Cincinnati, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones have signed forward Matt McLeodto a contract for the 2020-21 season. As a rookie, McLeod spent the 2019-2020 season with the Brampton Beast where he posted eight points over 33 games. The Cyclones acquired McLeod’s rights in June from Brampton completing the future considerations portion trade for Jamie Phillips.The North York, Ontario native spent four years at Canisius College prior to turning pro. With the Golden Griffins, he scored 25 points over 124 games while earning AHCA All-American Scholar honors in 2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019 and Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team honors in each of his four years.
He is one of three McLeod brothers currently playing professional hockey. His brother Michael was a 2016 first round draft pick of the New Jersey Devils while his brother Ryan was selected by the Edmonton Oilers.