Cyclones achieve milestone with all-black starting lineup

By: Chloe Franklin CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Cyclones made history at their game on Saturday night. The Cyclones were the first team in pro hockey history to have an all-Black starting line-up when the team played the Wheeling Nailers on Saturday. The following players started in the game: Kyle Bollers Josh Burnside Landon Cato Elijah Gonsalves Jalen Smereck For the first time in professional hockey history, tonight's starting five skaters are all players of color!Representation matters ❤️ pic.twitter.com/P4sABLcIgF— Cincinnati Cyclones (@CincyCyclones) March 30, 2024 The Cyclones beat the Nailers 3-2 in overtime. Reposted with permission from WCPO 9 Cincinnati. The post Cyclones achieve milestone with all-black starting lineup appeared first on The Cincinnati Herald .