Weekend Preview: IceMen Host Cyclones Saturday

December 23, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Evansville IceMen News Release


SEVENTH HEAVEN

Last time the IceMen and Cyclones met at the Ford Center, Evansville scored seven goals December 11. The IceMen jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period and scored four straight goals in the second to lead 6-1, before closing off Cincinnati 7-3. It was Evansville's season-high for goals in a single game, after Vincent Dunn, Sebastian Strandberg, Matthew Zay, Tyson Fawcett, Chris Rumble and Nathan Moon all scored.

THE WEEK THAT WAS

Evansville skated into the weeklong Holiday break with three home games last week. The IceMen dropped a heartbreaker 6-5 in overtime Wednesday to the Atlanta Gladiators, but it was the fourth consecutive home game the team had scored five or more goals. Evansville came from behind to beat the Indy Fuel 2-1 Friday with two third period goals from Alex Wideman and Jordan Sims. Saturday was Teddy Bear Toss Night, and over 5,000 people attended the seventh annual event and donated thousands of teddy bears to local children's charities. The IceMen fell 3-1 to the Fuel that night, but are just five points out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference with 46 games remaining.

CYCLONES' ROAD WOES

Cincinnati has one of the league's best home records thus far at 9-1-1-2 at US Bank Arena. The Cyclones, however, have struggled on the road, going 4-7-1-0. They have lost six of their last eight road games, leading up to the fourth meeting of the season with the IceMen Saturday in Evansville. Last week, Cincinnati dropped two games to Missouri, who has the best record in the ECHL. The Cyclones then wrapped up the weekend with a win in Wichita against the Thunder, who have the league's worst record.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Back by popular demand, the IceMen are offering a ticket special for the Holiday Season. Starting as low as $18 for goal zone seats, fans can purchase tickets to the December 18, 26 and January 2 games and receive a $5 food voucher. This offer is available by calling the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625) all the way up until 3pm the day of the game, and is a great way to spend the Holidays with family and friends!

FAMILY 4 PACKSpend the Holidays with the IceMen for one low price. The Family 4 Pack includes four upper level tickets to the December 26 game against Cincinnati or December 31 game against Quad City at the Ford Center all for just $40! To take advantage of this limited time offer or for more information, contact the IceMen front office at 812-421-GOAL (4625).

HOLIDAY HAT-TRICK

Now until December 31, fans can take advantage of the Holiday Hat Trick ticket special. For just $88, the package includes six ticket vouchers to any IceMen home game and two limited edition hats, a savings of $40!

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Cincinnati Cyclones (13-8-2-2) AT Evansville IceMen (10-14-2-0)

Saturday, December 26th - 7:15pm (Home For The Holidays)

Ford Center - Evansville, IN

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

This Season: Fourth of nine meetings.

11/7 - Cyclones won 2-1 (in Cincinnati)

12/11 - IceMen won 7-3 (in Evansville)

12/12 - Cyclones won 6-4 (in Cincinnati)

All-Time: Evansville: 11-20-3-3; Cincinnati: 26-8-0-3

UPCOMING

Th. 12/31 - Quad City at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center

New Years Eve Bash - Postgame Fireworks

Sat. 1/2 - Missouri at Evansville (7:15pm) - Ford Center

Union Night

Sun. 1/3 - Wichita at Evansville (5:15pm) - Ford Center

Subway Family Night



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