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ACHA GEARS UP TO FIGHT CANCER

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Posted 09 Aug 2010 — by admin
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ACHA GEARS UP TO FIGHT CANCER DURING 20TH SEASON

Contest to Name-the-Campaign Launched

In honor of its 20th Anniversary season, the American Collegiate Hockey Association is gearing up in the

fight against cancer. President Marshall Stevenson announced a major campaign to raise money for the

American Cancer Society with a goal of $42,000 by the next ACHA Annual Meeting in April of 2010. All

421 current ACHA teams in all five divisions (3 men’s and 2 women’s) are encouraged to conduct

fundraisers or take collections from players, with each team asked to contribute at least $100. The team

raising the most money will win extra points for a raffle for a set of game jerseys and will be recognized at

the ACHA Annual Meeting in Naples on April 30, 2011. In addition, a Name-the-Campaign contest is being

conducted to come up with the campaign name. The winning team will be credited for $50 in the amount

they contribute towards the goal.

Please submit all Name-the-Campaign ideas to Bill Shannon at wshannon@achahockey.org. Closing date

for the name contest will be June 1, 2010. You can enter as often as you like but each entry must be

submitted separately.

The $100 suggested contribution from each team comes out to about five dollars per player, so every

team should be able to contribute that amount. President Stevenson says, “This deadly disease affects

someone each of us knows so our goal of $42,000 is well worth the effort”.

Contact: Bill Shannon | Vice-President ACHA | phone 814-449-1281 | wshannon@achahockey.org

ISU to BIG 10

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Posted 12 Jun 2010 — by admin
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There have been numerous rumors that the Big Ten is interested in elevating Hockey to a league sport for the TV revenues that could be associated with it. Iowa State has a long tradition of success in club hockey (for example, the Cyclones placed #2 in last season’s ACHA Nationals) and the facilities necessary to lend support to such a move by the league.

Check out the original post from ISUtoBig10.com

Summer Happenings

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Posted 19 May 2010 — by cyclonehockey
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Hello Cyclone Hockey Enthusiasts!

Summer is upon us and you might be wondering, “What do you guys do in the summer?”

Well, we actually stay quite busy. Our marketing team is in the process of some serious turnover as some of our senior interns have moved on to greener pastures. So, we have a new crop of pre-interns working through the process of learning all about Cyclone Hockey. Our graphic design team is in the final stages of completing the poster for next season as well as pocket schedules, season tickets and the cover for the game program. We have two new leaders of the group sales team looking into game night promotions for next season as well as calling upon new groups and groups from the past. Cyclone Hockey loves having groups at our games and we offer great discounts and incentives as well. Our Hall of Fame / Alumni Weekend has been set for October 1-3 and is starting to take shape with hotel reservations, distribution of fliers, catering arrangements and everything else that goes along with it. Coaches Murdoch and Wierson have been recruiting and will now hit the streets renewing corporate sponsors for the upcoming season.

Cyclone Hockey is also excited to meet 1999 alum, Trevor Turnbull. He will be visiting Thursday and Friday of this week to help the team in its’ quest to exceed sales from the previous year. He will help coordinate the Cyclone Hockey website and all of our social media to have them work together.

The April / May newsletter should be released soon, so keep your eyes open for that as well. If you are looking for any other information regarding the Cyclones and what we are up to this summer, check out our website at www.cyclonehockey.com

See you at the rink!

Cyclone Hockey Launches PowerSkater Raffle!

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Posted 22 Jan 2010 — by cyclonehockey
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Cyclone Hockey has launched their PowerSkater Raffle! The team will be raffling off a PowerSkater donated by PoweringAthletics to help support their program. All proceeds help Cyclone Hockey buy equipment, ice time and with travel expenses. Click here to find out more and purchase your ticket! Grand prize is worth $1,500!!!

