Rugged Forward Paxton Leroux Joins Fuel
Published on October 18, 2016 under 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 Tuesday that they have signed forward Paxton Leroux. In addition, the club has released forward Justin Hussar. The Fuel complete a three-game road swing this weekend when they visit the Tulsa Oilers Friday and the Missouri Mavericks on Saturday.
Leroux, 23, has compiled 247 penalty minutes in 74 career ECHL games with the Wichita Thunder and Quad City Mallards. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound forward logged a goal, an assist and 71 penalty minutes in 31 contests with the Thunder last season. Prior to turning pro, Leroux played parts of two seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Kitchener Rangers and London Knights, piling up 100 penalty minutes in 36 games. The native of Peterborough, Ontario helped the Knights to an OHL Championship and an appearance in the Memorial Cup, alongside current Fuel forward Matt Rupert.
Next Home Game: Friday, October 28 vs. Tulsa Oilers - 7:35 p.m. The Fuel and CHN are celebrating healthy lifestyles in conjunction with the first annual Fuel 5K Run/Walk on October 22. Race participants can attend the game for free and will be recognized. For more info on the Fuel 5K and to register, visit here .
Single-game tickets are now available for the third season of Fuel hockey in Indianapolis at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum box office or at all Ticketmaster locations. Ticket Plans of all sizes are also available, from Full-Season Plans to six and three-game packages, in addition to Group Ticket options. Learn more by visiting IndyFuelHockey.com or calling 317-925-FUEL. Stay up to date throughout the offseason by following the Fuel on Twitter and Instagram (@IndyFuel ) and don't forget to 'Like' the Fuel on Facebook .
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