IceMen Weekly Update
February 24, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Evansville IceMen finished the week with three points and moved up one spot in the standings in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
2/19 - Wednesday, the IceMen attempted to eliminate a two goal deficit in the third period against Cincinnati. They outshot the Cyclones 16-6 in the final 20 minutes and drew two power play opportunities, but couldn't get a puck past goaltender Rob Madore. Evansville lost in shutout fashion, 2 - 0.
2/21 - The IceMen traveled to Greenville and were down 2 - 1 to the Road Warriors after the first period of play Friday. Evansville scored the next three goals, as Garrett Bartus made 35 saves for the IceMen to get their second consecutive road victory. Alex Aleardi had a goal and an assist in his first game as a member of the IceMen.
2/22 - Evansville was forced to come from behind again Saturday, when they journeyed to North Charleston, S.C. to play the Eastern Conference front-running South Carolina Stingrays. Third period goals from Kellan Tochkin and Dylan Clarke proceeded the game to overtime. Evansville eventually fell in the shootout, 3 - 2. Tochkin had a goal and an assist and Clarke scored his second of the season, first since returning from hip surgery.
Evansville's 57 points on the season ties last year's mark with 22 games left in the season.
Upcoming games
Tuesday, February 25 || at Gwinnett
Friday, February 28 || vs Cincinnati Hockey Night across America, Faith Night
Saturday, March 1 || at Cincinnati
Sunday, March 2 || vs Ft. Wayne Subway Family Night
Individual notes
- Kellan Tochkin is on a two game point streak (1 goal, 2 assists)
- Matt Schepke leads the team with 19 goals
- Jeremy Langlois leads the team in power play goals (6) and points (14)
- Matt Krug's 177 PIM is an ECHL career high
- Antoine Corbin is even or plus player in 4 straight games (+1)
Team notes
- IceMen have picked up points in 3 straight road games (2-0-0-1)
- IceMen are 10-for-10 over last four games on penalty kill, 16-for-17 over last five games
- IceMen have tied last season's point total of 57 with 22 games remaining.
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