Brian Rooney – Player of the Week vs. Michigan-Dearborn

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Posted 19 Jan 2010 — by cyclonehockey
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Brian Rooney Takes Cyclone Hockey Player of the Week

Physical forward makes mark in weekend sweep

Jan. 16, 2010 – Ames, Iowa – Forward Brian Rooney receives Cyclone Hockey Player of the Week accolades for his physical play in this weekend’s series against the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

In both Friday and Saturday’s games Rooney had great presence on the ice for the Cyclones. His aggressive play gave Iowa State the edge they needed to pull out two exciting wins. On offense Rooney also contributed an assist in Saturday’s 6-3 victory.

Rooney is a Palatine, Ill. native and is a sophomore majoring in marketing. Prior to playing at Iowa State, Rooney played for the Chicago Force of the CSHL. This is Rooney’s second season with the Cyclones.

“Brian’s hard work and energy made him stand out on the ice this weekend. He is playing with a spark and reckless abandon that is jump starting our offense. He made his presence known against Michigan-Dearborn.” head coach Al Murdoch commented.

For all of Cyclone Hockey’s Player of the Weeks visit www.cyclonehockey.com

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ISU vs. Michigan-Dearborn 1-16-10

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Posted 19 Jan 2010 — by cyclonehockey
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Cyclones Keep Tempo Rolling with 6-3 Win

Iowa State sweep Michigan-Dearborn in exciting home series

Jan. 16, 2009 – Ames, Iowa – Iowa State faced off against Michigan-Dearborn in the second game of this weekend’s series at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena. The Cyclones took part in a double header with the puck dropping at 8:10 p.m. In Friday’s match-up, Iowa State came back in the final minute to take the 5-4 win.

Both teams shot out of the gates playing aggressive end to end hockey during the first period. Iowa State took advantage of the power play opportunity at 12:49 with a highlight reel slap shot by defenseman Brent Cornelius (Fairbanks, Alaska) assisted by Justin Wilkinson (Prince Albert, SK, CAN). The momentum shifted in the Wolves’ favor after a questionable game ejection of a Cyclone defenseman. Dearborn was able to respond on the resulting power play to knot the score at one late in the first. Iowa State’s goaltender, Erik Hudson (Spokane, Wash.), turned away 10 of 11 Dearborn shots on goal and the period concluded with an even score of 1-1.

The Cyclones took control early in the second stanza with a goal just 1:24 in. An unassisted Brandon Clark (Spokane, Wash.) skated the puck into Dearborn territory and beat the Wolves’ netminder to regain the lead for the Cyclones. The Wolves answered mid-period with a goal of their own to even the score. Iowa State would take a two goal lead when Chris Mackay (Houston, Texas) and Derek Behrman (Consul, SK, CAN) scored just over a minute apart. Iowa State’s special teams were also successful in killing all three Dearborn power play opportunities. In net, Hudson stopped 10 of 11 Michigan-Dearborn shots on goal. The Cyclones carried a 4-2 lead into third.

Both teams continued the back and forth rhythm into the third and final period. At 12:40 the Cyclones would advance their lead when David Kurbatsky (San Ramon, Calif.) deflected a Pat Condon (Rochester, Minn.) slap shot between the pipes. Jordan Pascale (Aurora, Colo.) provided the cross-ice feed for the second assist on the goal. In the final minute of play the Wolves’ pulled their goalie and offered an open net to the Cyclone offense. Mike Lebler (Penticton, BC, CAN) capitalized and scored the final goal of the match-up. Iowa State took the sweep with a final score of 6-3.

With the win, Iowa State advances their regular season record to 20-8-3. Next weekend the Cyclones travel to Champaign, Ill. to face off against the Fighting Illini and will be back at home to take on Eastern Michigan University Jan. 29 and 30.

The Cyclone Hockey team first appeared at Iowa State in 1965. In 1969 the current head coach, Dr. Alan Murdoch, became involved with the program. The Cyclone Hockey team competes in the Central States Collegiate Hockey League. The CSCHL is a league in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. This season Cyclone Hockey is currently ranked No. 5 in the CSCHL rankings and No. 6 in the ACHA rankings. Last season, the Cyclones placed second in the CSCHL regular season rankings and in runner up tournament.

