Cincinnati, Ohio -The Cincinnati Cyclones have signed rookie forward Hayden Hultonto a contract for the 2019-20 season.
The Cyclones are the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres and the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans.
A native of Kingston, Ontario, Hulton recently completed his collegiate career at Carleton University. He accounted for 32 points (7g-25a) in 112 career games for the Ravens, including a career-high five goals and four assists in the 2016-17 season. He also served as team captain during his fifth year in 2018-19. He also skated in 12 playoff games for the Ravens, accounting for a pair of goals in those contests.
Prior to his time at Carleton, Hulton played junior hockey for Brockville Braves of the Central Canada Hockey League for three seasons. He amassed 84 points (33g-51a) in 163 career games, and served as an alternate captain and team captain during his second and third years, respectively.