Fuel Sweep IceMen with 3-0 Shutout
January 9, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - A banged-up Evansville IceMen squad ran into a hot goaltender Saturday night as Shane Owen and the Indy Fuel blanked the IceMen 3-0 to earn a weekend sweep.
Opposite from Friday night, the Fuel scored the game's first goal Saturday on an offensive zone faceoff win, when Ben Marshall fired a point shot that was tipped into the net by Adam Lepsansky with 4:21 left in the first period. Evansville outshot Indy 11-9 in the frame, as IceMen goalie Christoffer Bengtsberg made eight saves and fuel netminder Shane Owen stopped all 11 shots.
The Fuel added a short-handed goal to open their lead to 2-0 late in the second period on Evansville's third power play. Derek Roehl walked into the slot uncontested and ripped a shot past Bengtsberg for his first ECHL goal. The IceMen opened their shots advantage to 27-17, but Owen stood tall in net for Indy.
Roehl added a power play goal on the second of three Indy power plays in the final period to finish the scoring, guiding Owen to his first shutout of the season. He stopped all 32 shots in the contest. Bengtsberg made 23 saves in the loss.
The IceMen return home Wednesday for the first meeting of two with the Rapid City Rush at 6:15pm. Evansville then travels to Toledo Friday, before finishing the week at the Ford Center against the Quad City Mallards. The two home games are the final two in the month of January for the IceMen. Call 812-421-GOAL (4625) for more information on tickets.
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Upcoming Home Games
Wed. 1/13 - vs. Rapid City, 6:15pm - College Night
Sat. 1/16 - vs. Quad City, 7:15pm - Star Wars Night
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BUY ONE GET ONE FREE - JANUARY 13!
BOGO! IceMen tickets are two for one for the game this Wednesday, January 13 at the Ford Center. Purchase one ticket to the game and get one free to see the IceMen take on the Rapid City Rush at 6:15pm.Visit www.ticketmaster.com or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office in person. Tickets must be purchased in multiples of two and have already been discounted to half price. Online fees apply.
STAR WARS NIGHT!
January 16 is Star Wars Night at the Ford Center, as the IceMen host the Quad City Mallards at 7:15pm. Appearances will be made by your favorite Star Wars characters and fans are welcome to show up in costume. This is the most anticipated game of the year, so fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon to avoid missing out!
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