ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Re-Sign Justin Vaive

The former fourth-round pick of the Anaheim Ducks in 2007 has spent the majority of his career with the Cyclones, where he’s put up 153 goals and 121 assists for 274 points in 471 games. He has 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points in 49 Kelly Cup Playoff games with Cincinnati.

“Justin was one of the first players I spoke with when I was hired in Cincinnati and it was very evident from the beginning that he feels a great amount of pride wearing the Cyclones uniform,” said Cyclones Head Coach Riley Weselowski.” “He cares deeply about this organization and its fans and he wants more than anything to win in this city. Justin loves the game of hockey and his leadership is going to be a tremendous asset for the young players on our roster to lean on throughout the season.”
Head Coach Riley Weselowski on the re-signing of Vaive (via Cincinnati Cyclones Press Release)

During his 12-year ECHL career, he’s played with the Cincinnati Cyclones, San Antonio Rampage, Greenville Road Warriors, and Fort Wayne Komets. He’s put up 173 goals and 137 assists for 310 points in 531 games. Vaive has added 23 goals and 20 assists for 43 points in 75 career Kelly Cup Playoff games. In 2021, he won a Kelly Cup with the Komets. Vaive has also seen action in the AHL with the San Antonio Rampage, Hartford Wolf Pack, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Rochester Americans, and Belleville Senators. He has put up 31 goals and 36 assists for 67 points in 280 AHL games. He has one assist in eight career Calder Cup Playoff Games.