Weekend Preview: 3 Games for IceMen against Wings, Cyclones

Published on February 12, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release


OVERTIME MAGIC

The Evansville IceMen defeated their Midwest Division-leading rival Fort Wayne 3-2 in overtime Tuesday at the Ford Center. After the IceMen jumped out to a 2-0 lead, the Komets answered twice in the second period to tie the game. Evansville goalie Scott Greenham made 41 saves in the game, including 15 in the third period, and Troy Rutkowski provided the heroic game-winning goal with one minute left in overtime.

HOBBS GOES UP, DUNN RETURNS

Forward Danny Hobbs was called back up to the AHL's Binghamton Senators Thursday, after compiling 12 points (7 goals, 5 assists) in 13 games for the IceMen. The Shawville, QC native recorded four multi-point games, and had 10 points in his last nine contests, including a goal and an assist. In return, 20-year-old rookie Vincent Dunn comes back to the IceMen, where he totaled 20 points (9 goals, 11 assists) in 34 games. The forward from Hull, QC skated in three games for the BSens in what was his first professional call-up.

RUBBER MATCH WITH THE WINGS

Evansville and Kalamazoo meet for the third and final time Friday at the Ford Center, after splitting the first two meetings. The Wings took care of business 4-2 November 13 at the Wings Event Center, but the IceMen evened the season series with a 3-2 victory November 21 in Evansville. While the Wings fell 4-1 in Cincinnati Wednesday, they swept the Toledo Walleye 5-1 Friday and 5-2 Saturday during Hockey Heritage Weekend in Kalamazoo.

HOME-AND-HOME TWISTER

The IceMen finish off a three-game weekend Saturday and Sunday with a home-and-home series against the Cincinnati Cyclones. Evansville travels to Cincinnati Saturday for a 7:35pm EST start at US Bank Arena. The broadcast can be heard on www.evansvilleicemen.com and ECHL.TV, with coverage starting at 6:20pm in Evansville. Fans can also head to Bar Louie in Evansville to catch the game. The two teams then return to the Ford Center for the rematch at 6:15pm Sunday. The Cyclones and IceMen have split the first four games of the season series, with the home team winning all four.

YOUTH BACKPACK GIVEAWAY FRIDAY

Friday night, the first 1,000 kids under 12 into the Ford Center will receive a free IceMen backpack, presented by Old National Bank. Enjoy the game with the whole family as Evansville hosts Kalamazoo at 7:15pm.

HEART NIGHT WITH YOUR VALENTINE

Come celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other and the Evansville IceMen Sunday at 6:15pm when the IceMen take on the Cincinnati Cyclones at the Ford Center, presented by Deaconess Heart Group. Need an idea for a Valentine's Day date? The IceMen have a ticket special for you. For just $40 you can get two goal zone tickets, a rose, chocolate, and a photo on the ice after the game.

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 Cincinnati this Sunday at 6:15pm.

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.

Kalamazoo (19-20-4-1) vs. IceMen (16-22-4-1) IceMen(16-22-4-1) at Cincinnati (21-19-3-2)

Friday, Feburary 12th - 7:15pm CST Saturday, Feburary 13th - 6:35pm EST

Ford Center - Evansville, IN US Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH

(Old National Bank Youth Backpack Giveaway)

Cincinnati (21-19-3-2) vs IceMen (16-22-4-1)

Sunday, Feburary 14th - 6:15pm CST

Ford Center - Evansville, IN

(Heart Night/Date Night - Deaconess Heart Group)

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

This Season:

KALAMAZOO - Final meeting of three.

11/13 - Wings won 4-2 (in Kalamazoo)

11/21 - IceMen won 3-2 (in Evansville)

CINCINNATI -Fifth and sixth meetings of nine.

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)

Last Season:

IceMen vs. Kalamazoo: 1-2-1-0

IceMen vs. Cincinnati: 1-9-1-0

All-Time:

IceMen vs. Kalamazoo: 11-8-2-1

IceMen vs. Cincinnati: 12-20-3-3

THIS WEEK:

Tues. 2/9 - IceMen - 3, Fort Wayne - 2 (OT)

Fri. 2/12 - Kalamazoo at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center

Youth Backpack Giveaway, presented by Old National Bank

Sat. 2/13 - Evansville at Cincinnati (7:35pm EST) - US Bank Arena

Sun. 2/14 - Cincinnati at Evansville (6:15pm) - Ford Center

Heart Night - Valentine's Day

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