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GAME SUMMARY

GOALS BY PERIOD 1 2 3 FINAL

IOWA STATE: 1 3 2 6

MICHIGAN-DEARBORN: 1 1 1 3

First Period – Scoring: ISU: Cornelius (Wilkinson) 12:49 ppg; M-D: Zubke (Roberts, Macari) 19:18 ppg.

Penalties: ISU: Rooney (unsportsmanlike conduct) 9:24; M-D: Roberts (unsportsmanlike conduct) 9:24; ISU: Bulloch (roughing) 12:32; M-D: Steele (roughing) 12:32; M-D: Steele (unsportsmanlike conduct) 12:34; ISU: Kurbatsky (tripping) 13:31; ISU: Toigo (checking from behind) 17:01.

Second Period – Scoring: M-D: Zubke (Macari, McDonnell) 11:14; ISU: Mackay (Irwin) 15:05; ISU: Behrman (Rooney, Wilkinson) 16:16.

Penalties: ISU: M-D: Zubke (tripping) 0:24; M-D: Frey (roughing) 4:06; ISU: Larsen (roughing) 4:06; M-D: Roberts (4:55); ISU: Clark (hooking) 12:58; M-D: Roberts (slashing) 18:56.

Third Period – Scoring: ISU: Kurbatsky (Condon, Pascale) 12:40; M-D: Bekkala (unassisted) 14:59; ISU: Lebler (unassisted) 19:44.

Penalties: ISU: Larsen (roughing, unsportsmanlike conduct) 7:28; ISU: Clark (roughing) 7:28; M-D: Macari (roughing) 7:28; M-D: Vella (slashing) 7:28; M-D: Popp (slashing) 8:56.

SHOTS BY PERIOD 1 2 3 TOTAL

IOWA STATE: 11 16 8 35

MICHIGAN-DEARBORN 11 11 9 31

GOALTENDERS (SV/SH) 1 2 3 TOTAL

IOWA STATE: Hudson: 10/11 10/11 8/9 28/31

MICHIGAN-DEARBORN: Petrous: 10/11 13/16 6/8 29/35

POWER PLAY: IOWA STATE: 1-5 MICHIGAN-DEARBORN: 1-4

PENALTIES: IOWA STATE: 21-9 MICHIGAN-DEARBORN: 20-10

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Goin out for a run

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Posted 03 Sep 2009 — by cyclonehockey
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We just got back from a great run out to the Cyclone Cross Country course. Beautiful day for a run and some good games of soccer. Ames High is hosting a meet today, so the course was full of athletes. Coach Murdoch was once again, leader of the pack as we stopped by to root on our Cyclone Women’s Softball team as they were taking batting practice…1…2…3…Cyclone Softball is #1!

On our return trip, we headed down Welch Ave and got to see some of the pre-game activity…included in this was some of our own entertainment when one of the incoming freshman could not side step a light pole in time…KAPOW! A good size lump and a one inch cut over the left eyebrow will signify this run today.

Cort Bulloch led the charge through the final leg of the run and we ended with some excellent jumpin jacks! Cyclone Hockey wishes all the best to Coach Rhoades in his Cyclone Football debut tonight vs. NDSU.

See you at the rink!

Cyclone Hockey to "Ignite The Ice" in 2009 – 2010

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Posted 28 Aug 2009 — by cyclonehockey
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9/3/2009

See you at the rink!

8/28/2009

The Cyclone Hockey team is finishing up its’ first week of activity on the campus of Iowa State University. All players are in full swing of both academics and off-ice activities. The first run of the year was yesterday and the guys all seem to be in exceptional shape after the summer. The excitement level is high with a solid group of seniors leading the way.

Follow our blog throughout this season to get updates about games, players, off-ice activites and much more.

See you at the rink!

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