(WAUSAU, WI)- The Cyclones begin their 2024-25 season campaign Friday night at the Owens Center in Peoria, Illinois. Wausau was a perfect 8-0 versus Peoria a year ago, but with roster changes associated with junior hockey it is always tough to tell leading into a season opening series what to expect in the matchup. Wausau returns 12 players from their 2023-24 squad. Connor Dvorak and John Kriz highlight the forward group with a combined 50 goals and 75 assists last season. Fans can watch all 47 regular season Cyclones games on NAHLTV.com. Puck drops at 6pm on both Friday and Saturday night.
What to Watch For
Look for the Cyclones to rely on their veteran leaders this weekend with more than half of the roster seeing their first action at the junior level. Two of the veteran leaders on the back end are defenseman Easton Plachetka and Jack Dawley. Pachetka and Dawley played in a combined 86 games with 27 points last year.
Between the Pipes
Wausau is expected to start Brady Faille and Tanner Bonjernoor in net this weekend. Faille had a 2.14 GAA in eight games last season and Bonjernoor sported a 2.52 in 14 games. They combined for a 16-3 record in net.
Up Next
Wausau will visit Tomah next weekend before getting a chance to get in front of the home fans. Don’t miss the Home Opener September 27th with Magnet Schedule Giveaway presented by Hiawatha Sports Bar. The first 250 fans September 28th receive a Cyclones Tote Bag Giveaway presented by Yummy Deli. Puck drops at 7:10 both nights. Visit wausaucyclones.com for tickets. Stay connected during the season by following the Cyclones @wausaucyclones on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and online at wausaucyclones.com. Subscribe to the Cyclones podcast “Inside Cyclones Hockey”, available on your favorite podcast network.
