Busy Weekend for IceMen against Cyclones and Komets
December 10, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
HOOSIER LOTTERY PRESENTS ICEMEN BINGO
All fans 18-years-old and over who attend Friday's game at the Ford Center receive a Bingo card with hockey-related squares to check off as the game progresses. The first 100 people who turn in a card with a successful Bingo will receive a prize pack presented by the Hoosier Lottery. The next five people who fill their entire Bingo card will receive a separate prize pack.
COMEBACK IN TOLEDO
Trailing 2-0 in the second period Wednesday at the Huntington Center in Toledo, OH, the IceMen battled back to earn a big road win, scoring three unanswered goals to beat the Walleye 3-2. Justin MacDonald scored once in the second period and once again in the third to tie the game. Daultan Leveille then scored on a power play to put Evansville in front for good. Goaltender Matt Zenzola stopped 29 Toledo shots in the victory in his ECHL debut.
LEVEILLE'S POWER PLAY
Five of Daultan Leveille's team-leading 11 goals this season have come on the power play. The St. Catherines, ON native has half of Evansville's ten goals on the man-advantage, which is tied for second best in the ECHL. Leveille also has four of the seven IceMen game-winning goals this year, which is tied for first in the league. He has goals in each of his last three games.
INCOMING CYCLONES
Evansville and Cincinnati start off a weekend home-and-home series Friday when the Cyclones make their first trip to the Ford Center at 7:15pm. Cincinnati used two third period goals to narrowly defeat the IceMen 2-1 back on November 7 at US Bank Arena. The Cyclones' number-one goaltender Brad Thiessen was called up to Lake Erie of the AHL this week, meaning Brandon Whitney will likely start against the IceMen for the second time this year. The two teams then head back to Cincinnati Saturday for the rematch at 7:35pm EST.
HALLEY'S KOMET
The IceMen return to Fort Wayne for the first time since the preseason looking to avenge a 7-5 loss to the Komets last Friday at the Ford Center. Evansville fell behind twice in that game, but fought back to tie the score. The difference in the game was special teams, as Fort Wayne converted on its only power play opportunity, killed of five of six penalties, and scored two short-handed goals in the third period. Nikita Kashirsky and Jamie Schaafsma each pocketed a pair of goals, their first goals of the season, to lead the Komets' attack.
THORNTONS FILL-UP FRIDAY
Friday night games are Thorntons Fill Up Fridays. Present your Thorntons Refreshing Rewards card at the Ford Center Ticker Office to receive discounted tickets starting at $13 for our Friday Games!
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS TICKET SPECIAL
Back by popular demand, the IceMen are offering a ticket special for four games this Holiday Season. Starting as low as $18 for goal zone seats, fans can purchase tickets to the December 11, 18, 26 and January 2 games 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!
COAT-A-KID
The IceMen are proud to once again participate in Don's Claytons Coat-A-Kid. Bring any gently used or new kids coat to the IceMen offices in person and receive a FREE child ticket to the game on Friday, December 18th. You can also purchase additional tickets at a discounted rate. Call the IceMen at 812-421-GOAL (4625) with any questions.
CHEYENNE'S HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE FUNDRAISER
Head Coach Al Sims, his wife Sue, and the Evansville IceMen are proud to support Cheyenne's Hope Farm Sanctuary and the Hebejebe Bluegrass Standardbred Retirement Organization. Representatives from those two organizations who specialize in animal rescue will be collecting donations and selling Chuck-a-Pucks at the December 18 IceMen game against the Indy Fuel to raise money for this great cause. Coach Sims and Cheyenne's Hope Farm's ambassador dog, Bishop, will be going on the ice before the game for the ceremonial puck drop.
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!
PRO-RATED SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets are pro-rated now that the season has started and are available for as low as $10 per ticket. Contact an IceMen Account Executive to be a part of the action. Call 812-421-GOAL (4625) for more information or to join the Season Ticket Holder family.
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Cincinnati (11-5-2-2) vs. IceMen (7-12-1-0) IceMen (7-12-1-0) at Fort Wayne (10-8-0-0)
Friday, December 11th - 7:15pm CST Sunday, December 13th - 5:00pm EST
Ford Center - Evansville, IN Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne, IN
Hoosier Lottery Presents IceMen Bingo
IceMen (7-12-1-0) at Cincinnati (11-5-2-2)
Saturday, December 12th - 7:35pm EST
US Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
This Season:
CINCINNATI - Second and third of nine meetings (11/7 at US Bank Arena - CIN 2, EVN 1)
FORT WAYNE - Second of six meetings (12/4 at Ford Center - FW 7, EVN 5)
Last Season:
IceMen vs. Cincinnati (1-9-1-0)
IceMen vs. Fort Wayne (1-6-1-1)
All-Time:
IceMen vs. Cincinnati (10-19-3-3)
IceMen vs. Fort Wayne (9-17-2-2)
UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Fri. 12/11 - vs. Cincinnati - Hoosier Lottery Presents IceMen Bingo
Wed. 12/16 - vs. Atlanta - College Night
Fri. 12/18 - vs. Indy - Cheyenne's Hope Animal Rescue Fundraiser
Sat. 12/19 - vs. Indy - Teddy Bear Toss
Sat. 12/26 - vs. Cincinnati - Home for the Holidays Game
Th. 12/31 - vs. Quad City - New Years Eve Bash, Postgame Fireworks Show
Sat. 1/2 - vs. Missouri - Union Night
ECHL Stories from December 10, 2015
- Former Oilers & CHL Owner Horn Chen Passes Away - Tulsa Oilers
- Oilers Soften Steelheads 4-2, Christie Breaks ECHL Record - Tulsa Oilers
- Oilers Down Steelheads for Christie's 492nd - Idaho Steelheads
- Swamp Rabbits Too Bright for Solar Bears on Thursday - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Solar Bears Foiled by Swamp Rabbits, 6-2 - Orlando Solar Bears
- Nailers Edge Fuel 2-1 - Indy Fuel
- Third Period Goal Puts Nailers in Victory Lane - Wheeling Nailers
- Former CHL & Thunder Owner Horn Chen Passes Away - Wichita Thunder
- Greenham Returns to Evansville on Loan from Binghamton - Evansville IceMen
- ECHL Transactions - December 10 - ECHL
- Busy Weekend for IceMen against Cyclones and Komets - Evansville IceMen
- Nailers at Fuel Game Day Snap Shot - Wheeling Nailers
- Thunder Introduces 12 Days of Christmas Promotion - Wichita Thunder
- Weekend Preview: Youth Jersey Giveaway Among Promotions this Weekend - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Solar Bears Sign Goalie Brandon Jaeger - Orlando Solar Bears
- Bakersfield Reassigns Alexis Loiseau to Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- Game Preview: Oilers Host the Steelheads Tonight at 7:05 p.m. - Tulsa Oilers
- Komet Defenseman Corbett Gets Call from San Antonio; Fuel Visit Friday - Fort Wayne Komets
- Fan Forum this Sunday - Adirondack Thunder
- Solar Bears to Hold Practice in South Daytona - Orlando Solar Bears
- Americans Shut Down Steelheads 4-0 - Allen Americans
- Steelheads Blanked in Allen - Idaho Steelheads
- Grizzlies Cruise to 5-0 Win over Aces - Alaska Aces
- Grizzlies Beat Alaska 5-0 on First Pro Shutout for Taran Kozun - Utah Grizzlies
- Late Rally Falls Short in 2-1 Loss at Colorado - Wichita Thunder
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