IceMen Preview: Final Two Games at Ford Center

March 30, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release


Cincinnati (34-23-5-4) vs. IceMen (26-31-7-2) Tulsa (32-27-3-2) vs. IceMen (26-31-7-2)

Friday, April 1st - 7:15pm CST Saturday, April 2nd -7:15pm CST

Ford Center - Evansville, IN Ford Center - Evansville, IN

Autism Awareness Night Home Finale - Zooperstars

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IceMen (26-31-7-2) AT Fort Wayne (38-21-6-2)

Sunday, April 3rd - 5pm EST

Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne, IN

Broadcast Information: 3:45pm CST on www.evansvilleicemen.com and ECHL TV

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

This Season:

vs Cincinnati - Final meeting of nine (Cyclones lead series 5-3).

11/7 - Cyclones won 2-1 (in Cincinnati); 12/11 - IceMen won 7-3 (in Evansville); 12/12 - Cyclones won 6-4 (in Cincinnati); 12/26 - IceMen won 4-2 (in Evansville);

2/13 - Cyclones won 2-0 (in Cincinnati); 2/14 - Cyclones won 4-3, OT (in Evansville); 2/23 - Cyclones won 5-2 (in Cincinnati); 3/20 - IceMen won 6-5 (in Evansville)

vs Tulsa - Final meeting of four (IceMen lead series 2-1).

2/19 - Oilers won 5-2 (in Tulsa); 3/4 - IceMen won 6-2 (in Evansville)

3/5 - IceMen won 6-2 (in Evansville)

vs Fort Wayne - Final meeting of six (Komets lead series 3-2).

12/4 - Komets won 7-5 (in Evansville); 12/13 - IceMen won 6-4 (in Fort Wayne);

2/9 - IceMen won 3-2, OT (in Evansville); 3/17 - Komets won 4-0 (in Evansville);

3/26 - Komets won 3-1 (in Fort Wayne)

Last Season:

IceMen vs. Cincinnati: 1-9-1

IceMen vs. Tulsa: None

IceMen vs. Fort Wayne: 1-6-2

All-Time including CHL (2010-2012):

IceMen vs. Cincinnati: 13-22-7

IceMen vs. Tulsa: 5-3-0

IceMen vs Fort Wayne: 22-28-8

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AUTISM AWARENESS NIGHT - APRIL 1ST

The IceMen only have two home games remaining at the Ford Center. Evansville hosts the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday, April 1 at 7:15pm on Autism Awareness Night. Representatives from Inspiring Autism Spectrum Families will be in attendance and have a booth on the concourse with information to raise awareness, and the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive bandanas.

FRIDAY HAT PACKS

Get a ticket and a limited edition IceMen hat for only $20 for the game Friday, April 1 against the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:15pm. This is the final Friday game of the season, and the last chance to take advantage of this offer. Call the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) for details.

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"MEMORIES WEEKEND" - HOME FINALE - APRIL 2nd

Evansville plays its final game at the Ford Center Saturday, April 2 at 7:15pm against the Tulsa Oilers. As a part of "Memories Weekend", the IceMen will celebrate memories of the organization's eight years in Evansville from the AAHL days, to the CHL to the ECHL, including the team's Davidson Cup Championship in 2010. The first 1,000 fans into the arena will receive team autographed mini goalie sticks, presented by TRCI.

FULL MOON RISING

Forward Nathan Moon has been one of the most memorable names in Evansville IceMen history and he will be honored before the Home Finale on Saturday. Make sure to arrive early for the pregame presentation. The Belleville, ON native is scheduled to tie Josh Beaulieu for the most games ever played in an IceMen jersey (159) Saturday, and can pass him Sunday at Fort Wayne. Moon is third in team history in all-time assists (83), third in penalty minutes (252), and can reach second place all-time for points (127) and third place for goals (44) with three more in the final six games.

ZOOPERSTARS RETURN

Saturday, April 2 also marks the much anticipated return of the ZOOperstars, when the IceMen take on Tulsa at 7:15pm at the Ford Center for the Home Finale. Dance along with the likes of "Mario Lemule", "Whale Gretzky" and "Squidney Crosby" as they perform during the first and second intermission. For more information about the ZOOperstars or to see a sample video of one of their performances, visit: http://www.zooperstars.com/top-intermission-entertainment-act-for-nhl-minor-league-hockey.html

FAMILY 4 PACKS ARE BACK

Get 4 Upper Level tickets to either IceMen game next weekend for only $40! Lower level tickets are also available at a discounted rate when buying 4 or more.  The offer is only available online or by calling the IceMen offices at 812-421-GOAL (4625).

FINAL JERSEY AUCTION

The final chance to bid on game-worn player jerseys will be in a live auction Monday, April 11 at 6pm at Beef O' Brady's in Newburgh. Following the team's final three games in Allen, Texas on April 6, 8 and 9, all of the Evansville IceMen players will be present for the auction to sign their jerseys for the winning bidders.

--REMAINING GAMES

Fri. 4/1 - Cincinnati at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center

Autism Awareness Night

Sat. 4/2 - Tulsa at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center

Home Finale - TRCI Mini Stick Giveaway - ZooperstarsSun. 4/3 - Evansville at Fort Wayne (5pm EST) - Memorial Coliseum (Fort Wayne, IN)

Wed. 4/6 - Evansville at Allen (7:05pm) - Allen Events Center (Allen, TX)

Fri. 4/8 - Evansville at Allen (7:05pm) - Allen Events Center (Allen, TX)

Sat. 4/9 - Evansville at Allen (7:05pm) - Allen Events Center (Allen, TX)



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