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The Cincinnati Cyclones suspended operations in April 2004 due to financial difficulties and arena access issues caused by downtown construction.
Answer: True
The Cincinnati Cyclones ceased operations in April 2004, citing financial challenges and disruptions related to downtown construction affecting arena access.
The Cincinnati Cyclones resumed play in the 2005-06 ECHL season after their 2004 suspension.
Answer: False
The Cincinnati Cyclones resumed play in the ECHL during the 2006-07 season, not the 2005-06 season, following their 2004 suspension.
The Cincinnati Cyclones voluntarily suspended operations for the 2020-21 ECHL season solely because of poor team performance.
Answer: False
The Cincinnati Cyclones voluntarily suspended operations for the 2020-21 ECHL season primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not solely because of poor team performance.
The first Cincinnati Cyclones franchise was established in 1992.
Answer: False
The inaugural Cincinnati Cyclones franchise was established in 1990, not 1992.
How many distinct franchises have operated under the Cincinnati Cyclones name, according to the provided text?
Answer: Three
Three distinct franchises have operated under the Cincinnati Cyclones name, competing in two primary leagues: the International Hockey League (IHL) from 1992 to 2001, and the ECHL from 1990 to 1992, and subsequently from 2001 to 2004, and from 2006 to the present.
What were the primary reasons cited for the Cincinnati Cyclones suspending operations in April 2004?
Answer: Lack of revenue and arena access issues due to construction
In April 2004, the Cincinnati Cyclones ceased operations. This decision was principally attributed to insufficient revenue and challenges in accessing the arena safely due to concurrent downtown construction.
In which season did the Cincinnati Cyclones resume play after their 2004 suspension?
Answer: 2006-07
The Cincinnati Cyclones resumed play in the ECHL during the 2006-07 season, not the 2005-06 season, following their 2004 suspension.
What was the primary reason for the Cincinnati Cyclones voluntarily suspending operations during the 2020-21 ECHL season?
Answer: The COVID-19 pandemic
The Cincinnati Cyclones voluntarily suspended operations for the 2020-21 ECHL season as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What happened in the 2019-20 season that prevented the Cyclones from competing further, despite a strong regular season record?
Answer: The playoffs were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the 2019-20 season, the Cincinnati Cyclones recorded 38 wins, 17 losses, 7 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss, amassing 84 points. However, the cancellation of the playoffs that season precluded further competition.
What happened to the Cincinnati Cyclones' streak of consecutive 90+ point seasons upon their return to the ECHL in 2001?
Answer: The streak ended, but they were close to the mark.
Upon their return to the ECHL in 2001, the Cincinnati Cyclones' streak of eight consecutive 90+ point seasons concluded. In their inaugural season back, they concluded with a point total just 12 shy of that benchmark, despite participating in fewer games.
The Cincinnati Cyclones currently compete in the International Hockey League (IHL).
Answer: False
The Cincinnati Cyclones currently compete in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), not the International Hockey League (IHL).
The Cincinnati Cyclones have won exactly one Kelly Cup championship.
Answer: False
The Cincinnati Cyclones have won two Kelly Cup championships, in the 2007-08 and 2009-10 seasons.
The Cincinnati Cyclones have won the Brabham Cup, awarded for the regular season championship, three times.
Answer: False
The Cincinnati Cyclones have won the Brabham Cup, awarded for the regular season championship, twice, in the 2007-08 and 2018-19 seasons.
In the 2009-10 season, the Cyclones became the first ECHL team to win a playoff series after being down 3-0.
Answer: True
In the 2009-10 season, the Cyclones achieved a historic first in the ECHL by winning a playoff series after trailing three games to none, accomplishing this in the American Conference Final.
The Cincinnati Cyclones have won the ECHL conference championship three times.
Answer: True
The Cincinnati Cyclones have secured the ECHL conference championship on three occasions.
The Cincinnati Cyclones won the North Division regular season championship in the 2012-13 season.
Answer: True
The Cincinnati Cyclones secured the North Division regular season championship during the 2012-13 season.
During the 2018-19 season, the Cyclones won the Brabham Cup and their coach, Matt Thomas, received the John Brophy Award.
Answer: True
During the 2018-19 season, the Cyclones claimed the Brabham Cup, and their coach, Matt Thomas, was honored with the John Brophy Award.
The Cincinnati Cyclones have won the Kelly Cup championship five times.
Answer: False
The Cincinnati Cyclones have won the Kelly Cup championship twice, in the 2007-08 and 2009-10 seasons.
The Cincinnati Cyclones have won six division titles throughout their history.
Answer: True
The Cincinnati Cyclones have accumulated six division titles throughout their operational history.
