Full Moon over Indy in Overtime
March 11, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
EVANSVILLE, IN - It felt like a playoff game Friday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum between the Evansville IceMen and Indy Fuel, and for both teams fighting for a playoff spot, it essentially was one. The IceMen won their first-ever game in Indianapolis 2-1 in overtime, thanks to a goal 31 seconds in to the extra period by Nathan Moon.
The goaltenders stole the show in the first period, as IceMen goalie Christoffer Bengtsberg made 12 saves and Fuel goaltender Mac Carruth stopped 14 shots. Evansville's power play received two opportunities, but Indy killed off both penalties in the scoreless frame.
Three straight odd-man rushes in transition led to Indy's first goal, when Peter Schneider set up Cody Sharib for a one-timer at the midway point of the second period. With 4:58 left in the stanza, Alex Wideman fed a pass from behind the net out front for Ryan Penny, who snapped the tying goal past Carruth.
After a scoreless third period, the teams skated into overtime for the first time in ten meetings this season. Moon buried the game-winning goal past Carruth's blocker on a wrist shot from the slot just 31 seconds into the extra period. The IceMen now trail the Fuel by just three points with 14 games to play and two games in hand. Bengtsberg made a career-high 38 saves in the win.
The IceMen and Fuel will complete their season series Saturday at 7:15pm at the Ford Center, and Evansville wraps up a four-game week against the Quad City Mallards at 5:15pm Sunday at the Ford Center.
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UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Sat. 3/12 - Indy at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center
Baby Races
Sun. 3/13 - Quad City at Evansville (5:15pm) - Ford Center
Subway Family Night
Th. 3/17 - Fort Wayne at Evansville (6:15pm) - Ford Center
St. Patrick's Day - Green Ice
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BABY RACES SATURDAY
During the first intermission of Saturday's IceMen game against the Indy Fuel at 7:15pm, Evansville will feature its first-ever baby races. There will be a crawlers division and walkers division. After the game, Evansville's NAPA warmup jerseys that have been worn by the players will be autographed and auctioned off at the Ford Center.
FAITH SUNDAYS
Bring any pamphlet or program from your faith service to the Ford Center Ticket Office and receive a $5 discount on tickets anywhere in the building for Sunday home games! There are two remaining Sunday home games: March 13 and 20. All Sunday games are scheduled for 5:15pm.
SUNDAY - SUBWAY FAMILY NIGHT
Bring your friends and family out to the Ford Center Sunday by taking advantage of the Subway Family Night ticket special. It includes a Goal Zone or Corner ticket to the game, an IceMen Subway t-shirt, and vouchers for popcorn and a soda, all for just $21. There is also an opportunity to upgrade to Center Ice or Club seats for just $4 more. Evansville hosts Quad City this Sunday at 5:15pm.
POSTGAME SKATE - MARCH 20
IceMen Season Ticket Holders and Blizzard Buddies are welcome to participate in a postgame skate Sunday, March 20 after the IceMen take on the Cincinnati Cyclones at 5:15pm at the Ford Center. Fans are encouraged to bring their own skates if they have them, as a limited number of skates will be provided.
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