Greiner and Zarbo Shine in Their IceMen Debuts

Published on March 27, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release


CINCINNATI.- In their first game with the Evansville IceMen, presented by Coors Light, Luke Greiner and Joe Zarbo each scored a goal and added an assist. However, the debuting IceMen could not carry Evansville to victory against the Cincinnati Cyclones, who came away with a 4-2 win.

Cincinnati claimed an early lead. Jack Combs put in a Josh McFadden rebound to give the Cyclones a 1-0 lead less than seven minutes into the game.

Evansville answered moments later. Making his IceMen debut, Greiner forced a turnover on a forecheck that led to a Brandon Martell slap shot. Rob Madore made the save, but Greiner slammed in the rebound to tie the game at one.

Greiner's goal gives him a five-game goal streak dating back his time with the Huntsville Havoc. Zarbo earned his first professional point with an assist on Greiner's goal.

In the second period, Jarret Lukin found Zarbo on a cross-crease feed. The rookie ripped the puck into the back of the net for his first pro goal. Zarbo's strike made it a 2-1 lead and gave him two points in his debut. Greiner picked up his second point of the game on the play. Lukin now has 10 points in 10 March games.

Cincinnati climbed back in front after two more goals from Combs. His hat trick gave the Cyclones a 3-2 advantage heading into the final period.

In the third period, Cincinnati sounded the horn on a power play tally from David Pacan. The IceMen outshout the Cyclones 34-29 but Madore made 32 saves to help Cincinnati close out the 4-2 win.

The IceMen finish their two-game Ohio trip on Saturday when they play the Toledo Walleye at 6:15 p.m. central time. On Sunday, Evansville returns to the Ford Center for its home finale against the South Carolina Stingrays. The final IceMen home game of the season begins at 5 p.m. The Zooperstars will perform during intermission and entertain fans at the game.

The first 1,000 kids 12 & under will receive free mini sticks courtesy of TRCI. Fans will also get to take 40% off merchandise at the team store inside the Ford Center. Plus the Boom Squad will perform outside the Ford Center before doors open from 3-4 p.m.

It will be another Subway Sunday. Fans can get a ticket, a t-shirt, a popcorn and a soda for just $19. Book your Subway Sunday package by calling an IceMen ticket executive at 812-421-GOAL.

Don't miss your final chance to see the IceMen this season. Single game tickets are on sale for the IceMen's home finale at the Ford Center Box Office Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and after noon on weekend game days, or online at Evansville+Icemen&qEvansville+Icemen

2015-16 season tickets are on sale now. Plans start at just $10 per ticket. Call an IceMen ticket executive at 812-421-GOAL to get your discounted season and group packages.

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