"Michael Neal" is a Canada/Canadian professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Cincinnati Cyclones in the ECHL. He was originally selected by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round (149th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Michael is the younger brother of former Dallas Stars and current Nashville Predators forward James Neal (ice hockey)/James Neal. On May 6, 2009, he was signed by the Dallas Stars to a three-year contract.

On July 21, 2014, Neal was signed to a one-year contract with his fifth ECHL club, the Cincinnati Cyclones.

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We knew what we had to do, we just weren't tough enough in the second half to maintain the lead or carry out the lead. That's what it comes down to when you're playing a tough team on the road. You've got to be tough.

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I really think I needed junior college. It got me ready to play Division I ball and prepared me for what to expect.

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They outplayed us. They were better. They defended hard and played more aggressive. They wanted it more.

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It has a lot to do with our post players. They get a lot of attention and leave a lot of things open for me and the other guards. They have been getting a lot of attention all season and I've been getting open shots, but now I'm hitting them consistently.

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When I got the ball with an open look I knew I was going to knock it down. When the ball was in my hands I just felt I had to make it for my team.

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I think it's important for a local community to be able to measure the diversity of its local and regional economy.

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