Fuel Battle for a Point in Wheeling Overtime Win
Published on March 3, 2017 under ECHL (ECHL)
Indy Fuel News Release
INDIANAPOLIS - Embarking on their final 17-games of the 2016-17 ECHL regular season, the Indy Fuel earned one-point in the Western Conference Central Division standings in a 3-2 overtime triumph gained by the Kelly Cup Finalists of last season, the Wheeling Nailers.
Cody Wydo's team-high 24th goal of the season at 2:52 of the extra session earned the bonus point for the visitors after former Fuel right wing Tyler Currier had knotted the contest at 2-2 at the 13:57 mark of the middle period.
The Fuel did tie the game at 1-1 when former Wheeling left wing Josh Shalla notched his 25th goal of the campaign at 15:09 of the opening stanza, 3:02 after the Nailers had carved out a 1-0 advantage. Shalla was acquired by Indy in the deal that sent Currier from Indy to Wheeling.
Indy's lone lead of the game came at the 3:27 mark of the second period when Alex Wideman stashed his 18th goal from a shot fired by defenseman Adam Phillips who has assisted on the Fuel's last 3-goals, spanning the last 2-games.
Eric Levine was stellar in goal for the Fuel, rebuffing 40 of 43-shots while his counterpart, Doug Carr brushed aside 21 Fuel attempts in posting the victory in the Nailers goal.
The Fuel power play was 0-2; the Nailers 0-3.
Indy is now 4(0-3-1) in its last 4-starts and 14(1-11-2) over its last 14-outings. On home ice, the Fuel have not attained a victory since January 27th; a stretch of 6-consecutive games; 6(0-5-1). They are 9(1-7-1) against the North Division.
The Fuel will be in Moline, IL Saturday night for a date with the Quad City Mallards with the broadcast on CBS SPORTS 1430 at 7:35 pm.
Next Home Game: Friday, March 10 vs. Fort Wayne - 7:35 p.m. (Hockey Night in Indy): Join the celebration as the Fuel take the ice for their 100th home game at Indiana Farmers Coliseum! We're giving away special commemorative jerseys to 100 random fans, to go along with many more prize drawings. We're saluting future Fuel stars as well, as youth hockey players will be recognized during the game. Friday is also a Fuel College Night presented by Moe's Southwest Grill - pick up a ticket, $5 towards concessions and $5 Moe's Bucks for $20 with a valid college ID.
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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