Weekend Preview - Star Wars Night Saturday
January 14, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release
WHAT A RUSH
The Evansville IceMen started off the week with a 4-2 win Wednesday at the Ford Center against the Rapid City Rush. After a scoreless first period, the Rush scored twice in the first 2:49 of the second to jump ahead 2-0. But Nathan Moon buried two straight goals, and Alex Guptill added the eventual game-winner to give the IceMen a 3-2 lead after two. Cody Reichard stopped 19 shots in the third period and Daultan Leveille added an insurance goal as a short-handed Evansville squad earned a hard-fought win.
REICHARD'S BIG RETURN
In his first start since suffering a concussion December 4 in a game against Fort Wayne, Cody Reichard stopped 35 of 37 shots Wednesday in the 4-2 win over Rapid City. The Celina, OH native is now 3-2-0 this season since signing in Evansville November 21, and has 35 or more saves in four of his six starts.
MOON OVER THE FORD CENTER
IceMen forward Nathan Moon has four goals in Evansville's last two games at the Ford Center. The Belleville, ON native scored twice Wednesday against the Rush, and pocketed two goals in Evansville's 3-2 shootout loss January 3 to Wichita. Since the November 5 trade that brought Moon back in from Colorado, he has 22 points (7 goals, 15 assists) in 29 games.
FISH FRY
Last time the IceMen traveled to Toledo, Evansville rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the second period December 9 to a 3-2 comeback victory. Justin MacDonald scored twice in that game, and Daultan Leveille added a power play goal. The Walleye swept Reading last weekend on the road, defeating the Royals 3-1 Friday and 4-2 Saturday. Toledo has won three straight and seven of their last ten games, but the Walleye are 2-2 in their last two home contests.
THROUGH THE QUAD
The Quad City Mallards return to the Ford Center for the third time this season Saturday, and have never lost to the IceMen in Evansville since both teams joined the ECHL. The road team has won all three matchups this year. Quad City won 6-5 in overtime December 6 and 6-4 on New Years Eve in Evansville, and the IceMen earned a 3-2 win December 30 in Moline, IL. The Mallards have dropped into second place in the Midwest Division with 37 points, three points behind Fort Wayne and one point ahead of Indy.
STAR WARS NIGHT!
January 16 is Star Wars Night at the Ford Center, as the IceMen host the Quad City Mallards at 7:15pm. Appearances will be made by your favorite Star Wars characters and fans are welcome to show up in costume. This is the most anticipated game of the year, so fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon to avoid missing out!
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.
IceMen (13-17-3-1) at Toledo (20-10-1-3) Quad City (17-15-1-2) vs. IceMen (13-17-3-1)
Friday, January 15th - 7:15pm EST Saturday, January 16th - 7:15pm CST
Huntington Center - Toledo, OH Ford Center - Evansville, IN
Broadcast: www.evansvilleicemen.com and ECHL.TV STAR WARS Night
Viewing Party: Bar Louie in Evansville, 6pm
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
This Season:
vs Toledo - 3rd Meeting, Series tied 1-1
10/24 - Walleye won 2-1 (in Evansville); 12/9 - IceMen won 3-2 (at Toledo)
vs Quad City - 4th Meeting, Quad City leads 2-1
12/6 - Mallards won 6-5, OT (in Evansville); 12/30 - IceMen won 3-2 (at QC)
12/31 - Mallards won 6-4 (in Evansville)
Last Season:
IceMen vs. Toledo (0-3-0-0)
IceMen vs. Quad City (0-1-0-0)
All-Time:
IceMen vs. Toledo (9-14-0-0)
IceMen vs. Quad City (CHL) (8-8-0-0)
THIS WEEK
Wed. 1/13 - vs. Rapid City, 6:15pm - Ford Center
(IceMen won 4-2)
Fri. 1/15 - at Toledo, 7:15pm EST - Huntington Center
Sat 1/16 - vs. Quad City, 7:15pm - Ford Center
STAR WARS Night
UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Sat. 1/16 - Quad City at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center
Star Wars Night
Sat. 2/6 - Rapid City at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center
Crowns and Capes Night
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