Rhéaume scores twice as Cincinnati Cyclones beat Toledo Walleye

The Cyclones defeated the Walleye 4-3 in Saturday's ECHL matchup.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Cincinnati Cyclones defeated the Toledo Walleye 4-3 in an ECHL game on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Nick Rhéaume scored two goals for the Cyclones, while Ryan Kirwan and Sam Stevens each added one. Tanner Kelly, Nathaël Roy, and John Waldron scored for the Walleye.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Cyclones in the playoff hunt in the ECHL's Eastern Conference, while the loss is a setback for the Walleye's postseason aspirations.

The details

The Cyclones jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the first period and held on for the one-goal victory. Rhéaume's two goals proved to be the difference, as the Cyclones withstood a late push from the Walleye.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The Walleye will next play the Wayne Komets on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 4:15 p.m. CST.
  • The Cyclones will next play the Fuel on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:05 p.m. CST.

The players

Nick Rhéaume

A forward for the Cincinnati Cyclones who scored two goals in the game.

Ryan Kirwan

A forward for the Cincinnati Cyclones who scored one goal in the game.

Sam Stevens

A forward for the Cincinnati Cyclones who scored one goal in the game.

Tanner Kelly

A forward for the Toledo Walleye who scored one goal in the game.

Nathaël Roy

A forward for the Toledo Walleye who scored one goal in the game.

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The takeaway

The Cyclones' victory over the Walleye keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the ECHL's Eastern Conference, while the loss is a setback for the Walleye's postseason aspirations.