ECHL Indy Fuel

Fuel Weekly

Published on November 17, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Indy Fuel News Release


INDIANAPOLIS - The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and the AHL's Rockford IceHogs, defeated the Wheeling Nailers by a final score of 3-2 on Saturday at the Fairgrounds Coliseum in front of a crowd of 5,349. Leading Fuel scorer Robert Czarnik scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner, as the Fuel victory bumped Indy's record to 3-5-2-1 overall this season. With nine points, the Fuel climbed into a tie for sixth place in the ECHL's North Division standings.

Overall Record: (3-5-2-1), 9 points, T6th in North Division

Last Week's Record: (1-0-0-0)

Saturday: Wheeling Nailers 2, INDY FUEL 3

This Week's Games: (Home team in all caps)

Wednesday: Orlando Solar Bears vs. INDY FUEL, 7:05 pm, Fairgrounds Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN

RADIO: CBS Sports 1430 AM, cbssports1430.com, TuneIn Radio App

TV: HTSN

Saturday: Indy Fuel vs. READING ROYALS, 7:05 pm, Santander Arena, Reading, PA

RADIO: CBS Sports 1430 AM, cbssports1430.com, TuneIn Radio App

Sunday: Indy Fuel vs. READING ROYALS, 5:05 pm, Santander Arena, Reading, PA

RADIO: CBS Sports 1430 AM, cbssports1430.com, TuneIn Radio App

Fuel Facts:

- Fuel F Robert Czarnik is currently tied for the ECHL lead in power-play goals with four. - Patrick Cullen (5G, 4A) is currently tied for 12th in the ECHL in scoring among rookies. Cullen is also tied for the ECHL rookie lead in shorthanded goals (1), shorthanded assists and shorthanded points (2). - Fuel D Mathieu Brisebois is tied with Fuel F Brett Perlini and several others for the league lead in shootout goals (2). - The Fuel have notched eight of their nine standings points in 2014-15 while at home. - The Fuel rank tied for fifth in the ECHL in shootout percentage at .429. - Indy's overall power-play ranks third in the ECHL (23.4%) while the Fuel's road power-play ranks second league-wide (26.7%) and the Fuel's extra-man unit ranks ninth in the league at home (21.9%). - The Fuel rank tied for sixth in the ECHL with two shorthanded goals scored this year. - The Fuel have an even shot differential or are outshooting their opponents in every period this season except overtime and boast a +22 shot differential overall (325/303). - The Fuel rank in the ECHL's top ten in shots allowed per game (27.55, 8th). - Indy's active two-game home winning streak is tied for the fourth-longest such streak in the ECHL.

Fuel Team Leaders:

Goals: Robert Czarnik (8)

Assists: Mathieu Brisebois (6)

Points: Robert Czarnik (11)

+/-: Robert Czarnik (+4)

Shots: Patrick Cullen (28)

PIM: Garrett Klotz (32)

PPG: Robert Czarnik (4)

SHG: Patrick Cullen, Matt White (1)

GWG: Mike Duco, Garett Bembridge, Robert Czarnik (1)

Wins: Cody Reichard (3)

GAA: Cody Reichard (2.83)

S%: Cody Reichard (.894)

Get Tickets: Secure your full and half season ticket plans, nine-game mini-packs (starting at just $119) and group seats online at www.indyfuelhockey.com and grab single-game Fuel tickets at any Ticketmaster location, online at www.Ticketmaster.com and via the Fairgrounds Coliseum box office at 1202 East 38th Street in Indianapolis during regular business hours, weekdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Fuel Practice Schedule (All practices take place either on the main Fairgrounds Coliseum rink or on the adjacent youth sheet. All practices are open to the media and include player/coach availability upon request):

Tuesday, November 18th: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Wednesday, November 19th: 10:00 am (Morning Skate)

Thursday, November 20th: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Next up for the Fuel, it's the first-ever meeting between the Fuel and the Orlando Solar Bears with the opening faceoff set for 7:05 pm on Wednesday at the Fairgrounds Coliseum on "Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Night." Fans are encouraged to help the Fuel support the Food and Fund Drive by bringing a non-perishable food donation to the game. The first 1,000 fans through the gates with a canned food donation will receive a complimentary Fuel blanket. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, on Ticketmaster.com and via the Fiargrounds Coliseum box office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Full television coverage of Wednesday's game begins at 7:00 pm on HTSN with Jim Mirabello on the call, while full radio coverage begins with the "Jose Cuervo Pregame Show" at 6:50 pm on CBS Sports 1430 AM with Fuel broadcaster Tony Brown providing the play-by-play.

In 2014-15, the Indy Fuel, the proud "AA" affiliate of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and AHL's Rockford IceHogs, drop the puck on their first season in the ECHL. Season ticket packages for the Fuel's inaugural campaign are available now starting at just under $12 per game! To reserve your seats, contact the Fuel today at (317) 925-FUEL or visit www.indyfuelhockey.com for more information. Be sure to follow the Fuel on Twitter @IndyFuel and don't forget to 'Like' the official "Indy Fuel" fan page on Facebook.

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