Fuel Weekly
Published on February 2, 2015 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 Gwinnett Gladiators 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum before falling by a 3-2 final score to the Reading Royals at home on Friday and claiming a 3-0 victory over the Elmira Jackals on Saturday. Following the week's action, Indy's record stands at 15-22-4-3 overall this season and with 37 points, the Fuel remain alone in sixth place in the ECHL's North Division standings, just four points shy of playoff position.
Overall Record: (15-22-4-3), 37 points, 6th in North Division
Last Week's Record: (2-1-0-0)
Wednesday: Gwinnett Gladiators 2, INDY FUEL 3 (OT)
Friday: Reading Royals 3, INDY FUEL 2
Saturday: Elmira Jackals 0, INDY FUEL 3
This Week's Games: (Home team in all caps)
Friday: Indy Fuel vs. EVANSVILLE ICEMEN, 8:15 pm EST, Ford Center, Evansville, IN
RADIO: CBS Sports 1430 AM, cbssports1430.com, TuneIn Radio App
Saturday: Indy Fuel vs. EVANSVILLE ICEMEN, 8:15 pm EST, Ford Center, Evansville, IN
RADIO: CBS Sports 1430 AM, cbssports1430.com, TuneIn Radio App
Sunday: Kalamazoo Wings vs. INDY FUEL, 3:05 pm EST, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN
TV: HTSN, RADIO: CBS Sports 1430 AM, cbssports1430.com, TuneIn Radio App
Fuel Facts:
- Kyle Stroh is tied for second in the ECHL in game-winning goals (6). - Matt White is tied for fourth in the ECHL in shorthanded goals (2). - Mac Carruth is tied for tenth in the ECHL in goals-against average (2.53). - Carruth is also tied for fifth league-wide with two shutouts. - Nick Bruneteau ranks tied for third among ECHL rookies in assists (21) and ranks fourth among rookie defensemen in points (24). - Rhett Bly ranks tied for second among ECHL rookies in power-play assists (9). - Garett Bembridge is currently riding a seven-game point streak (5G, 4A - 9 PTS). - Indy ranks in the ECHL's top ten in overall power-play percentage (19.4%, 6th) and home power-play percentage (20.5%, 8th). - The Fuel's four-game road winning streak is the second-longest such active streak in the ECHL. - Indy's six-game road point streak is tied for the longest such active streak in the ECHL.
Fuel Team Leaders:
Goals: Garett Bembridge (17)
Assists: Nick Bruneteau (21)
Points: Garett Bembridge (34)
+/-: Kyle Stroh (+11)
Shots: Garett Bembridge (123)
PIM: Vincent Arseneau (90)
PPG: Mike Duco (6)
SHG: Matt White (2)
GWG: Kyle Stroh (6)
Wins: Mac Carruth, Shane Owen (8)
GAA: Mac Carruth (2.53)
S%: Mac Carruth (.913)
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 Indiana Farmers Coliseum box office at 1202 East 38th Street in Indianapolis during regular business hours, weekdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Next up for the Fuel, it's a Friday showdown with Indy's in-state rivals, the Evansville IceMen, with the opening faceoff set for 8:15 pm EST at the Ford Center in Evansville. Full coverage of Friday's game begins with the "Jose Cuervo Pregame Show" at 8:00 pm EST over the air on CBS Sports 1430 WXNT-AM, online at www.cbssports1430.com and on smartphones everywhere via the free "TuneIn" Radio app with Fuel broadcaster Tony Brown providing the play-by-play.
The Fuel return to Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 3:05 pm on Sunday, February 8th for "Scout Day" vs. the Kalamazoo Wings! All scouts in attendance will receive a patch and the opportunity to participate in a postgame puck shoot. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for a free heart screening from Community Heart and Vascular Hospital! For tickets, visit any Ticketmaster outlet, www.Ticketmaster.com or swing by the Indiana Farmers Coliseum box office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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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