The Cyclones over the past four seasons have had very good relationships with thier affiliations and many people expect the same to continue into 2010-11. We are going to give you the inside scoop from close resources as to who we may see dressing for our Cyclones in 2010-11.
Rochester (Florida):
Goalie: Brian Foster- Foster was a 5th round pick of the Florida Panthers in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, the goalie from Pembrooke, New Hampshire just finished his Senior season with the Wildcats of UNH with a 17-14 record with a 2.98 GAA. Foster spent time between the pipes at UNH for all four letter years going 40-29 also having 13 ties. Foster lists at 6'1 155 pounds and is considered to be a fast, hybrid style goalie with plenty of upside at the pro level.
Forward: Brady Calla- Calla a 3rd round pick from the Panthers in the 2006 draft spent the 2009-10 season between Rochester of the AHL and the Florida Everblades (ECHL). In 33 games with the Amerks, Calla had 1 goal to go with 5 assists for 6 points while also tacking on 14 PIM. In Florida, Calla played in 16 games tallying 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points with 23 PIM. For Calla, a total of 49 games, 3 goals and 7 assists for 10 points with 37 PIM. Calla stands 6'1 weighing 205 pounds. He was a member of the Spokane Chiefs 2008-09 Memorial Cup Championship team.
Forward: Ryan Watson- Ryan was a 7th round pick of the Panthers in 2007 out of Western Michigan University. Watson who just finished his Senior year at WMU played in 89 games from 2008 to 2010. The grinding left wing saw his season cut short last year due to injury only playing in 20 games. During his 3 years at WMU, Watson scored 10 goals and had 6 assists for 16 points.
Defense: Colby Robak- Though it is a long shot, Cincinnati fans could see one of the best offensive defenseman out of the CHL in Colby Robak. Colby played 4 seasons with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the OHL and reached the Memorial Cup Finals this past season. Robak who stands 6'3 weighing 205 scored 16 goals and had 5 assists last season for the Wheat Kings. In his four seasons with Brandon, Robak scored 37 goals with 106 assists for 143 points. Robak would give the Cyclones an offensive threat from the blue line.
Millwaukee (Nashville)
Goalie: Jeremy Smith- Smith is no stranger to the Queen City as the rookie spent his 2009-10 season as a Cyclone sharing the net with Robert Mayer. Smith played in 45 games for the Cyclones last season going 23-15-2 with a 2.63 GAA. Smith shared the ECHL Kelly Cup Final MVP Trophy with Robert Mayer as the Cyclones captured thier 2nd cup in three seasons.
Defense: Jason Jozsa- Jason was the assistant captain for the Clones' last season during the Kelly Cup run. Jozsa played in 51 games for the Cyclones, scoring 6 goals with 19 assists for 25 points. Jozsa provided steady protection at the blueline for Smith and Mayer throughout the year and should continue to provide solid defense for the Cyclones in 2011.
Forward: Mark Van Guilder- Mark has spent a full season and a half in a Cyclones uniform since 2009 and has became a fan favorite over his steady play. Mark played in 15 regular season games with the Clones' last season scoring 6 goals with 5 assists for 11 points. He also played in 14 playoff games during the Kelly Cup Championship run scoring 5 goals with 10 assists for 15 points during the playoffs. Mark is a strong candidate to make the Milwaukee Admirals out of camp but could be sent back later in the season or start in Cincinnati if he does not show well in camp.
Forward: Ian Mckenzie- Ian has spent parts of the last two seasons with the Cyclones playing in 64 games over those two years scoring 15 goals with 5 assists. Ian was praised during the 2010 Kelly Cup run for his aggressive play and using his full 6'5 235 pound frame to knock opponents off the puck and check. There is a good chance Mckenzie will start the season in Cincinnati.
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look at some potenial players the Cyclones may recieve this season from it's affiliates the Nashville Predators and Florida Panthers.
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