The Cincinnati Cyclones play in the Central Division of the ECHL.
Answer: True
The Cincinnati Cyclones currently compete within the Central Division of the ECHL.
What is the primary professional ice hockey league the Cincinnati Cyclones currently play in?
Answer: East Coast Hockey League (ECHL)
The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional minor league ice hockey team currently competing in the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League).
Which NHL team is the Cincinnati Cyclones currently affiliated with?
Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs
The Cincinnati Cyclones maintain current affiliations with the Toronto Maple Leafs (National Hockey League).
What significant achievement did the Cyclones accomplish during the 1995-96 season while in the IHL?
Answer: Won their only division and conference regular season championships
In the 1995-96 season while competing in the IHL, the Cincinnati Cyclones achieved their sole division and conference regular season championships, though they were subsequently eliminated in a seven-game semifinal series.
Which championship did the Cincinnati Cyclones win for the first time during the 2007-08 season?
Answer: Kelly Cup
During the 2007-08 season, the Cincinnati Cyclones attained their inaugural ECHL conference championship and their first Kelly Cup championship. Concurrently, they secured the Brabham Cup, awarded for the regular season championship.
How many Kelly Cup championships have the Cincinnati Cyclones won in total?
Answer: Two
The Cincinnati Cyclones have secured two Kelly Cup championships, with victories in the 2007-08 and 2009-10 seasons.
Which ECHL team did the Cincinnati Cyclones defeat to win their first Kelly Cup championship in 2008?
Answer: Las Vegas Wranglers
The Cincinnati Cyclones emerged victorious against the Las Vegas Wranglers in the 2008 Kelly Cup Finals, securing their inaugural championship.
How many division titles have the Cincinnati Cyclones won in their history, according to the source?
Answer: 6
The Cincinnati Cyclones have accumulated six division titles throughout their operational history.
What was the outcome for the Cincinnati Cyclones in the 2013-14 Kelly Cup playoffs?
Answer: They lost in the Kelly Cup Finals to the Alaska Aces.
During the 2013-14 Kelly Cup playoffs, the Cincinnati Cyclones advanced to the finals after winning three series, ultimately falling to the Alaska Aces in six games.
Goaltender Cedrick Desjardins was named MVP of the 2008 Kelly Cup Playoffs.
Answer: True
Goaltender Cedrick Desjardins was designated the Most Valuable Player of the 2008 Kelly Cup Playoffs.
Paul Lawless's retired number 13 is honored because he was the team's all-time leading scorer.
Answer: False
The retirement of Paul Lawless's number 13 is associated with his significant contributions as head coach and vice president of player development, not as the team's all-time leading scorer.
Don Biggs holds the franchise record for most points scored, accumulating 444 points in 458 games across all versions of the Cyclones.
Answer: True
Don Biggs holds the franchise record for the most points scored, amassing 444 points over 458 games across all iterations of the Cyclones.
Ron Smith coached the Cyclones for six seasons, achieving a franchise record of 266 wins.
Answer: True
Ron Smith coached the Cyclones for six seasons, establishing a franchise record of 266 victories.
In the 2014 Kelly Cup playoffs, Rob Madore became the first player from a winning team to be named MVP.
Answer: False
Rob Madore was named MVP of the 2014 Kelly Cup playoffs, but he was the first player from a *losing* team to receive this honor, not a winning team.
Kevin Kerr holds the team record for most points scored by a non-NHL player, with 145 points in 112 games.
Answer: True
Kevin Kerr holds the team record for the most points scored by a non-NHL player, accumulating 145 points in 112 games.
David Desharnais set an ECHL record for an 18-game assist streak during the 2007-08 season.
Answer: True
David Desharnais established an ECHL record with an 18-game assist streak during the 2007-08 season.
Jarrod Skalde was the head coach during the Cyclones' record-setting 2007-08 season.
Answer: False
Chuck Weber was the head coach during the Cincinnati Cyclones' record-setting 2007-08 season. Jarrod Skalde coached the team in the 2012-13 season and received Coach of the Year honors.
Who was awarded the Most Valuable Player honor for the 2008 Kelly Cup Playoffs?
Answer: Cedrick Desjardins
Goaltender Cedrick Desjardins was designated the Most Valuable Player of the 2008 Kelly Cup Playoffs.
Which former player holds the record for the most points scored across all versions of the Cincinnati Cyclones franchise?
Answer: Don Biggs
Don Biggs holds the franchise record for the most points scored by any player across all iterations of the Cincinnati Cyclones, having accumulated 444 points in 458 games.
Who was the head coach during the Cincinnati Cyclones' record-setting 2007-08 season?
