Frozen in Time-The Weekly IceMen Update
Published on January 20, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
EVANSVILLE, Ind.- Here's what's happening with the Evansville IceMen, presented by Coors Light.
This Week's Games (Friday, Jan. 23 at Cincinnati 6:35 p.m., Saturday Jan 24, at Indy 6:35 p.m., Sunday Jan. 25 At Indy 7:15 p.m.)
The Evansville IceMen, presented by Coors Light will enjoy three days away from the rink during the ECHL's All-Star Break. When they return, the IceMen begin a crucial three-game week on Friday as they have a three-game in three night stretch against North Division opponents. This will be the IceMen's second three-in-three in January.
On Friday, night the IceMen will wrap up their three game series with Cincinnati with a trip to US Bank Arena. Evansville will then travel to Indy on Saturday to begin a home and home series with the Fuel.
The IceMen will return home to face the Indy Fuel on Sunday Jan. 25. Originally scheduled for 5 p.m. this game has been moved to 7:15 p.m. due to a University of Evansville Women's Basketball game.
Sunday's game will be a Subway Sunday where fans can get a ticket, a t-shirt, a popcorn voucher, and a soda voucher. for just $19 Call an IceMen ticket representative today at 812-421-GOAL to book your Subway Sunday plan today to watch the IceMen put the finishing touches on a trio of games this week against the North Division.
Myles Bell To Represent IceMen at ECHL All-Star Game
Myles Bell will participate in the ECHL All-Star Game on Jan. 21 in Orlando, Fla.. A rookie out of Calgary, AB, Bell becomes the fifth player in IceMen team history to named to an All-Star team at the Double-A level.
Bell has netted eight goals and dished out seven assists in 24 games with the IceMen so far this season. The rookie potted three goals to earn his first career hat trick in the IceMen's 6-3 win over Wheeling.
Last week's record 0-3-1-0 (Wednesday Jan. 14 at Cincinnati L 4-0, Friday, Jan. 16 at Fort Wayne L 4-2, Saturday, Jan. 17 Vs. Cincinnati L 4-3, at Cincinnati OTL 4-3)
Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Cincinnati L 4-0
Scott Greenham stoned the Cyclones in the first period, stopping 14 pucks in the opening frame. The University of Alaska Fairbanks alum made 32 saves overall, but the IceMen offense could not get on the board.
Friday, Jan. 16 at Fort Wayne L 4-2
With just 13 skaters by the end of the game, the Evansville IceMen could not overcome being short handed both on the ice and on the bench as the Fort Wayne Komets scored on three power plays to capture a 4-2 win.
IceMen Goals: Colin Murray (7), Zack Currie (2)
Saturday, Jan. 17 Vs. Cincinnati
A sell-out crowd of 9,391 fans packed the Ford Center to watch the Evansville IceMen battle the Cincinnati Cyclones on Star Wars Night. After a back-and-forth struggle, the IceMen could not Force in a game-winning goal as Cincinnati snuck away with a 4-3 victory.
Goals: Mark Anthoine (1), Murray (8), Brandon Martell (5)
Monday, Jan. 19 Vs. Cincinnati
Down 2-0 after the first period, the Evansville IceMen,, rallied to earn a point in an overtime loss against the Cincinnati Cyclones.
Trailing 2-0 the IceMen answered with a pair of goal. First Patrick Kennedy scored on a power play . Then Jarret Lukin slapped one in from the slot to tie the game at two.
Zack Currie scored to give the IceMen a 3-2, but Cincinnati lit the lamp to force overtime. In OT the Cyclones got the game winner on a rebound.
IceMen Goals: Kennedy (8), Lukin (8), Currie (3)
League Leaders and Milestone Watch
-The IceMen rank sixth in attendance with a 5,155 fan average.
-Chris Driedger is tied for fifth in the ECHL in shutouts. He is also tied for the IceMen's shutouts record. Driedger is fifth in the ECHL in saves with 716
-Kevin Harvey ranks second the ECHL in major penalties with 15. Harvey also ranks 4th in the ECHL in penalty minutes with 147.
Milestones
-Brandon Wong picked up the 100th assist of his ECHL career in Saturday's game against Cincinnati.
-Matt Lowry moved into the IceMen's all-time top 10 list in assists with two assists in Saturday's game versus the Cyclones
- Donnie Harris is one games away from fourth place in IceMen history
-Mark Anthoine netted the first ECHL goal of his career on Saturday.
-Kevin Harvey is one PIM away from 600 for his ECHL career.
Season Tickets
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.
IceMen in the Community
IceMen Watch Party at Bar Louie Friday Jan. 23at 6:35 p.m and Saturday at 6:35 p.m.
Watch the IceMen take on the Cincinnati Cyclones live at Bar Louie on Friday night beginning at 6:35 p.m. There will be another watch party on Saturday as the IceMen battle the Indy Fuel at 6:35 p.m
Single game tickets are on sale now for all games including Star Wars Night at the Ford Center Box Office Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m and after noon on game days.
Do you want discounted seats to Evansville IceMen games? Call the IceMen ticket office at 812-421-GOAL and ask the IceMen's season ticket mini plans and group discounts.
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