Bengtsberg Shines in IceMen Win over Mallards
December 30, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
MOLINE, IL - Rookie goaltender Christoffer Bengtsberg shined bright in his first start for the Evansville IceMen since November 15, leading the IceMen to a 3-2 victory over the Quad City Mallards Wednesday at the iWireless Center.
After killing the game's first penalty, Evansville found the scoreboard when Jordan Sims fooled Mallards goalie Brody Hoffman with a backhander at 8:51 to give the IceMen a 1-0 lead. Bengtsberg made several key saves in the frame, including a big stop on a Sam Warning breakaway.
The Mallards tied the game with 1:34 left in the period, when Olivier Archambault fed a pass to the front from behind the net and Miles Koules shot the one-timer through in through traffic. The IceMen outshot the Mallards 15-10 in the first 20 minutes of play.
Quad City took a 2-1 lead on a delayed IceMen penalty, when Kyle Follmer blasted a one-timer from the point for his first goal of the season at 1:52. Mike Duco snapped a quick shot under the crossbar 1:18 later to tie the game 2-2. It was Duco's third goal in five games since joining the IceMen.
1:01 after Duco's goal, Nathan Moon snuck a backhander behind Hoffman to put Evansville back in front. There were 33 combined shots in the second period and both goaltenders made several saves on Grade-A chances. Bengtsberg robbed Raphael Bussieres twice with his two best saves of the season that will end up on the highlight reel. Then Moon hit the post twice on an ensuing rush as the IceMen maintained their 3-2 lead entering the second intermission.
Bengtsberg and the IceMen kept the Mallards off the board in the final stanza to hang on to the 3-2 win. The Swedish goaltender stopped a career-high 34 shots, including several saves that will be replayed for quite some time. Hoffman made 38 stops in the loss.
Evansville hosts the Mallards Thursday on New Years Eve in the rematch at the Ford Center, Game time is set for 7:15pm. There will be postgame fireworks indoors after the game to celebrate the start of 2016.
The IceMen then host Missouri Saturday, January 2 at 7:15pm and Wichita Sunday, January 3 at 5:15pm to wrap up four games in five days.
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Upcoming Home Games
Th. 12/31 - vs. Quad City, 7:15pm - New Years Eve Bash (Postgame Fireworks)
Sat. 1/2 - vs. Missouri, 7:15pm - Union Night
Sun 1/3 - vs. Wichita, 5:15pm - Subway Family Night
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FAMILY 4 PACK
Spend the Holidays with the IceMen for one low price. The Family 4 Pack includes four upper level tickets to the December 31 game against Quad City at the Ford Center all for just $40! To take advantage of this limited time offer or for more information, contact the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625).
HOLIDAY HAT TRICK
Now until December 31, fans can take advantage of the Holiday Hat Trick ticket special. For just $88, the package includes six ticket vouchers to any IceMen home game and two limited edition hats, a savings of $40!
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS TICKET SPECIAL
Back by popular demand, the IceMen are offering a ticket special for the Holiday Season. Starting as low as $18 for goal zone seats, fans can purchase tickets to the January 2 game and receive a $5 food voucher. This offer is available by calling the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) all the way up until 3pm the day of the game, and is a great way to spend the Holidays with family and friends!
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