The Cincinnati Cyclones defeated the IHL-leading Grand Rapids Griffins for the second time in four nights with a 4-2 victory Friday at Firstar Center.

        Brian Felsner broke a 2-2 third-period tie when he scored his 17th goal of the season. Brad DeFauw added a goal on a slap shot late in the period.
       The Cyclones took a 2-0 lead in the second period on goals by Byron Ritchie and Craig McDonald. But the Griffins answered with goals from Todd White and Chris Neil.

        Grand Rapids ....... 0  2  0—2

        Cincinnati ....... 0  2  2—4

        First Period: No scoring.

        Second Period: 1. CIN Ritchie 16 (Dionne, Koehler) :38 PP; 2. CIN MacDonald 12 (MacNeil, Rohloff) 10:57; 3. GR White 17 (Miller, King) 11:18; 4. Neil 9 (Demidov) 12:45.

        Third Period: 5. CIN Felsner 17 (DeFauw, McCarthy) 1:53; 6. CIN DeFauw 12 (Felsner) 15:52. Shots on Goal: GR 37, CIN 37. Saves: GR (Fountain) 33, CIN (Pelletier) 35.

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