Kyle Bodie signs with Cyclones

by Ryan Fay

The East Coast Hockey League's Cincinnati Cyclones announced Tuesday that they have signed former Union center Kyle Bodie.

Bodie (cred: Union)

Bodie accumulated 85 points (28 goals, 57 assists) in 122 career games with the Dutchmen. He was second on the team last season with 33 points (9 goals, 24 assists) in 40 games.

“Kyle is a great addition, having just wrapped up a tremendous college career,” Cyclones head coach Ben Simon said in a release. “He is a smart guy who can make plays at high speeds. We’re looking forward to watching him make the transition to the pro game.”

Bodie, 25, is the sixth member of last year's team to sign professionally this offseason. The other five are defenseman Greg Coburn (Ilves of the Finnish Elite League), goaltender Troy Grosenick (San Jose Sharks), center Josh Jooris (Calgary Flames), and defensemen Shawn Stuart and Ryan Forgaard (both with Drakkars of the French Elite League).

Grosenick and Jooris signed after their junior seasons; the other four graduated this spring.

The Cyclones are an affiliate of the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators.

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