Frozen in Time-The Weekly IceMen Update
Published on March 9, 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 (Tuesday vs. Wheeling 7:15 p.m., Friday at Indy 6:35 p.m., Saturday Vs. Orlando 7:15 p.m. Sunday Vs. Orlando 5 p.m.)
The Evansville IceMen, presented by Coors Light, play four games this week, three of which will take place on home ice at the Ford Center.
The IceMen collide again with Wheeling Nailers on Tuesday night at the Ford Center as the IceMen conclude a five-game home stand. The opening face-off will drop at 7:15 p.m.
It will be donation night. Fans can purchase tickets to the game against Wheeling in the name of one of four participating charities: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, Holly's House, and Vanderburgh County Special Olympics.
A portion of each ticket bought in the name of charity will be given back to that non-profit organization. The charity with the highest number of tickets purchased in their name will also receive a $500 donation from the IceMen.
On Friday night, the IceMen will visit Indy to take on the Fuel. Fans can catch that game at Bar Louie the official watch party destination of the Evansville IceMen.
The IceMen return home on Saturday to begin a two-game series with the Orlando Solar Bears. Saturday's game will be Pi Day, with the date matching up with the first five digits of the number pi. The IceMen will wear special Pi Day jerseys that will be available for purchase at a post-game jersey auction. Plus there will be a pie eating contest during intermission.
On Sunday, Evansville ends its four game week by taking on the Orlando Solar Bears for the final time this season. Sunday's game will also be another Subway Sunday where $19 gets fans a ticket, a t-shirt, a popcorn voucher, and a soda voucher. Book your Subway Sunday plan by calling 812-421-GOAL.
3-2-1 Blast Off
Fans Get the 3-2-1 Pack:
3- games of your choice
2- tickets per game
1- IceMen t-shirt
Plus receive 1 entry per pack purchase to win a team autographed stick and be eligible for early renewal for the 2015-2016 season. Packs start at just $60.
IceMen in the Community
IceMen Live at Beef O' Brady's Monday from 6-8 p.m.
Stop by Beef O' Brady's in Newburgh for another edition of IceMen Live from 6-8 p.m Monday Night. Randy Cure, Jordan Sims, and Dan Sova will be there to answer questions from the fans.
IceMen Watch Party at Bar Louie Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Come see the IceMen take on their rivals the Indy Fuel at Bar Louie the Official Watch Party Destination of your Evansville IceMen.
Coors Light Cold Hard Facts .
-The IceMen are 9-2-2 when leading after two periods and 7-3-1 when leading after one
Mark Anthoine has a three-game point streak going. He has a goal and three assists over this three-game stretch.
Travis Granbois is on a two games point streak with three assists over his last two games. Jordan Sims has an assist in each of his last two games.
-Justin MacDonald won the FHL's scoring title with 44 goals, despite missing the final three weeks of their season.
League Leaders and Milestone Watch
- Braden Pimm ranks 10th in rookie scoring with 38 points. His +14 rating also stands in the top 10 among first year players.
-The IceMen rank 9th in the ECHL in attendance with a 5,022 fan average.
-Chris Driedger stands 5th in the ECHL in saves with 1,049. He is 5th in minutes with 2,138 minutes in net.
-Evansville owns the 10th best penalty kill on home ice with an 85.2% success rate.
Milestones
-Peter Sakaris moved into a 10th place for most games in an IceMen uniform with 98.
-Driedger has played the third most games in franchise history with 38. He is one win away from the top five.
-Branden Komm has the third best save percentage in franchise history (.910) and the fourth best goals against average (3.17).
Last week's record 1-0-1-1 (Wednesday Mar. 4 Vs. Kalamazoo L 5-4 OT, Friday Mar. 6 vs. Indy L 5-4 SO, Sunday Mar. 8 vs. Wheeling W 2-1)
Wednesday Mar. 4 Vs. Kalamazoo L 5-4 OT
Leading 4-2 entering the final period of play, the Evansville IceMen, could not close out the Kalamazoo Wings who rallied to win 5-4 in overtime. Mark Anthoine, Jarret Lukin, Justin MacDonald, and Thomas Frazee all had two points for the IceMen.
IceMen Goals: Braden Pimm (20), Anthoine (5), Frazee (14), Brandon Martell (6)
Friday Mar. 6 vs. Indy L 5-4 SO
Down 4-1 after the first period, the Evansville IceMen clawed their way back to force a shootout against the Indy Fuel. In the eighth round of the shootout, the Fuel finally broke the tie to pull off a 5-4 win in front of 5,024 fans at the Ford Center.
Peter Sakaris earned the game's first star with two goals. Sakaris fired six shots at the net in the game. Zack Currie had a goal and an assist to take home the third star of the game. Chris Driedger came in at the beginning of the second period and did not allow a goal the rest of regulation. He made 19 saves overall.
IceMen Goals: Sakaris (8,9), Martell (7), Currie (5)
Sunday Mar. 8 vs. Wheeling W 2-1
Two first period goals, and a near perfect goaltending effort propelled the Evansville IceMen, to a 2-1 victory over the Wheeling Nailers. Branden Komm kept the Nailers off the scoreboard for the first 59 minutes and 55 seconds of the game. The rookie made 40 scintillating saves to snatch a win for the IceMen.
IceMen Goals: Justin MacDonald (4), Thomas Frazee (15)
Single game tickets are on sale now for all games at the Ford Center Box Office Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m and afternoon on game days.
2015-16 season tickets are on sale now. Plans start at just $10 per ticket. Call an IceMen ticket executive at 812-421-GOAL to get your discounted season and group packages.
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