Fuel Weekly
Published on March 16, 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 Evansville IceMen 3-0 on Friday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum before earning one standings point in a thrilling, 4-3 shootout loss to the Toledo Walleye on Saturday at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. Following the week's action, Indy's record stands at 25-25-4-5 overall this season and with 59 points, the Fuel sit tied with the Wheeling Nailers for fifth place in the ECHL's North Division standings, just one point shy of the fourth-place Cincinnati Cyclones who currently occupy the Division's final playoff spot.
Overall Record: (25-25-4-5), 59 points, T5th in North Division
Last Week's Record: (1-0-0-1)
Friday: Evansville IceMen 0, INDY FUEL 3
Saturday: Indy Fuel 3, TOLEDO WALLEYE 4 (SO)
This Week's Games: (Home team in all caps)
Tuesday: Indy Fuel vs. KALAMAZOO WINGS, 7:00 pm EST, Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI
RADIO: CBS Sports 1430 AM, cbssports1430.com, TuneIn Radio App - Tony Brown
Wednesday: Fort Wayne Komets vs. INDY FUEL, 7:05 pm EST, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN
TV: HTSN - Jim Mirabello
RADIO: CBS Sports 1430 AM, cbssports1430.com, TuneIn Radio App - Tony Brown
Friday: Indy Fuel vs. SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS, 7:05 pm EST, North Charleston Coliseum, Charleston, SC
RADIO: CBS Sports 1430 AM, cbssports1430.com, TuneIn Radio App - Tony Brown
Saturday: Indy Fuel vs. GREENVILLE ROAD WARRIORS, 7:00 pm EST, Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, SC
RADIO: CBS Sports 1430 AM, cbssports1430.com, TuneIn Radio App - Tony Brown
Fuel Facts:
- Kyle Stroh is tied for the ECHL lead in game-winning goals with eight. - Mac Carruth ranks ninth in the ECHL with a 2.49 goals-against average. - Pete Massar and Nick Bruneteau are tied for the ECHL rookie lead in power-play assists (13) and rank tied for second among rookies in power-play points (14). - Nick Bruneteau ranks fifth among ECHL rookies in assists (30) and with 33 points, Bruneteau ranks tied for second in scoring amongst rookie defensemen. - Quinn Sproule ranks fourth among ECHL defensemen with a 13.9% shooting percentage. - The Fuel have played in 18 overtime games this season, the most in the ECHL. - Indy ranks fifth in power-play percentage (20.0%), sixth in home power-play percentage (20.5%) and sixth in road power-play percentage (19.4%).
Fuel Team Leaders:
Goals: Garett Bembridge (24)
Assists: Nick Bruneteau (30)
Points: Garett Bembridge (46)
+/-: Quinn Sproule (+11)
Shots: Garett Bembridge (193)
PIM: Vincent Arseneau (132)
PPG: Garett Bembridge (8)
SHG: Matt White (2)
GWG: Kyle Stroh (8)
Wins: Mac Carruth (14)
GAA: Mac Carruth (2.49)
S%: Mac Carruth (.916)
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 St. Patrick's Day tilt vs. the Kalamazoo Wings with the opening faceoff set for 7:00 pm on Tuesday at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Full coverage of Tuesday's game begins with the "Jose Cuervo Pregame Show" at 6:45 pm 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's next home game is set for Wednesday at 7:05 pm vs. the Fort Wayne Komets on "Wine, Women and Hockey Night" at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Meet Community Health Network women's health experts for tips to keep you and your family healthy and all female fans in attendance will receive a commemorative Indy Fuel wine glass. 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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