IceMen Smother Oilers with Four-Goal Second Period
March 4, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
EVANSVILLE, IN - Four second period goals led the Evansville IceMen to a convincing 6-2 win Friday against the Tulsa Oilers at the Ford Center. With the victory, the IceMen earned at least a point in seven consecutive home games.
The IceMen scored the game's first goal, when Mike Duco tipped a Spencer Humphries shot past Tulsa goaltender Kevin Carr at 9:01 of the first period. Duco was activated from injured reserve earlier in the day and it was his first game since January 29. Tulsa tied the game Andrew Johnston cut through the Evansville defense and Phil Brewer feathered him a pass on the game's first power play. Johnston lifted a shot past IceMen goalie Christoffer Bengtsberg to even the score 1-1 going into the first break.
Daultan Leveille scored back-to-back goals in the second period to open Evansville's lead to 3-1. First Leveille scooped up his own rebound from a blocked shot and slid the second attempt past Carr at 2:19. He then broke free on a late breakaway and snapped a shot over Carr's glove at 12:47. 10 seconds later, Tyson Fawcett made it 4-1 when he fired a shot past Carr and chased the Tulsa goalie from the game. He was replaced by Jussi Olkinuora, who finished the game.
Ryan Penny got into the scoring with 3:51 to go in the middle period, as the rookie notched the fifth IceMen goal. Oilers forward Phil Brewer buried a rebound with 2:18 left in the frame to cut into Evansville's lead heading into the third.
Rookie Jordan Sims stuffed a loose puck under Olkinuora's right pad on an IceMen power play in the third period to make it 6-2. Sims (1g, 2a), Penny (1g, 2a) and Duco (1g, 2a) all notched their first three-point games of the season. Bengtsberg made 29 saves in the win.
The IceMen and Oilers meet again Saturday at 7:15pm at the Ford Center. The two teams then will meet one final time April 2 in Evansville in what will be the final IceMen regular season game at the Ford Center. Evansville welcomes Wichita on Sunday at 5:15pm, which will be the final meeting of the year between the IceMen and Thunder.
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UPCOMING HOME GAMES
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
Wed. 3/9 - Quad City at Evansville (6:15pm) - Ford Center
College Night
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MARCH BOOK DRIVE
Evansville's Book Drive continues Saturday when the IceMen host the Tulsa Oilers, and will wrap up Sunday 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 $6 ticket anywhere in the arena for the IceMen game Wednesday March 9th against Quad City. 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.
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
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.
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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