On Saturday, Jan. 6, the Cincinnati Cyclones lost 4-3 in overtime to the Toledo Walleye during the team’s “Throwback Night” at the Heritage Bank Center. Despite the loss to their Ohio neighbors, the Cyclones enjoyed a particularly involved crowd — the second biggest crowd in team history with 14,258 fans in attendance.

Keep scrolling for everything CityBeat spotted during Saturday’s game.

Photos by Bryan Houston

Cyclones MC and announcer Jay Kruz attempts to catch a stuffed animal | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Toledo Walleye forward Colin Theisen and Cincinnati Cyclones defender Steven MacLean get into position near Cyclones goalie Olof Lindbom | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cincinnati Cyclones MC and announcer Jay Kruz loads an extra large stuffed animal atop a Cincinnati Fire Department vehicle | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cincinnati Cyclones forward Sahil Panwar sneaks one past the Toledo Walleye goalie to score his second straight game | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
CityBeat photographer Bryan Houston was hit by no less than eight stuffed animals in the line of duty | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cincinnati Cyclones forward Lincoln Griffin is checked off of the puck by Toledo Walleye forward Mitchell Lewandowski | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Walleye defender Matt Anderson crashes down as Cyclones forward Nick Isaacson comes from behind | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones forward Louie Caporusso and Toledo Walleye forward Matt Anderson chase the puck to the boards | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Toledo forward Michael Prapavessis works to keep the puck from Cyclones forward Patrick Polino | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones players, front office staff and volunteers collected over 13,319 stuffed animals | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
A Cyclones player falls to the ice as Walleye forward Same Craggs lunges toward the puck | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones goalie Olof Lindbom looks on as the convoy of stuffed animals heads off the ice | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones captain Justin Vaive gets tangled up with Walleye defender Michael Prapavessis | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Walleye forward Orrin Centazzo picks up the extra point for the Walleye in overtime | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
The puck slips past Cyclones goalie Olof Lindbom as the Walleye force an overtime | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones forward Louie Caporusso and Toledo forward Colin Theisen take the faceoff | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones captain Justin Vaive gets pushed off of the puck by a Toledo player | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cincinnati welcomes the second biggest crowd in team history with 14,258 fans in attendance | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cincinnati welcomes the second biggest crowd in team history with 14,258 fans in attendance | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
A Walleye player falls to the ice as he is surrounded by Cyclones players | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones forward Lee Lapid attempts to break through the Walleye defense | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones forward Sahil Panwar races up the ice with a Walleye in pursuit | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones forward Tim Doherty chases after Toledo forward Conlan Keenan | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
A Cincinnati Police cruiser is filled to the top with stuffed animals | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Over 14,000 fans went crazy every time the corndog made an appearance | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Walleye forward Chase Gresock gets locked up by a Cyclones defender | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Toledo defender Michael Prapavessis skates the puck out of the zone | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Toledo defender Brandon Michaelian shoves a Cyclone into the boards | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones line up their defense as the Walleye try to break through | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones attempt to clog up the lane as the puck nears the goal | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones forward Justin Vaive smiles as the cleanup continues | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones defender Reece Harsch fends off a Walleye player | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones goalie Olof Lindbom is laser-focused on the puck | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Toledo goalie John Lethemon plays the puck behind the net | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones forward Lee Lapid stumbles as the puck slips by | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Twisted and Puckchop dance as the teddy bears rain down | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Toledo goalie John Lethemon dumps the puck just in time | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Walleye forward Colin Theisen slips past the Cyclones | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Fans donated a record number of 13,319 stuffed animals | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Fans light up Heritage Bank Center on Throwback Night | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Fans greet the crowd from the Biggby Coffee Fan Zam | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones captain Justin Vaive gets back to his feet | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Fans tossed teddy bears of all sizes on to the ice | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Players race for the puck as Toledo wins a faceoff | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones celebrate their second goal of the night | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
The Fan Zam ferries the stuffed animals backstage | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Twister and Puckchop take the ice at intermission | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
The corndog was the true first star of the night | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones captain Justin Vaive rushes down the ice | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Walleye forward Brandon Hawkins drops to the ice | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones forward Lee Lapid gets into position | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Fans pass the jumbo corndog around the arena | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones goalie Olof Lindbom makes the save | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones and fans celebrate the Panwar goal | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones goalie Olof Lindbom makes the save | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Twister interacts with a young Cyclones fan | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Fans launch their teddy bears onto the ice | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones play gets chippy late in the second period | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Fans welcome the Cyclones back to the ice | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones fans celebrate the goal by Zack Andrusiak | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Cyclones players battle for the puck in the corner | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
A young Cyclones fan lines up their shot | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Twister demonstrates his signature move | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Fans rally just before overtime begins | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Walleye celebrate the game-tying goal | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Twister hugs a Cincinnati firefighter | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Walleye celebrate their overtime win | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Band performing “The National Anthem” | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Musical chairs at intermission | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Toledo Walleye win the faceoff | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Players scramble for the puck | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Fans dance at intermission | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
Musical chairs champion | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
All eyes on the puck | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston