September 3, 2009

Cyclones Secure Services of Krantz

CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced this morning they have agreed to terms with former Cornell defenseman Doug Krantz for the 2009-10 season.

Krantz, 26, played his rookie season last year with Wheeling. He appeared in 66 games with the Nailers and tallied three goals and 21 assists for 24 points during the campaign. Two of his goals, ironically, came against the Cyclones in a 10-4 loss to Cincinnati on January 17. Doug also played in seven Kelly Cup playoff games, netting a goal and adding three assists for four points. Wheeling was edged in seven games by Cincinnati in the North Division semifinals. His rights were secured in a trade with Alaska in exchange for forward Justin Johnson on August 3.

The six-foot-three, 195 pound native of Marysville, BC, earned four varsity letters at Cornell University, where he was a teammate for two seasons with former Cyclones defenseman Jon Gleed. Krantz played in 131 games with the Big Red and collected 15 goals and 23 assists for 38 points. Doug played the 2003-04 season with Alberni Valley (BCHL) and picked up eleven goals and 34 assists for 45 points in 60 games.

“Fans will remember that Doug Krantz played solid defensively for Wheeling last season,” Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber said. “We look for that to continue this season.”