Jones Reassigned to Fuel, Parker to IR
January 23, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Indy Fuel News Release
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and the AHL's Rockford IceHogs, announced Friday that the AHL's Worcester Sharks reassigned rookie defenseman Nick Jones to the Fuel and recently acquired forward Jonathan Parker was placed on the 21-day injured reserve list with an upper body injury.
A 6'2", 200 lb. right-handed shooting native of Cranberry, Pennsylvania, Jones, 24, returns to the Fuel following a lengthy stint with the Sharks during which the first-year blue-liner registered two assists, two penalty minutes and a +5 rating in 13 appearances. Jones logged two additional AHL appearances with Worcester during the 2013-14 season. In 15 games played for the Fuel this year, Jones has one goal and six points to his credit, along with two penalty minutes. Prior to his professional career, Jones logged 156 appearances for Mercyhurst College in the NCAA ranks. In four seasons with the Lakers from 2011 to 2014, Jones scored 32 goals and 93 total points.
Since his acquisition from the Colorado Eagles on January 8th, Parker has appeared in two games for the Fuel, registering two penalty minutes and a -2 rating. The Fuel also announced Friday that goaltender Jason Torf was added as an emergency backup for Friday's game.
Next up for the Fuel, it's a Friday showdown with the Allen Americans on "Retro Rewind" night with the opening faceoff set for 7:35 pm at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The Fuel will be joined by the legendary Hanson Brothers from the classic hockey film, "Slap Shot" and the first 1,000 ticket holders through the gates will receive a free pair of Fuel Hanson Brothers glasses. For tickets, visit any Ticketmaster outlet, visit www.Ticketmaster.com or swing by the Indiana Farmers Coliseum box office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Full television coverage of Friday's game begins at 7:30 pm on HTSN with Jim Mirabello on the call and radio coverage begins with the "Jose Cuervo Pregame Show" at 7:20 pm over the air on CBS Sports 1430 WXNT-AM, online at www.cbssports1430.com and on smartphones everywhere via the free "TuneIn" Radio app with Fuel broadcaster Tony Brown providing the play-by-play.
In 2014-15, the Indy Fuel, the proud "AA" affiliate of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and AHL's Rockford IceHogs, drop the puck on their first season in the ECHL. Season ticket packages for the Fuel's inaugural campaign are available now starting at just under $12 per game! To reserve your seats, contact the Fuel today at (317) 925-FUEL or visit www.indyfuelhockey.com for more information. Be sure to follow the Fuel on Twitter @IndyFuel and don't forget to 'Like' the official "Indy Fuel" fan page on Facebook.
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