Red Deer, amassing 199 points in 212 amateur games Everett Silvertips WHL Everett Silvertips WHL Red Deer Rebels WHL Rockford IceHogs AHL Toledo Walleye ECHL Toledo Walleye ECHL Rockford IceHogs AHL Rockford IceHogs AHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL San Antonio Rampage AHL Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL Cyclones Totals Pro Totals Amateur Totals