Answer: Chuck Weber
Chuck Weber held the position of head coach during the Cincinnati Cyclones' record-setting 2007-08 season.
What award did Matt Thomas receive for the 2018-19 season?
Answer: ECHL Coach of the Year (John Brophy Award)
During the 2018-19 season, Matt Thomas received the John Brophy Award as coach of the year.
Who was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2014 Kelly Cup playoffs?
Answer: Rob Madore
Rob Madore was designated the Most Valuable Player of the 2014 Kelly Cup playoffs, marking the first instance in the ECHL's 26-year history of a player from a *losing* team receiving this accolade.
Which former player is recognized as the all-time scoring leader for non-NHL players associated with the Cyclones?
Answer: Kevin Kerr
Kevin Kerr is recognized as the all-time leading scorer among non-NHL players associated with the Cincinnati Cyclones, having amassed 145 points in 112 regular season games.
Who is the current head coach of the Cincinnati Cyclones as mentioned in the text?
Answer: Riley Weselowski
As indicated in the provided text, Riley Weselowski currently serves as the head coach of the Cincinnati Cyclones.
The Heritage Bank Center has always been the home arena for the Cincinnati Cyclones since their inception in 1990.
Answer: False
While the Heritage Bank Center is the current home arena, it has not always been. The team began play at the Cincinnati Gardens and has utilized other venues.
Nederlander Entertainment is the current owner of the Cincinnati Cyclones.
Answer: True
Nederlander Entertainment presently holds ownership of the Cincinnati Cyclones.
The Cincinnati Cyclones' primary colors include blue and gold.
Answer: False
The primary color palette of the Cincinnati Cyclones incorporates red, black, gray, and white.
The Cincinnati Cyclones' official website is cycloneshockey.net.
Answer: False
The official website for the Cincinnati Cyclones is cycloneshockey.com, not cycloneshockey.net.
The Cincinnati Cyclones underwent a uniform and logo revamp in the 2013-14 season.
Answer: False
The Cincinnati Cyclones underwent a significant revamp of their uniforms and logo prior to the 2014-15 season, not the 2013-14 season.
The Cincinnati Cyclones play their home games at the U.S. Bank Arena.
Answer: False
The Cincinnati Cyclones currently play their home games at the Heritage Bank Center. U.S. Bank Arena was a previous venue.
Which arena serves as the home venue for the Cincinnati Cyclones?
Answer: Heritage Bank Center
The Cincinnati Cyclones conduct their home games at the Heritage Bank Center.
Who currently owns the Cincinnati Cyclones?
Answer: Nederlander Entertainment
Nederlander Entertainment is the current owner of the Cincinnati Cyclones.
The first Cincinnati Cyclones franchise, established in 1990, played its home games at which venue?
Answer: Cincinnati Gardens
The inaugural Cincinnati Cyclones franchise was established in 1990 and commenced play at the Cincinnati Gardens.
In the 2014-15 season, what significant change was made regarding the Cincinnati Cyclones' jersey design?
Answer: The color yellow was eliminated.
During the 2014-15 season, the Cincinnati Cyclones' jersey design underwent significant modifications: the mascot 'Twister' was removed, the color yellow was eliminated, the red hue was intensified to a brighter royal red, and the logo was updated to incorporate a twister within a 'C' representing Cincinnati. The jersey aesthetics adopted a more contemporary style, featuring red shoulders and stripes, with white (home), black (away), and sublimated black (alternate) as base colors.
The retired number 7 for the Cincinnati Cyclones is an honorary designation representing what?
Answer: The fans, known as the 'Seventh Man'
The retired number 7 for the Cincinnati Cyclones is an honorary designation symbolizing the 'Seventh Man,' representing the team's dedicated fanbase.
During the 2007-08 season, the Cyclones tied the ECHL record for the longest winning streak at 14 games.
Answer: True
During the 2007-08 season, the Cyclones achieved a 14-game winning streak, which tied the ECHL record for the longest such streak. They also subsequently set a new record of 15 games.
What record did the Cincinnati Cyclones break on February 27, 2016, concerning attendance?
Answer: Highest attendance for a single game in US Bank Arena history
On February 27, 2016, the Cincinnati Cyclones achieved a record attendance of 16,529 at US Bank Arena, establishing the largest crowd for a professional hockey game in the arena's 41-year history.
The Cincinnati Cyclones' 2007-08 season is described as highly successful, setting league records for wins and points. What was their regular season record in points?
Answer: 115 points
The Cincinnati Cyclones' 2007-08 season saw them achieve a regular season point total of 115 points, contributing to their record-setting performance.