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February 23, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release


BIG WIN IN MISSOURI

The Evansville IceMen became just the second team in the ECHL this season to knock off the Missouri Mavericks in their home rink Sunday. Playing short-handed due to injuries, the IceMen battled their way to a 2-1 win at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena thanks to the first goal of the season from defenseman Spencer Humphries. Evansville has earned points in four straight meetings with Missouri and the win snapped the Mavericks' six-game winning streak.

DUALING GOALIES

Evansville jumped out to a 4-2-2 record to start the month of February much in part to the stellar goaltending from both Scott Greenham and Christoffer Bengtsberg. The two goalies have taken turns in net through the first eight games, and both have two wins. Greenham stopped 41 shots in a 3-2 overtime win February 9 against Fort Wayne, and turned away 31 shots Sunday in the win at Missouri. The Ottawa, ON native has a 2-2-0 record, with a 2.48 goals-against average and .928 save percentage for the month. Bengtsberg is 2-0-2 with wins over Rapid City February 6 and Kalamazoo February 12. The rookie from Stockholm, Sweden has a 2.84 goals-against average and .912 save percentage this month.

RED-HOT CYCLONES

Cincinnati comes into Tuesday's game playing some of its best hockey of the season. The Cyclones are 7-3-0 in their last ten games, and have rocketed up the Western Conference standing to seventh place. Trailing Fort Wayne by just six points, Cincinnati is now is second place in the Midwest Division, and has a stellar 17-5-3 record on home ice at US Bank Arena. The Cyclones have won five of their last six games.

SEASON SERIES

After winning the previous two meetings 2-0 February 13 and 4-3 in overtime on Valentine's Day, the Cyclones lead the season series 4-2-0 against the IceMen. Including Tuesday's meeting at US Bank Arena, the two teams meet three more times. Evansville hosts the final two matchups March 20 and April 1 at the Ford Center.

PINK THE RINK

The IceMen invite you to Pink the Rink Weekend February 26-27 at the Ford Center! For just $5, purchase the opportunity to paint the name of a loved one on the ice following Friday night's game. An exclusive ticket special for the weekend includes a goal zone ticket to both Friday and Saturday night's games and name on the ice for just $35. The IceMen will be wearing specialty jerseys both nights which will be auctioned off Saturday night after the game. All proceeds from the painting of the names and the jersey auction will go to Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Both games start at 7:15 pm against the Atlanta Gladiators. Call 812-421-GOAL (4625) for more information.

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.

Visit us at www.evansvilleicemen.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter @EvvIceMen for more information about your hometown professional hockey team.

Evansville IceMen (19-24-6-1) vs. Cincinnati Cyclones (26-20-3-2)

Tuesday, February 23rd - 7:35pm EST

US Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH

Broadcast Information: www.evansvilleicemen.com and ECHL TV, pregame 6:20 CST

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

This Season - Seventh meeting of nine (Cincinnati leads 4-2-0)

11/13 - 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)

Last Season

IceMen were 1-9-1-0 against the Cyclones.

All Time

IceMen are 12-21-4-3

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Fri. 2/26 - Atlanta at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center

Pink the Rink Weekend - Paint the Ice

Sat. 2/27 - Atlanta at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center

Pink the Rink Weekend - Jersey Auction



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