IceMen Cap Pink Weekend with OT Win over Atlanta
February 27, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
EVANSVILLE, IN - The 5,475 fans at the Ford Center for the finale of Pink the Rink Weekend had to wait patiently to stand up and roar, but the wait was well worth it. The Evansville IceMen scored the game-tying goal in the final minute of regulation, and defenseman Chris Rumble provided the heroics in overtime to defeat the Gladiators 2-1.
The two teams combined for 18 shots in a scoreless first period, which was quite the contrast from Friday's game that featured five goals in the opening frame. Evansville goalie Scott Greenham made 11 saves, while Atlanta goaltender Kent Patterson stopped all seven shots.
Atlanta broke the scoreless tie with 4:43 left in the second period, when Justin Buzzeo buried a rebound in front of the net. The Gladiators outshot the IceMen 16-13 in the frame, and held a 27-20 shots advantage through 40 minutes of play.
It took over 59 minutes for the IceMen to solve Patterson, but with Greenham pulled for an extra attacker, Nathan Moon put Evansville on the board when he rang a shot off the post and in to tie the game with 47 seconds left. In overtime, Rumble was the hero when he caught a pass in front of the Atlanta net and lifted a backhander over Patterson to win the game with 51 seconds left.
Greenham stopped 37 of 38 shots in the win, while Patterson made 31 saves in the loss.
The IceMen continue their season-long six-game home stand next weekend with three games in three days at the Ford Center. Evansville hosts the Tulsa Oilers Friday and Saturday at 7:15pm, and welcomes the Wichita Thunder Sunday at 5:15pm.
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UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Sat. 2/27 - Atlanta at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center
Pink the Rink Weekend - Jersey Auction
Fri. 3/4 - Tulsa at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center
Colon Cancer Awareness Night / Book Drive Kick Off
Sat. 3/5 - Tulsa at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center
Book Drive
Sun. 3/6 - Wichita at Evansville (5:15pm) - Ford Center
Faith Night / Subway Family Night / Last Day of Book Drive
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MARCH BOOK DRIVE
The IceMen will be hosting a book drive for three games in March. The team will be collecting new or gently used beginner to teen books Friday March 4th and Saturday March 5th when Evansville hosts the Tulsa Oilers and again Sunday March 6th when the IceMen take on the Wichita Thunder. Bookmarks will be handed out for every book donated, and anyone with a bookmark can present it at the Ford Center Ticket Office for a discounted ticket to the IceMen game Wednesday March 9th. All of the books will be donated to Evansville Hangers.
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 three remaining Sunday home games: March 6, 13 and 20. Also, stay for the free postgame faith concert after the Sunday, March 6 game against Wichita. All Sunday games are scheduled for 5:15pm.
FRIDAY HAT PACKS
Get a ticket and a limited edition IceMen hat for only $20 for any Friday home game the rest of the season! This offer is good for any of the remaining Friday games at the Ford Center: February 26, March 4 and April 1. Call the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) for details.
DOMINO'S 4-GAME HAT PACK
Choose any four IceMen home games and get a FREE limited edition IceMen hat and a large 1-topping Domino's pizza, starting at only $17 per ticket. Call the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) for details.
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