ECHL Indy Fuel

Hildebrand's Shutout Sparks Fuel Victory over

January 21, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL)
Indy Fuel News Release


INDIANAPOLIS - Sparked by the dynamic 46-saves' performance of goaltender Jake Hildebrand, the Indy Fuel defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones Saturday night at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 3-0.

In game one of a two-games' series between the two teams this weekend, the first- year pro from Michigan State U., posted his third shutout of the season and his first on home ice much to the delight of the Fuel's second largest crowd of the season, a thunderous throng of 5,070.

With Hildebrand air-tight and at the top of his game, the Fuel offense came alive in the second period, striking to the tune of a 3-goal assault in 7:24 with the first two goals delivered 2:21 apart. Playing for a second consecutive night with a rather makeshift lineup due to injuries and AHL call-ups, the Fuel launched their 3-goal attack at the 4:11 mark when transplanted center Bryn Chyzyk fired his 4th goal of the season to lift Indy into a 1-0 lead. That seemed to be all Hildebrand and company needed. Ryan Keller also notched his 4th at 6:32 before defenseman-turned-right wing Chris Williams stashed his 3rd to cement the Fuel success. Former Cyclones' left wing Josh Shalla acted the role of playmaker extraordinaire, producing the primary assist on both the Chyzyk and Williams strikes. Chyzyk also achieved a two-points' effort with (1-1-2).

Shalla and Chyzyk each attained masterful +3 ratings in the victory as Shalla continued his point producing prowess, having engineered 10 points in the last 6-games on 3-goals, 7-assists. In his last 14-outings, the 5-year pro has percolated 17-points on 9-goal, 8-assists.

The #1 Star of the game, though, was Hildebrand who raised his record to 12-10-3, accounting for 12 of his club's 13-wins and 7 of their 8-triumphs on home ice.

The same two teams will tangle Sunday in a 3:05 matinee encore presentation at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum with the 12-games' season series all even at 8(4-4-0). Sunday will be the Fuel's "Family Fun Day."

Indy is now 2(1-1-0) through the initial two games of its extended 6-games' home stand.

Next Home Game: Sunday, January 22 vs. Cincinnati Cyclones - 3:05 p.m. Join the Fuel for an afternoon the whole family can enjoy, complete with a post-game skate with the team! Bring your own skates, or take advantage of our free skate rental on a first come, first served basis. Grab a few photos and autographs from your favorite players as you hit the ice where the Fuel play!

Single-game tickets are now available for the third season of Fuel hockey in Indianapolis at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum box office or at all Ticketmaster locations. Ticket Plans of all sizes are also available, from Full-Season Plans to six and three-game packages, in addition to Group Ticket options. Learn more by visiting IndyFuelHockey.com or calling 317-925-FUEL. Stay up to date throughout the offseason by following the Fuel on Twitter and Instagram (@IndyFuel) and don't forget to 'Like' the Fuel on Facebook.

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