Driedger Reassigned to IceMen
December 11, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
EVANSVILLE, Ind.- Goaltender, Chris Driedger has rejoined the Evansville IceMen, presented by Coors Light after being reassigned by the Ottawa Senators. Driedger spent the last week with the Binghamton Senators of the AHL, the IceMen's triple- A affiliate
Driedger has started 11 of the IceMen's last 14 games, winning three of his last four starts. He owns a 5-6-0-1 record with a 3.26 Goals Against Average and a .901 Save Percentage.
The Winnipeg, MAN native has won both of his starts with Binghamton this season. Most recently, Driedger stopped 24 of the 27 shots he faced in the Senators 5-3 win over the Adirondack Phantoms on Saturday night. He owns a 3.00 goals against average and a .891 save percentage with a 2-0 record.
Evansville also placed Goaltender Branden Komm on reserve. Komm made 18 saves on 19 shots in relief on Sunday.
The IceMen will host their rivals, the Fort Wayne Komets on Friday and Saturday at the Ford Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. as the IceMen continue their six-game home stand.
Friday's game will also be the IceMen's first What Would You do For A Grand Contest presented by Midwest Communications and Crosspointe Insurance Advisors. The three best submissions will show fans what they are willing to do for a $1,000 during intermission of the IceMen's game against Fort Wayne.
Saturday night will be the annual Teddy Bear Toss at the Ford Center. Buy a teddy bear and throw it on the ice when the IceMen score their first goal of the game. These teddy bears will then be donated to 9-1-1 Gives Hope. Fans that bring a teddy bear can get $10 upper bowl tickets (1 ticket per bear).
Plus D-Patrick Downtown will be hosting its first ever IceMen tailgate party on Saturday from 4-7 p.m. Stop by the D-Patrick parking lot before the IceMen game for face painting and free hot dogs. Don't worry about the weather because the parking lot will have heaters to keep fans warm.
There's still time to become an IceMen season ticket holder. Get your season tickets now to watch every exciting minute of IceMen hockey during the 2014-15 season at a discounted price. To learn more about becoming a season ticket holder, please call an IceMen Account Executive at (812) 421-GOAL (4625) or go to www.evansvilleicemen.com.
Searching for the perfect gift for the IceMen fan in your life? Call the IceMen ticket office at 812-421-GOAL to find out more about the IceMen's Holiday Pack.
Single game tickets are on sale now for all games including this week's games against Fort Wayne at the Ford Center Box Office Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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