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DeSousa Returns to Indy

October 7, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Indy Fuel News Release


INDIANAPOLIS - The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's defending Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks and the AHL's Rockford IceHogs announced Wednesday that rookie forward Chris DeSousa has been assigned to the Fuel from Rockford.

DeSousa, 25, appeared in 20 games for the Fuel at the end of the 2014-15 season, picking up 16 points (7g, 9a) while logging 40 penalty minutes. The undrafted center from Mississauga, Ontario spent time at both Chicago and Rockford's training camps in 2015, appearing in one preseason game with the Blackhawks and a pair with the IceHogs. The 5-foot-9, 190-pound DeSousa came to Indy last season on the heels of an successful four-year CIS career at the University of Prince Edward Island, where he racked up 113 points (54g, 59a) in 104 games played.

The Fuel's preseason roster currently stands at 20 forwards, eight defensemen and three goaltenders. Indy takes the ice for their first preseason game Wednesday night against the Fort Wayne Komets at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.

In 2015-16, the Indy Fuel drop the puck on their second season in the ECHL. Single-game tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster or at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum box office, while a variety of different ticket plans and group specials are available by calling (317) 925-FUEL or visiting www.indyfuelhockey.com. Don't miss out on anything from the Fuel in 2015-16, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@IndyFuel) and don't forget to 'Like' the Fuel on Facebook.

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