Three Goal Third Surges Fuel to Sixth Consecutive Victory
November 23, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Indy Fuel News Release
INDIANAPOLIS - The torrid Indy Fuel climbed within one point of third place Fort Wayne in the Central Division Wednesday night as they defeated division rival Kalamazoo on the strength of a three-goal third period assault in a 5-3 triumph.
In winning their 6th consecutive game and completing a clean sweep of their 4-game home stand in 6-nights at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum, the Fuel were sparked by the line combination of Kevin Lynch, Alex Wideman and Marek Tvrdon. The triumvirate accounted for 4 of the victors' 5-goals and 8-total scoring points overall. Tvrdon led the way with his third two-goal performance of the season, including the GWG on an electrifying breakaway flight set up by Wideman at the 12:06 of the final frame.
Left wing Matt Rupert actually ignited the Fuel third period inferno at the 6:06 mark, breaking a 2-2 tie with a delayed penalty in the offing to the Wings. Wideman launched the Fuel and the game's scoring with his team-high 8th goal of the season early in the middle period at the 3:49 mark. It represented the 5th straight game in which Indy has scored the key game's FG keeping the Fuel undefeated when they achieve the feat at 7(7-0-0).
As for Tvrdon, his first goal of the night, late in the second period, knotted matters a 2-2 after Kalamazoo had rallied with goals from Tanner Sorenson and the first of a pair of strikes authored by Anthony Camara.
Head Coach Bernie John's contingent sealed the victory when center Kevin Lynch found the empty net after the Wings lifted goaltender Nick Riopel for the 6th attacker. Lynch carded a masterful +4 rating, while Wideman and defenseman Jonathan Carlson were both +3.
Jake Hildebrand posted his 5th victory in succession in goal, rejecting 27-shots, elevating his overall record to 10(7-2-1).
Reigning Sher-Wood/ECHL Player of the Week Wideman continued his torrid scoring pace, crafting 3-more points on 1-goal, 2-assists. In the process, the former Miami of Ohio and USHL Indiana Ice standout pushed his personal scoring streak to 4-games, amassing 5-goals, 5-assists, 10-points and a brilliant +10 rating.
Indy's victory was its first within its own Central Division in five such decisions.
Next up for the Fuel will be a trip to the Quad Cities where they will be hosted by the Mallards Friday night with the game broadcast at 7:45 pm on CBS Sports 1430.
The Fuel will return home Saturday night to open a two game home series against the reigning Brabham Cup Regular Season Champions Missouri Mavericks. Game time Saturday night 7:35 pm. Game two will be Sunday in a 3:05 matinee at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
Next Home Game: Saturday, November 26 vs. Missouri Mavericks - 7:35 p.m. Prepare for a surplus of shenanigans as Nitro hosts his third annual Mascot Mania night! Be part of the fun as our favorite red dragon invites a few of his friends to Indiana Farmers Coliseum for a night of fun, photos and autographs, but mostly mischief.
Single-game tickets are now available for the third season of Fuel hockey in Indianapolis at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum box office or at all Ticketmaster locations. Ticket Plans of all sizes are also available, from Full-Season Plans to six and three-game packages, in addition to Group Ticket options. Learn more by visiting IndyFuelHockey.com or calling 317-925-FUEL. Stay up to date throughout the offseason by following the Fuel on Twitter and Instagram (@IndyFuel ) and don't forget to 'Like' the Fuel on Facebook .
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