Staff/Wire reports

A weekly look at Cincinnati's minor-league hockey teams.

Cincinnati Cyclones

Last week: The Cyclones went 0-3-1: lost to Dayton 3-2; lost to Toledo 3-1; lost to Wheeling 4-3 in OT; lost to Johnstown 5-3.

Where they stand: 20-26-3, tied for seventh in the nine-team ECHL Northern Division.

Who's next: The Cyclones finish off a five game home stand at 7:30 p.m. tonight vs. Peoria; 7:30 p.m. at Trenton Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday; 5:05 p.m. at Reading Sunday.

Who's hot: C Evan Cheverie had two goals in his first four games with the Cyclones last week. D Josh Harrold also recorded a pair of goals.

Nuts & bolts: Cheverie made his 2003-04 Cyclones debut Wednesday. The game also marked the 100th pro game of Cheverie's career. He was a member of last season's Cyclones and returns after starting this season in the UHL. ... Bob Rangus scored his first goal as a member of the Cyclones Sunday vs. Johnstown.

Tickets/promotions: The U.S. Bank Arena ticket office can be reached at 513-421-3222. ... NASCAR night is Feb. 18 vs. Idaho. NASCAR Winston Cup Champion Matt Kenseth will be a special guest.

Cincinnati Mighty Ducks

Last week: Lost at Grand Rapids (1-0); lost vs. Utah (3-2); beat Grand Rapids (3-1).

Where they stand: 19-22-7-1, fifth in seven-team AHL West Division.

Who's next: 7:35 p.m. Friday vs. Chicago (26-16-3-3); 7:35 p.m. Saturday vs. Manitoba (20-24-7-2); 3:05 p.m. Sunday vs. Milwaukee (24-14-6-3).

Who's hot: RW Pierre Parenteau has eight points (five goals, three assists) in his last nine games. ... C Keith Aucoin has 11 points (six goals, five assists) in his last 14 games.

Nuts & bolts: RW Cory Pecker broke a 14-game goal drought with the game-winning tally Saturday vs. Grand Rapids. ... D Shane O'Brien is plus-6 in his last eight games. ... G Ilya Bryzgalov has been in net for 17 of Cincinnati's 19 wins this season and in 26 of its last 33 wins dating to Jan. 22, 2003. ... The Ducks have drawn in excess of 7,400 fans in three of their last four Saturday home games. ...Bengals QB Jon Kitna will be the featured speaker and drop the first puck when the Ducks face Chicago March 5 on Faith & Family Night.

Tickets/promotions: Call (513) 562-4949 or 351-3999.