Mallards Stop IceMen Comeback Effort
March 13, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
EVANSVILLE, IN - Goaltender P.J. Musico and the Quad City Mallards shut down a third period comeback effort from the Evansville IceMen in a 4-1 victory Sunday at the Ford Center. With the win, the Mallards extended their lead in the race for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference to three points over Tulsa and eight points over Evansville.
The Mallards killed off the only penalty of the first period and scored the only goal of the frame shortly thereafter. Kevin Gibson threw a pass from the right point to the front of the net and Tanner Eberle deflected the puck past IceMen goaltender Christoffer Bengtsberg with 1:43 left in the frame. Evansville outshot Quad City 11-9 in the period, but trailed 1-0 at the first break.
Each team was penalized three times in the second period, but neither power play could find the back of the net. Late in the period, Kyle Follmer fired a wrist shot past Bengtsberg from the right circle to give the Mallards a 2-0 lead after two. Musico stopped all 22 shots in the first 40 minutes of play.
Andrew Himelson broke Musico's shutout 9:26 into the third period when he flung a shot to the net from the corner that went off of the Mallards' goalie and into the net. But Zach Pochiro blasted a one-timer under the crossbar from high in the slot with 6:47 to play to give Quad City a 3-1 lead. Matt Carey added an empty-netter with 2:49 left to make it 4-1. Musico stopped 33 shots for his second straight win and tenth of the season. Bengtsberg stopped 30 in the loss.
The IceMen stay home to host the Fort Wayne Komets on St. Patrick's Day Thursday at the Ford Center at 6:15pm. The ice will be dyed green celebrating the holiday and the contest will be the last meeting between the two rivals at the Ford Center. They'll meet twice more in Fort Wayne on March 26 and April 3.
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UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Th. 3/17 - Fort Wayne at Evansville (6:15pm) - Ford Center
St. Patrick's Day - Green Ice
Sun. 3/20 - Cincinnati at Evansville (5:15pm) - Ford Center
Season Ticket Holder/Blizzard Buddies Postgame Skate
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BABY RACES SATURDAY
During the first intermission of Saturday's IceMen game against the Indy Fuel at 7:15pm, Evansville will feature its first-ever baby races. There will be a crawlers division and walkers division. After the game, Evansville's NAPA warmup jerseys that have been worn by the players will be autographed and auctioned off at the Ford Center.
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 two remaining Sunday home games: March 13 and 20. 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 - MARCH 20
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.
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