Former Bulldog Jason Tackett Signs With ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones For 2020-21 Campaign

Cincinnati, OH- The Cincinnati Cyclones of profssional hockey's ECHL announced the signing Wednesday of former Ferris State University forward Jason Tackett to a standard player contract.

Tacket was signed along with fellow forward Chris Crane or the 2020-21 season. 

"These are exciting signings for our organization," said Cyclones Head Coach Matt Thomas. "The fact that we have two high-level players, a prospect and a veteran that are homegrown products is outstanding.  We have made it a goal of ours to help develop players locally and to add Chris and Jason to the fold helps drive that message."

Tackett enters his first professional season after completing four years at Ferris State University. During his senior season, Tackett scored 16 points (4 goals + 12 assists) in 29 games. Throughout his 114 game NCAA career, Tackett tallied 17 goals and 28 assists for 45 points. Prior to playing collegiately, Jason played his junior hockey in the CCHL for the Kemptville 73's (104 games) and Pembroke Lumber Kings (12 games). He finished with 131 points (48 goals + 73 assists) during his junior hockey career.

"I am extremely excited to begin my pro career in my hometown and in the city that I first fell in love with the game," said Tackett. "It's going to be surreal playing for a team I watched so much growing up. The winning culture and tradition the Cyclones have built made my decision signing here easy. I can't wait to get started and it's an honor to be a member of the Cincinnati Cyclones."

"Jason is coming off a strong four-year career at Ferris State," Thomas remarked. "I had the privilege of coaching against him for two years. His skill is evident and one thing you learn when you play for Bob Daniels and his staff is how to compete and play a 200-foot game.  We are getting a well-rounded first-year player."